Ten Must-See attractions in Shanghai
Shanghai is China’s modern, pulsing heart. It’s home to millions of people, and as the economic center of the country, […]
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I Finally Broke Down and Went to Shanghai Disneyland
Disneyland. Ugh. What place on earth better represents the soulless void of American consumer capitalism? Maybe Walt Disney himself wasn’t
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Shanghai Ends the Lockdown, But Will it Ever be Normal Again?
On June first at the stroke of midnight, Shanghai officially lifted its two-month lockdown. Two very long months of not
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How I learned Chinese (and So Can You)
So, you’re thinking of learning Chinese, are you? Great idea. Not only is it a fascinating language, but it’s also
Love in the Time of COVID-19
The Great Shanghai Shutdown
Shanghai is under lockdown. As I write this, I’m sitting in my apartment, awaiting the call to go downstairs and
Breaking the Law in China
China is a country of rule breakers. It’s a nation of criminals, scofflaws, delinquents, lawbreakers, and ne’er do wells who
China, Destinations, Love in the Time of COVID-19
How China’s COVID-19 Delta Variant Outbreak Ruined My Summer Vacation
Despite China’s best efforts, the dreaded Delta variant of COVID-19 recently slammed into the country with a vengeance. The total
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Qiuxia Garden: An Ancient Chinese Garden in Shanghai’s Backyard
If you’re looking for an escape from Shanghai’s overwhelming glistening modernity, you could do a lot worse than Qiuxia Garden.
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You Can’t Drink the Water in China
There’s water everywhere, but in China, it isn’t safe to drink. It rained all day yesterday. Even though I had
Jinshan Fishing Village: The Sea-Side Town with No Sea-Side
There isn’t much to Jinshan Fishing Village, or Jinshanzui, or 金山嘴渔村. However, it’s a nice place to spend an afternoon
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