Is Winnie the Pooh Illegal in China?
Is Winnie the Pooh illegal in China? Well, that depends on what you mean by “illegal.” It also depends on […]
China: Politics and Culture, Life in China
China
China: Politics and Culture
Black Power in Red China
I’ve been spending the last week sitting in my apartment in Shanghai watching yet another explosion of anger against racism
China: Politics and Culture, Love in the Time of COVID-19
How is China reopening after the Coronavirus?
When the Covid-19 virus first hit, we had friends and relatives telling us to come back to the U.S. To
Asia, China, Destinations, Shanghai
Hold on to Your Butts: It’s Gucun Park, Shanghai
Gucun Park in Shanghai is also known as “dinosaur park.” Walk through dense forests of leafy green plants. There’s a
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Asia, China, Destinations, Shanghai
Guyi – Shanghai’s Secret Garden
Guyi Garden is a lovely classical garden just an hour north of downtown Shanghai. It’s not as famous as some
Asia, China, Destinations, Shanghai
The Oriental Pearl Tower – Yesterday’s Future, Today!
The Oriental Pearl Tower is arguably the most iconic representation of Shanghai’s skyline. It may be the most iconic representation
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Love in the Time of COVID-19
The Coronavirus: We’re Surviving the Quarantine
When I first heard about the Coronavirus, I said a hearty “meh”. Every year it seems like there’s some new
Asia, China, Destinations
Moganshan – Prepare to Meet your new Auntie
Thick stalks of bamboo tower overhead. The tops sway back and forth in the breeze. Birds are chirping. The air
Asia, Beijing, China, Destinations
Beijing: Surprisingly Gritty and Interesting
The thing about Beijing that struck me the most was how gritty it all was. Gritty to the point that
Language Learning
Learning Chinese, but Still TIng BU DOng
Culture shock is a real thing, of course. Every culture has its own quirks that take some getting used to.