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Chilly Sunday in Jinan

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November 11th 2012
Today I introduced Martin to English corner where he was a hit. His hat was certainly a great novelty item, with the guy who does the sketching drawing him and getting him to sign his drawing. Many people tried the hat on; his moustache was also commented on, as was his name on his jacket (old work jacket) Some people found his broad Aussie accent and colloquialisms hard to understand; ... read more

Asia » China » Shandong » Ji'Nan

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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