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Raising a Child in Chengdu: In-Laws
In-laws are proverbial, especially the mother-in-law, and Chinese moms-in-law seem to fit every stereotype available, as far as I have heard. I call on you, reader and critic, to help me with stories...
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What Preparing for the Gaokao is Like
Anyone who’s been living in China for a while has probably heard of what’s known as the Gao Kao (高考 – literally, “high exam”). It’s the rigorous week-long exam that Chinese high school students take...
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Raising a Child in China: Mama Groups
Being a Daddy has given me some perspective on the importance of community. When Hillary Clinton once famously said that “it takes a village” to raise a child, I remember people finding that funny, or...
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It’s in the Plan: The Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Zone
Chongqing has been in the news these past few weeks, but only as the backdrop to political rivalries that ended in the city’s famous princeling boss Bo Xilai getting the sack yesterday. The succession...
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Chengdu Chill Spots: Q’s Cafe
I have a new favorite chill spot. We all know how important these places are. Without a good chill spot, how are we to work? Think deep? Recuperate from the daily grind? Spend hours online without...
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An American Artist in Chengdu II: From Cave To Sky
When we last talked to Will Kerr, he was teaching at Sichuan University as the campus’s first American artist-in-residence. Arriving in Chengdu in August 2010, the Boston-born designer, curator, and...
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Psykling in Chengdu: A 5-Point Guide
Two-wheeled locomotion has long been a hallmark of Chinese culture. Propaganda from the Cultural Revolution depicts pigtailed city girls in olive garb mounting bikes before heading out to liberate...
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How I Built My Chengdu Compound
He appeared in a flash of blue smoke while I was on my hands and knees cleaning red paint off of a pair of paint rollers, pink streams running across the concrete floor of my outside patio and into the...
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Returning to the US: An Immigrant in My Own Land
So here I am, the eve before the coldest day in Minneapolis yet, trying to decide if my move to the US was the correct one. Those of you who have read a few of my previous stories may know that I...
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7 Awesome Chengdu Groups to Join
WeChat: hub for Chengdu groups If you’re new to Chengdu or even if you’ve been here for a while, it can sometimes feel like it’s hard to find new activities to do or new groups of people to hang out...
View ArticleThe Next Step: Evolution of Power and Sichuans Role
Media organizations continue to feed us down-turning economic news. That’s fine for now, but why isn’t anyone talking about the problems we will encounter as the global economy starts to strengthen and...
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Giving Birth in Chengdu
note: This post is the first of a series following an American in China’s adventures into fatherhood. Subscribe to our RSS feed or our join our Facebook Fan Page to stay informed of updates! The...
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Sharing Media and Making Friends on Douban
With its influence reaching everywhere around the world on a growing number of devices, it sure seems like Facebook is taking over the world. But it’s safe to say that since it’s blocked and...
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Science Fiction World Triumphant!
Note: This story is an update to Chinese Science Fiction Magazine Under Attack which is an account of the revolt that took place at Chengdu-based Science Fiction World Magazine(科幻世界) last week. Today,...
View ArticlePodcast #27: One Month in Chinese Jail
On this episode of the podcast I’m joined by Doug, who just emerged from nearly one month in a Chinese jail due to a visa law violation. As is the case with many China expats who’ve been in this...
View ArticleThe Next Step: Evolution of Power and Sichuans Role
As worldwide energy reserves dwindle, the Chinese government is aggressively pursuing renewable energy solutions. New sources of power like algae biodesel are key elements in Chinas green energy...
View ArticleGiving Birth in Chengdu
This is the first part in a series about mamas, babies and hospitals in Chengdu. We'll talk about choosing a hospital, the business side of the doctor and interesting superstitions. The post Giving...
View ArticleSharing Media and Making Friends on Douban
With millions of people sharing movie, music, and book reviews and recommendations, Douban is one of the most popular sites in China. Here's how you can use it to discover new Chinese albums and films...
View ArticleScience Fiction World Triumphant!
Science Fiction World's editors staged a successful coup and ousted editor-in-chief Li Chang, whom they accused of incompetence and corruption. Li was suspended today by the Sichuan Association for...
View ArticleRaising a Child in Chengdu: In-Laws
The term in-laws is loaded with meaning. The classic depiction is of a crazy father and a domineering mother, but in my situation, I find neither is really true. All families are nuts in their own way...
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