Sunset time You noted the sun set at 5:30. Because China is declared to be all on a single time zone, the sun sets like 3 hours later on the west side (whereas in the US we use time zones so the sunset occurs about the same "local time" east to west). So to keep the sun from setting too late local time in the west, China time has to be set such that sunset occurs early in the east.
European Union guidelines require that food labels list "Energy", in units of both kJ and kcal. (Much smarter than our US version of heat "calories" and food "Calories" (with a Calorie being 1000 calories). It seems it's pretty much a North American thing to not use the word "Energy" on a nutrition label.
Your pictures and descriptions continue to be amazing.
The red background of Chinese flag represents revolution. Some think that symbolizes the blood of heroes who died during the revolution. Anyway, Red is the auspicious color for Chinese.
Hey, Amy, Welcome to China! Hello! This is Cliff. Do you still remember me? We met in Dr. Rud's class and other occasions. I had finished my study at Purdue and returned to China last year. Currently I am working as a faculty member at a Chinese university in Canton Province. Glad to know you are traveling in China. Have a good time here! And keep in touch!
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Awesome despite the weather
Those pictures are great. Have fun at the Great Wall and tell everyone that I said hello.