Today, June 7th, is the first day of China University Entrance Examination. It is said that there are 100 thousand student taking this exam in Shanghai this year. Only 75% of them can enter a university or college at last. Today's afternoon is English test. I took a photo near a high school which is one of the exam locations. From this photo, we can see how important the examination is for everyone!  • more

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I came across this Chinese language document on this website. It's a set of regulations and suggestions on the management of foreign teachers, and offers quite some insight into how foreign teachers are viewed by their Chinese colleagues - and also some amusement as it veers between the blindingly obvious and the mildly absurd. • more

In a sign that China won’t tolerate any dissent, no matter how weird, the latest victim of Hong Kong’s campaign for democracy is …….. An umbrella factory. • more

The Government would like to be able to present a torrent of China portals devoid of political debate so that they could joyfully say that there is no political debate. • more

The Government would like to be able to present a torrent of China portals devoid of political debate so that they could joyfully say that there is no political debate. • more

Gone are the days when the US administration was worried about one million red army soldiers marching out of China, now they are worried about one billion US dollars marching into China, along with billions of Japanese Yen, British pounds and Australian dollars.  • more

This is my favorite photo out of the 500 or so that I took last winter in Yunnan. It's not the most beautiful from an aesthetic point of view, but it has a symbolic meaning to it that I was extremely lucky to catch. I was just walking down the street with my camera open, and as I saw this lady, I stealthily turned to snap a picture from my stomach-height as she walked by.

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A relaxed beach life, families picnicking in the sun and Qing Dao's exotic mix of Asian and European architectural styles add up to a unique Chinese city. It's a pleasure to stroll the city's curious old streets and admire the old villas and homes that have stood the test of time.  • more

A relaxed beach life, families picnicking in the sun and Qing Dao's exotic mix of Asian and European architectural styles add up to a unique Chinese city. It's a pleasure to stroll the city's curious old streets and admire the old villas and homes that have stood the test of time.  • more