Background: For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. After World War II, the Communists under MAO Zedong established an autocratic socialist system that, while ensuring China's sovereignty, imposed strict controls over everyday life and cost the lives of tens of millions of people. After 1978, his successor DENG Xiaoping and other leaders focused on market-oriented economic development and by 2000 output had quadrupled. For much of the population, living standards have improved dramatically and the room for personal choice has expanded, yet political controls remain tight.
May 14th 2008Asia » China » Liaoning » Shenyang Ja, blev gjort opmærksom på at det var længe siden jeg havde skrevet på bloggen, og det er jo faktisk rigtigt. Egentligt ikke fordi der er sket vildt meget, men lidt er der da sket.
Den 18 april va ... 25 photos[full story]
May 4th 2008Asia » China » Liaoning » Shenyang My friend Violetta arranged for a couple of concerts and some "masterclasses" at Universities in both Shenyang and Dalian. Shenyang is the capital city of Liaoning--the province just north of North ... [full story]
April 24th 2008Asia » China » Liaoning » Shenyang Hong Kong was a hoot. The mountains were shrouded in mist, so no tram up to the top, but I had a great time on "Hollywood Street"--the antique area. I was so thankful that everyone spoke English. ... [full story]
May 2nd 2008Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Dalian
Pues este primero de mayo, Día del Trabajo, la escuela nos organizó un ameno viaje a un Parque Nacional que lleva el nombre de un famoso general. Si se dan cuenta, los dos caracteres que parecen a ... 19 photos[full story]
May 2nd 2008Asia » China » Liaoning This is me signing off folks! My new blogsite will be at the following location:
http://elchinoamericanexpat.blogspot.com/
I have already posted an entry there to welcome you all. Please e-mai ... [full story]
April 28th 2008Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian So yes, this is possibly my last entry to those of you avid readers of mine (if I have any). It was suggested to me that I continue writing, however I have previously decided that I am no longer a tr ... [full story]
April 26th 2008Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Dalian 大家好！
Der er flere som har spurgt mig om vi hoerer noget om Tibet og OL-optoejer herovre. Det goer vi. I forhold til Tibet er det jo nok ikke nogen overraskelse, at de ki ... 7 photos[full story]
April 18th 2008Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Dalian SUN JIE
HOY, 18 DE ABRIL DE 2008, FUE DÍA HISTÓRICO… ES LA PRIMERA VEZ QUE HABLAMOS LAAAARGO Y TENDIDO CON UNA PERSONA DE CHINA QUE NO HABLA NI JOTA DE INGLÉS. PASAMOS POR UNA TIENDA, NOS D ... [full story]
April 12th 2008Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Dalian
¿Qué es el Viaje al Oeste? Primero les vamos a contar la historia original, una historia que muchos de nosotros de cierta edad conocemos a través de las caricaturas de Dragon Ball Z. Y otros ... 34 photos[full story]
January 10th 2007Asia » China » Liaoning » Dandong
We were seen off on our journey by Mr. Zhong and Yun-Tian, our faithful hosts. I was remarkably sad to leave. After only a few short days I felt as though I had settled into life in Dalian. It i ... 10 photos[full story]
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