Mudu

9 Months of Observation

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September 14th 2007
After 9 months, I feel we are getting a better grasp of things here. I thought it would be appropriate to share some reflections about Chinese culture in Suzhou. I am sure my impressions aren't exactly right, but hopefully our understanding has been enhanced or improved at least a bit after almost a year. 1. Cell phones. Wow, I thought Americans were dependent on these things. Now, I know that ... 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