Literature

Review: Up to the Mountains and Down to the Countryside

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Chinese History

China’s First World War — Part Two: The Battle of Tsingtao

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Chinese History

China’s First World War — Part One: The Chinese Labour Corps

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China Expat Advice

Interview with Ada Shen: Advice for Americans voting abroad

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10 years as a lost laowai: where have we been, where are we going?

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Chinese Egg Fried Rice (Dan Chao Fan)

Sweet and Sour Pork (Gu Lao Rou)

Kung Pao Chicken (Gong Bao Ji Ding)

 Char Siu

Char Siu (Cantonese roast/BBQ pork)

Twice Cooked Pork (Hui Guo Rou)

China Guides

China travel, culture and language guides.

A Guide to Chinese Alcohol

The cause of and solution to many of the problems faced while in China, the various alcohols found on tap or in bottle in the Middle Kingdom are as abundant as they are varied. From China's staple baijiu, to the widely-available domestic brand beers and wines, there is no shortage of firewater to either complement or replace a meal with.

Spring Festival (Chinese Lunar New Year) Vocabulary

Understanding Chinese Tones

Watching English TV in China (Online) for free

Religions of China

Teaching ESL in China Overview

Getting Around Chinese Cities
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