Main Shenzhen Library

May 30, 2009. Living in China. Big Surprise, Oyster Dinner Cancelled.

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May 30th 2009
Today was another nice day. It was slightly warmer than yesterday, but still very comfortable. The sun was in and out. The humidity was low. I walked to the main library and checked out a couple of books. They really have a poor selection. Most are very well used paperbacks. I took the bus back home. I walked because I didn’t think I would make it to the park tonight. It is about a 1.5 hour wal ... read more

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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. A... ... read more