Category Archives: China

Updates on China’s Coronavirus

Posted on January 31, 2020 by connieinasia

Greetings again, folks! Here are a few updates from those on-the-ground (my students, friends and teachers) in China who are experiencing lock-down measures. Masks are in very short supply.  All cities are now asking residents (some requiring it) to wear … Continue reading →

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Christmas in China: The Luzhou Protestant Church (Part 3)

Posted on January 31, 2020 by connieinasia

“Foreigners can’t worship in China.  It’s against the law.” I have heard this adamantly repeated to me countless times, not only by people in America but by foreigners who live here. Many are unfamiliar with the laws of the country regarding religious worship in … Continue reading →

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A Foreigner’s Christmas in China: Part 1

Posted on January 27, 2020 by connieinasia

Since I’m on a roll with my blog postings, I’m posting the following 3-part series which appeared in my local newspaper in December, 2019.  This will answer many of your questions concerning my time in China. Part 1:  “There is … Continue reading →

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Finally Able to Report: A hectic semester ends

Posted on January 27, 2020 by connieinasia

平安 (ping ahn), Peace!    I begin this first entry for 2020 with, of all things, excuses. The silence to this blog space has mainly been due to a very hectic semester:  more teaching hours than ever before, the usual … Continue reading →

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The English Language Resource Center: Up and Running!!

Posted on July 20, 2018 by connieinasia

It’s taken 15 years, but this past semester finally had the English Language Resource Center trickle into being.          I had plenty of help this time around instead of going it on my own, which I had … Continue reading →

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An Update from Chicago

Posted on February 16, 2018 by connieinasia

Just thought I’d give a brief update from the Windy City, which has had wonderful weather after an icy Marshall, Illinois, start 5 days ago. Smooth sailing from there on for me and my mom. We’ve taken in a few … Continue reading →

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Parties and Choir and Baking, Oh, My!

Posted on December 11, 2017 by connieinasia

From Thanksgiving to the current date, it’s been non-stop so not a lot of time to get in stories and pictures but let me remedy that today! I hope this post give you an idea about what holidays (Thanksgiving and … Continue reading →

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