Monthly Archives: April 2008

Visit to Chengdu’s U.S. Consulate Brings Home Little Ghost

                         Every Wednesday afternoon, the  U.S. Consulate here in Chengdu hosts English language lectures for the public.  This outreach and cultural exchange service is provided for local Chinese of all ages who wish to improve their language skills … Continue reading

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An Introduction to Pet Ownership in China

             Domestic pets in China are slowly becoming the “in” thing, especially for middle-class city dwellers.  During the past 15 years, with China opening up to the outside world and incomes on the rise for educated professionals, people have started to … Continue reading

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Ethnic Minority People of China

News from China               From my parents’ reports, our US news is full of an impending recession, Iraq and the upcoming 2008 Presidential elections.              In China, our news is full of  Olympic Game preparations. Drinkable tap water is … Continue reading

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