Ginger Ale, Please
A few weeks ago I was out for lunch with friends at one of Beijing's finer eateries. As usual, when the waitress asked me what...
We Want Your Life!
I love chatting with Beijing taxi drivers — there's always something new and interesting about China or the Chinese language to learn. This morning, after...
The Ground Floor
This week I'm staying at a suburban hotel in Hong Kong that seems to be a favorite for peasant tour groups from southern China who've...
Got Anti-biotics?
I'm in Hong Kong this week attending a conference. The last time I was here was in November, when I came down for my knee...
Beijing, Like You’ve Never Seen it Before
Are we Beijingers people or ants? It's an odd question, until you take a look at this film. It's titled "My Little Beijing," and can...