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Monthly Archive for November, 2009

What gifts should you give to your Chinese family? Jocelyn, who has a Chinese husband, gives suggestions for everyone, from the grandparents and parents to sisters and brothers.

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When Liang Heng and Judy Shapiro fell in love in China in 1979, they weren’t just a rarity — they were pioneers at a time when the idea of marriages between foreigners and Chinese were still questionable.

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Could a Chinese guy ever love an American girl who is emotional, and isn’t afraid to cry? I began to wonder, after one Chinese man chastised me for being too emotional, ending our relationship.

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My husband John had done everything the Human Subjects Committee asked. He reviewed the study with his departmental ethics representative, completed online training on human subjects, and, most importantly, created clear consent forms for his study, with this vital clause: Right to Withdraw: Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. You have the right [...]

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This post is a remembrance of my experiences with religion during my first year in China — 1999 — when I taught English in Zhengzhou. —— It was an early week in September, just as China’s Autumn Tiger — the fierce summer heat that claws its way into September — was in full force when [...]

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