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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.
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November 6th 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Kaifaqu
Yet again, it's been a while since I've written anything. Don't worry, loved ones, I'm not dead yet. I'm sorry to keep you from tales of my exploits, but you should take my delay to mean that I am gro ... [full story]
Yet again, it's been a while since I've written anything. Don't worry, loved ones, I'm not dead yet. I'm sorry to keep you from tales of my exploits, but you should take my delay to mean that I am gro ... [full story]
October 15th 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian
Before we begin here, we were informed that all of China is on the one time zone which is unusual as the country appears to have at least 2 ½ hours time span but in Beijing they do what they want. Now ... 4 photos [full story]
Before we begin here, we were informed that all of China is on the one time zone which is unusual as the country appears to have at least 2 ½ hours time span but in Beijing they do what they want. Now ... 4 photos [full story]
October 21st 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Kaifaqu
I've been busy lately, but as opposed to the first month of utter chaos, I have managed to develop a daily schedule. I wake up and run in the morning, which due to the increasingly chilly weather has ... [full story]
I've been busy lately, but as opposed to the first month of utter chaos, I have managed to develop a daily schedule. I wake up and run in the morning, which due to the increasingly chilly weather has ... [full story]
October 3rd 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Jinshitan
Day 5 - the final day of the trip saw us leave the boat after breakfast with our Chong Qing guide Jeff. He took us to a few places in the city and then to the airport, It was a bit disappointing becau ... 16 photos [full story]
Day 5 - the final day of the trip saw us leave the boat after breakfast with our Chong Qing guide Jeff. He took us to a few places in the city and then to the airport, It was a bit disappointing becau ... 16 photos [full story]
October 3rd 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Jinshitan
Day 4: The excursion today is the the city of Feng Du (city of the dead). Ancient Chinese belief is that when a person dies, they automatically go to hell, but there is a special way to get out of hel ... 22 photos [full story]
Day 4: The excursion today is the the city of Feng Du (city of the dead). Ancient Chinese belief is that when a person dies, they automatically go to hell, but there is a special way to get out of hel ... 22 photos [full story]
October 3rd 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Jinshitan
Day 2 of our travels: Todays excursion is on a small tributary of the Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River called the Shennong stream. It is well known in China for the 'trekkers'. Because the wat ... 26 photos [full story]
Day 2 of our travels: Todays excursion is on a small tributary of the Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River called the Shennong stream. It is well known in China for the 'trekkers'. Because the wat ... 26 photos [full story]
October 2nd 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Jinshitan
Our cruise down the Yangtze River was amazing. We started out on Monday morning 5:40 a.m. to catch a flight from Dalian to Wuhan - about a 2 hour flight. There we were met by a guide who took the 4 of ... 16 photos [full story]
Our cruise down the Yangtze River was amazing. We started out on Monday morning 5:40 a.m. to catch a flight from Dalian to Wuhan - about a 2 hour flight. There we were met by a guide who took the 4 of ... 16 photos [full story]
September 26th 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian
After 25 hours of Dandong, I went to the second place of interest of this weekend trip. The bus arrived around four in the afternoon in and again, by leaving the bus, there were touts waiting to sell ... 10 photos [full story]
After 25 hours of Dandong, I went to the second place of interest of this weekend trip. The bus arrived around four in the afternoon in and again, by leaving the bus, there were touts waiting to sell ... 10 photos [full story]
September 21st 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Jinshitan
One of the great pleasures of our second year is running into students from last year that are now in Grade 10. They seem genuinely happy to see us and they seem to find it amusing that I am staying h ... 12 photos [full story]
One of the great pleasures of our second year is running into students from last year that are now in Grade 10. They seem genuinely happy to see us and they seem to find it amusing that I am staying h ... 12 photos [full story]
September 11th 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Kaifaqu
This week was a big one for celebration here in Dalian. In addition to Freddy's birthday this Sunday, my roommate Tim had a birthday on Wednesday, which he happens to share with the G.M. of the Go ... [full story]
This week was a big one for celebration here in Dalian. In addition to Freddy's birthday this Sunday, my roommate Tim had a birthday on Wednesday, which he happens to share with the G.M. of the Go ... [full story]
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