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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. To be updated

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By AndrewandLaura
November 29th 2009

The Great Wall, Ming Tombs Asia » China » Beijing » Great Wall of China

Went on a booked tour today. The plan was the Great wall of China, and the Ming tombs, however a few other stops ended up in there somehow, all plugging things. We also went to a Vase making centre, a Jade factory, a tea ceremony, and a silk factory, all quite interesting. Anyway the Great Wall was fantastic , as good as I imagined and more! It was early morning when we arrive so very, very cold, but also not packed with tourists. The part we visited was called Guyong Guan, which is the 'Gate to Badaling', it was very steep [View Full Entry]

By turkishraf
November 29th 2009

By Speed boat to the yellow river. (and the K9662 To Xining)) Asia » China » Qinghai » Xining

Disembarking at Langzou

The T 9662 tto Lanzhou was comfortable. We had the wide bedded soft sleeper with clean sheets and a cool but not cold, cabin. We boarded and slumped onto our seats. We chatted for a while, but soon could not do so any longer, and drifted off to sleep at 2330hrs. We rumbled and clacked into the night, and woke refreshed at 0630. The train halted at exactly 0700 at Lanzhou. There was the usual scrum as we got off in Darkness. “Shall we wait until the crowd dies down?” I asked Chris. “No” he screamed back over the short Chinese [View Full Entry]

By RobAllen
November 29th 2009

Shanghai Impressions Part 2 Asia » China » Shanghai

Moganshan

Shanghai is a really strange place. It's a city full of such insane contrasts... a Rolex shop around the corner from people barely scraping by in little hovels. There are so many hockers, scammers, pushers, and prostitutes all over the place, if I never hear "bagswatchesbagswatches" ever again it will be too soon. The Moganshan art district is a definite part of this contrast, little galleries and art spaces in old industrial warehouses selling highend artwork. While exploring the ramshackle buildings was as exciting if not more so than seeing the work there was some incredible stuff on dis [View Full Entry]

By Blubba
November 29th 2009

Girls Night Asia » China » Shanghai

Barbarossa restaurant

A couple weekends ago the girls decided we would ditch "the guys" and have a Girl's Night! Best idea----why did we not think of this earlier. Seriously???? We went to Barbarossa for dinner......a Mediterraean restaurant (equivalent to the Keg at home) but the atmosphere was really nice. Food and drinks were both great, especially the Happy Hour until 8pm......I may have had more than one drink lined up in front of me! After dinner we went to a Jazz bar called Cotton Club. It was a small bar, with many foreigners, mostly middle aged. After Cotton Club, we went to a [View Full Entry]

By JoTB
November 29th 2009

A fantastically full weekend! Asia » China » Shanghai

William as a mouse in assembly

Well I have to say I have had a truly wonderful weekend. Yesterday, we experienced our first ever Thanksgiving and my friend Suzanne explained to us how, before we started to eat our dinner, we had to go around the table saying what we are thankful for. I know all the adults present were surprised to hear my say how thankful I am for the adventure I am having our here and that this time last year, I certainly wouldn't have said that. Of course, I said I was thankful for my family and friends also! I truly am having a [View Full Entry]

By Wuhanais
November 28th 2009

TRONCHES DE VACANCES Asia » China

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Que serait la Chine sans ses tronches? [View Full Entry]

By ElyseandPete
November 28th 2009

Thanksgiving in China Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen

Watching Football eating chips & salsa

Our 1st Thanksgiving not in the USA. This week was quite different since we had to work on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. I taught the kids about some Thanksgiving history, traditional food eaten on Thanksgiving, my 3 favorite dishes, 5 things I was thankful for and they had to share 5 things they were thankful for. Here are some of the things my students are thankful for: Me for teaching them English, Parents and family, Teachers, Classmates, computer, bed, and China. Do you think students in the USA are thankful for Teachers? I have been away from my family on [View Full Entry]

Pete the oldest person in attendance got to carve the turkey

By Ms Bee
November 28th 2009

The Second Coming Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin

Forest of Sweet Osmanthus

Three weeks ago there was a second coming and I was fortunate enough to document it. The osmanthus trees bloomed again. They weren't nearly as lush, but the fragrant parfume consumed the campus again. It was lovely. [View Full Entry]

By KellyandKris
November 28th 2009

Thanksgiving at our house Asia » China

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Thanksgiving [View Full Entry]

By NikkiD
November 27th 2009

TDay Asia » China » Shanghai

Tis is just another quick note that even though they have no idea what Thanksgiving is here I still miss it and feeling a hole. I miss everyone and love you guys!!!!!! Eat and drink an extra bite for me! Happy Thanksgiving!!!! I am so greatful for all of you!!! N [View Full Entry]

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