Monthly Archives: July 2013

A Chinese City in Mourning: Summer Pool Fun Turns Tragic

Posted on July 22, 2013 by connieinchina

I’ve already written about my Chinese sister, Li Xiaolian (Cathy) who is an administrator at the Luzhou Police College. Her college is a specialty school that trains young people who are wanting to go into police work, whether that’s a … Continue reading →

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Four-legged Discards: What Chinese College Kids Leave Behind

Posted on July 17, 2013 by connieinchina

        I have returned after a full week in Chengdu to a campus that is oddly quiet. Both our Luzhou college students and Qing Hai University students have fled, returning to their homes for the summer break.             Along with … Continue reading →

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Chengdu Apartment Hunting

Posted on July 6, 2013 by connieinchina

              It’s Saturday morning and many of our Qing Hai students are off, dragging their luggage behind them, on their way home. They have a 3-1/2 hour bus trip to Chengdu, followed by a 26 hour train trip to Qing … Continue reading →

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My Chinese Sister, Li Xiaolian (Cathy)

Posted on July 4, 2013 by connieinchina

         My Chinese sister, Li Xiaolian (Cathy), and I finally accomplished a 10-year goal: for the two of us to meet up in the pool together for me to give her a swimming lesson. We’ve talked about it for years … Continue reading →

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