Leaving China

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Tomorrow night I will be in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, starting the Central Asia and Iran segments of this trip. Haven't posted anything on the blog for a while, since I've been in Beijing taking care of visas and meeting people. That's going to change, if I can find steady internet access for the next three weeks.

In China for six weeks, and this has been the most productive visit so far. Aside from absorbing the landscape, culture, and food, I caught up with family/friends, began learning about the business/social dynamics, and witnessed PRC's 60th birthday. Don't have any photos of Beijing, but I did find a photo taken by Mavis in Kashgar, Xinjiang, where truck loads of martial police were stationed in the town's center square. Didn't hear anything in the news, so hope things are okay. The social dynamics here in China are complex indeed, and perhaps fragile.

Will send another blog in a week or two.

Best,

Ming

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Comments

[Steve Chu]

Arriving in China
I'm back in SZ getting massages (the legit kind). Enjoy the 'stans. Post often. -Steve

[Aaron]

Safe travels
Just wanted to say it's been good to read about your trip, and have safe travels in Central Asia and Iran. Glad to hear the trip has been so productive for you!

[Jeff She]

fang xiao ming, take care and have fun on your trip. You need to show the rest of central Asia our disco dancing moves!