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Playboy as a Clothes Company in China
Playboy is a popular clothes brand in China, as it is in other parts of Asia as well. Interesting enough, Chinese buy Playboy clothing for its cute bunny logo, and not its sex appeal. In fact, most...
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Chinese Breakfast of Champions
Above is my uncontested favorite meal in China. To the left, bāozi (包子), or hot steamed buns with a ground pork filling. In the middle is làzǐ (辣子) or a crushed chili pepper and vinegar sauce for the...
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Is Hong Kong a Country?
I am always surprised at how few people know the political status of Hong Kong. A lot of people think it is its own country, but it is actually one of two Special Administrative Regions of China (Macau...
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Stunning Photos of European Architecture in Shanghai- Shanghai Photo Series
Shanghai is well known for its European style architecture, and a walk along The Bund (外滩 wàitān) is one of the best places to witness this. The Bund was one of my favorite areas in Shanghai because of...
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A Bowl of Crabs, and Dumplings that Spit at You- Shanghai Photo Series
Because it attracts such a great deal of international travelers and businesspeople, Shanghai offers significantly more variation in food than other parts of China. A crab dish in Shanghai. I was...
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Things to Consider Before Moving to Shanghai!
I have been telling my students about my trip to Shanghai, and I tell them, compared to Xi’an, it was like going to a different country. Shanghai is modern, vibrant, colorful, and full of optimism. It...
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Hot Tourist Destinations in Shanghai: The French Concession and Yu Garden
Aside from the Bund, the French Concession 新天地 and Yu Garden 豫园, are probably Shanghai’s most popular tourist spots. The French Concession was formerly owned by France from 1849 to 1946. Now it is a...
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Photo Post: Fenway Park & The Status of Baseball In China
A shot of Fenway Park during a night game in Boston. One of the things I was most looking forward to coming home from China was going to a baseball game. It's really an American sport and pastime. In...
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