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Chinese Dreaming

Posted by Jo in Chinese Society, Commentary

For the past few months I have had the song “California Dreaming’” stuck in my head. I blame Chinese president Xi Jinping and his propagation...

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An Afternoon on the Square

Posted by Jo in China Life

If I had checked the weather report yesterday afternoon, I would have known that it was 93 degrees, and thus  probably would have thought twice...

0 comments 10 days ago

Noodles!

Posted by Jo in Food and Drink

Yesterday some friends invited me for lunch at noodle restaurant. Since my friends were related to the owners of the restaurant, she let me into...

1 comments 12 days ago

Peking University in 1921

Posted by Jo in Chinese History

This year marks the 115th anniversary of the founding of Peking University, one of China’s top universities. Today it is affectionately known as “Bei Da,”...

0 comments 18 days ago

What is She Doing? The Answer.

Posted by Jo in China Life

Thanks to all who left comments with your guesses on what that cute waitress was doing with her mini flame-thrower. Lots of good (and not...

3 comments 20 days ago
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I am a consultant, trainer, teacher, researcher, and writer who focuses on helping people live well where they don’t belong. In my case, that’s China. I am the author of "Survival Chinese Lessons" I’m also a life-long learner–hopefully of EVERYTHING!

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