The 1st of October once again sees the Chinese flag hoisted up on every storefront and the more patriotic homes,
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Raspberry Farm: A Taste of Home in Qinghai
I’ve lived in many different places in China, but in my heart, Qinghai is my China home. Even though more
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China vs Australia – Inevitable Comparisons When Travelling Home
Since moving to Beijing around 15 years ago, trips “home” to Australia have always prompted me to compare my Beijing
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The Trouble With ‘Waipo’ During My Summer Vacation in China
The summer had come and gone quicker than I ever expected. This summer by far was the best summer I
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Photo Essay: Favorite Summer Foods at My Chinese In-Laws’ Rural Home
When summertime arrives, my husband and I can’t help musing about the fact that it’s “berry season” to us. We
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How One Woman And Her Son Made Me Forget My Loneliness In Shanghai
My life as an autistic adult in China has been interesting, to say the least; and yes, I did say
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When My Family Visited Me in China 23 Years Ago
When I married in China back in 1995, many members of my family had grand plans to attend my wedding
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What Teaching in China Taught Me
For most of my time living in China I’ve been working. Like the majority of my fellow foreigners, I have
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June’s Magical Yangmei Fruit Brings Thoughts of Love, Family in China
Nevermind the high humidity. Or the relentless sunshine. Or anyone else who tells me how unbearably hot summers are in
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Going against the Grain: Not your average Chinese Guy
One of the reasons me and my husband bonded back when we first met was we didn’t quite fit in.
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