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Old Folks in China

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April 1st 2013
Hello Everybody, “How old are you?” Our guide told us not to be surprised if someone asks our age: this is considered a sign of respect in China. He told us that one hotel put up a sign for a Road Scholar (Elderhostel) group that read, “Welcome American Old People.” Being a senior citizen in China is not a bad thing. The official retirement age is age 60 for men and age 55 for wome ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing

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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