A collection of stories written by expats living in China is hitting the shelves soon. The stories are filled with humanity, witty observations, and self-reflection – essential qualities for any work that wants to bridge the gap between East and West.
In my time I’ve learned a few things about living in China, which I humbly offer here. Call them Pro Tips to life in China, if you will.
You could always count on a passive indifference to marijuana smoking in China from the authorities, but that attitude may be changing. Internet dealers have come to the attention of the Chinese media.
Rarely do we get a look at what local writers are doing, but this essay gives us some insight into that topic. Sophia Kidd writes here about several women writers, and their thoughts on Chengdu, money, and the soul.
While on the surface China appears to be sternly against equality for it’s gay population, there are emerging signs of hope.
How quickly does the goodwill Chinese youth have toward the US evaporate in the face of opportunistic China bashing?