The sharp rata-tat-tat sounds like a machine gun. Actually it’s fireworks which are a regular sound lately. Red lanterns are appearing everywhere. Store shelves and aisle displays are stocked so high they appear like they’re ready to topple. These are all signs that the Chinese …
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When I was growing up in Albany, New York my friends and I ran around the neighborhood play acting all sorts of hero fantasies. On any given day we were superheroes, soldiers, policemen, or knights just to name a few (we were quite active!) I …
Parts of China are a very similar to New York City. Sure, cities like Beijing and Shanghai have their share of impressive skyscrapers. But I’m talking about the street vendors. Like NYC, street vendors pop up when you “need” them. If it rains, there are …
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A girl riding an electric bicycle in Changshu City, China survives a collision with a fully loaded trailer truck Saturday after the driver ran a red light. (Dec. 26) Category: News & PoliticsUploaded by: AssociatedPressHosted: youtube
It’s my second Christmas in China and this year it has a different feel to it. That’s because it actually looks like Christmas this year in Zhuhai. Compared to last year there are many more Christmas trees and other decorations in public places. There’s probably …
Staff at a hotel in China created a Christmas tree from 20-thousand used plastic water bottles. They did it to show concern for the environment and encourage recycling. Category: News & PoliticsUploaded by: AssociatedPressHosted: youtube
A school bus taking students home crashed into an irrigation ditch in eastern China, killing 15 children. It highlighted China’s ongoing safety problems in transporting students. (Dec. 13) Category: News & PoliticsUploaded by: AssociatedPressHosted: youtube
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Herman Cain’s sexual harassment allegations are distracting a lot of people from his greater campaign goals. So, from guarding against prospective Chinese nuclear weapons, to allowing Newt Gingrich to pick his policy positions, Evan McMorris-Santoro reviews some of the latest and greatest hits from the …
Forty-five grimy, exhausted Chinese coal miners trapped by a cave-in were rescued Saturday, ending a 36-hour ordeal in the world’s most dangerous country for the industry. (Nov. 5) Category: News & PoliticsUploaded by: AssociatedPressHosted: youtube
