Raising a Child in China: Mixed Blood Prince

Over the last 6 months, I’ve been raising my half-Chinese child in China, his home country. Recently I’ve been noticing how they treat him: they love him too much.

A Tale of Two Cities: Chengdu vs. Shanghai

I love Chengdu, but I gotta go. I took a job as copy editor in the antithesis of the ‘Du: glitzy, glamorous Shanghai. Here’s what I think about these two cities after spending 10 years in Sichuan.

China Bicycles

5 Steps to Prevent Your Bike From Getting Stolen in China

Getting around China on a bicycle is a fantastic experience that’s tempered by the eventual realization that bike thieves are everywhere, all across the country. Use these five tips to greatly reduce your chances of unwittingly donating your bike to the local community of thieves.

The Day of the Gaokao: In Photos

The Gaokao is the academic guantlet that all college-bound Chinese youth pass through on their journey to higher education. Learn more about what this hugely important day is like by hearing about it from someone who took the exam in 2010. There’s photos, too!