The pollution

The Countdown. And the Smog

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December 8th 2015
Hey everyone! So the semester is winding down, as we only have two weeks left. TWO WEEKS!! That's insane. This Friday we are retaking the entry placement exam to see how much progress we've made, and next Friday we have our final exams. So soon! In the meantime, school has been canceled for two days this week (Tuesday and Wednesday), due to the Red Alert in Beijing. This is the first time the g ... 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