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Avatar & China: Idealism, Optical Illusions

This week a reminder of China’s astonishing pace of development comes in the form of the new James Cameron movie, Avatar. It was a night of many optical illusions and a few realizations.

Unlimited Internet Access with Astrill (VPN Review)

Several days after comparing the options and publishing a guide on how to get unrestricted internet access in China, I got an e-mail from Astrill, who offers a VPN service offering unlimited internet access. I take a look at Astrill and compare it to Freedur, which it bears a strong resemblance to.

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Fake Eggs are No Joke

Over recent years there’s been a debate over the prevalence of fake eggs. After some research, I’m prepared to tell you that if you’re eating eggs in China, you should know about this.

China Invades America in Red Dawn 2010

A remake of the 1984 film titled Red Dawn, which depicted a Soviet invasion of the US starring Patrick Swayze, is coming out later this year. Read more about the film inside.

Buying Video Games in China for Less Than $1

Since the WCG has just come to Chengdu, let’s look at the atmosphere and options for buying video games in China. We’ll check out the three current generation video game consoles Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii.

Studying Chinese Vocabulary with Lingt

In the constant search to find more efficient language acquisition techniques, I’m always adjusting my study routine. The other day I stumbled upon Lingt, a site which offers vocabulary lists for Chinese language learners and creates a memorization schedule for you to maximize vocabulary recall.