Out of the Teaching Plan and Into the Fire
It wasn’t long ago that I transitioned from English teaching in Chengdu into what I’d consider a career path with a future. This is the story of my passage.
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International Supermarket Treat Closes Down
After several years in business, Chengdu’s much-loved imported supermarket Treat is closing. Photos from the last day inside.
Ghost Cities of China: A Discussion with Wade Shepard Pt. 2
“Ghost Cities of China” author Wade Shepard shares more about his research, including the development of migrant construction worker communities, the frontier mentality, and marketing new cities.
Ghost Cities of China: A Discussion with Wade Shepard
An interview with Wade Shepard, who spent two and a half years traveling to China’s ghost cities to find out why governments are building empty metropolises.
7 Awesome Chengdu Groups to Join
Discover a new side to Chengdu by joining one of the many activity or discussion groups in the city through WeChat. Scannable QR codes inside.
What Uber Means to Chengdu: More than Money
Uber is winning the hearts and minds of local drivers and passengers as municipal governments struggle to deal with the popular car-hailing app.