China’s Dangerous Income Gap
China’s wealth gap is one of the largest in the world and threatens social and political stability. As Peter found out through his students’ essays, unchecked privilege can lose the hearts of the people.
Fix Everything in China
China’s economy is growing faster than any other, but even with all of the great changes some things never change. Like the need for a cheap, all-purpose handyman.
Chengdu Living’s Best of 2012
A recap of the most talked-about and well-loved stories on Chengdu Living in 2012, including a best-of list of forum posts.
5 Essential Apps for Living in China
I’ve tested hundreds of apps for iPhone and iPad and then distilled those down to five incredibly useful apps for life in China. These are the essentials.
Li Chuncheng’s Fall Threatens Chengdu’s Rise
China’s development into a major world power is based on the achievements of a corrupt system that creates both massive infrastructure projects and fabulously wealthy individuals. When one of these individuals is taken down, the whole system shivers.
Love and Marriage in Modern China
Something has recently been brought to my attention about marriage in China that has led to a shift in my perspective. It truly is a man’s world.