Laolao’s Death
What follows is my personal account of the death of my girlfriends grandmother, lovingly referred to as Laolao. Along the way there’s grieving, vacationing, understanding and deception.
Sichuan Quake Reconstruction: Mission Accomplished?
Sichuan’s Governor is confident that re-construction of the Quake-affected areas of Sichuan will be finished one year ahead of schedule, but people on the ground disagree with the government’s assessment and argue that the work has just begun.
Podcast Ep. #1: Cancer Oil, Chengdu’s Spy Network and Water Contamination
We sat down recently and recorded the first Chengdu Living podcast. In this episode, we talk about the hotpot scandal, Chengdu’s spy network, and the contamination of Chengdu’s water supply.
9 Roles as a Personal Interpreter
I took the American summer camp director’s right flank as we visited Chinese school leaders and forged life-time business partnerships. Through the experience, I assumed a number of different roles which I share with you here.
Hanyuan Defiant
Ever since the government began construction on the massive Pubu Dam project, Hanyuan county in Sichuan has been rocked by protests and bloody pitched battles between dis-possessed, incensed locals and the government over the corrupt and broken relocation process.
Taking the 2 Hour Train to Chongqing
Traveling between Chengdu and Chongqing is easier than ever before, with the “He Xie” bullet train delivering passengers in style. The trip costs just 97 yuan one way and I took it recently for the second time.