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Elias is an American writer and activist currently located in Chengdu. In his free time he enjoys cycling, international politics and excessive lajiao consumption.

Psykling in Chengdu: A 5-Point Guide

November 18, 2012August 31, 2012 by Elias

Psykling is the Kung Fu of the bicycle. Want to learn more? I share my tips and experiences in this 5-point guide to the essentials.

Categories fun, general, in chengdu Tags bicycles, guide, lifestyle, tips 37 Comments

Performing in China: Confessions of a White Monkey

December 16, 2011 by Elias

In China, the demand for dancing foreigners is high and although it might be demeaning, it pays the bills. These are the Confessions of a White Monkey.

Categories fun, movies, teaching english Tags expats, performance, story 52 Comments

Rebuilding Beichuan, Brick by Brick

January 2, 2013May 12, 2011 by Elias

The Wenchuan Earthquake left hundreds of thousands homeless and had to be rebuilt, brick by brick. I took part in the reconstruction and learned a few things about Chinese people.

Categories culture & politics Tags earthquake 13 Comments

Plastic Bags, Ecology and Chengdu’s Effort to Clean Up

February 10, 2011December 2, 2010 by Elias

Since the Beijing Olympics the Chinese government has put forth a genuine effort to reduce pollution, but how’s the plastic bag ban working out in Chengdu?

Categories culture & politics, in chengdu Tags environment, interview, policy 12 Comments

Greed & Corruption: the USA Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo

January 2, 2013November 2, 2010 by Elias

This is a first hand account of what went on behind the drab gray exterior of the USA Pavilion — a tale of greed, indifference, corruption, rebellion and eventually justice — written by one of the Student Ambassadors who worked there.

Categories culture & politics, news Tags politics, shanghai, story, united states 124 Comments

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