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Like any ethical issue, it depends on the what is being affected, who is affecting it, why it is being affected and how it affects us as a society.
We need to understand that the process of human birth is not just a “process”. We are talking about the sanctity of human life. If […]

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Gary and Nic, what great comments that realize the needs of people’s quality of life over the mere economic gain or loss of the country! Pollution and energy crises, empty and hollow lives, and preservation of culture are all relevant issues that should not be discounted.
Nic Miura, I appreciated the thought of alternative energies and […]

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In this comment, I want to touch on two topics: the issue of piracy related to corrupt business practices and Chinese service businesses vs. US service businesses.
On the issue of corruption and wild businesses, they are not uncommon in Chinese history. “The mountains are tall, and the capital is far away.” — an old […]

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Original Post  As an ABC (American Born Chinese), I was a little uncomfortable with the stereotypes in this article. I understand that it’s one opinion based on an experience of one individual, but like any generalization, and Christine put this into words well, we cannot make assumptions of a culture based upon a limited scope […]

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I’ve been to Ren Min University’s “English Corner” before and had good experiences and bad experiences. It’s an interesting cultural and social phenomenon that arose out of the simple need to speak and practice English. If it is clear that you are a native English speaker, one can easily attract 5, if not […]

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After reading this article and Ashley’s commentary, I must comment on a few critical points. First of all, Chinese schools do not teach much about teamwork. From an early age, they are taught to achieve much.. but as an individual, not as a group. Although, there is a strong sense of community and […]

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“Brits Get Rich in China” was a great documentary. Thanks for posting this on the blog. Doing business in China is not for the faint of heart. It seems that the videos, while informative and helpful in understanding the complications as a foreigner of doing business in China, missed an important and critical aspect of […]

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My long two-pointed ladder’s sticking through a tree
Toward heaven still,
And there’s a barrel that I didn’t fill
Beside it, and there may be two or three
Apples I didn’t pick upon some bough.
But I am done with apple-picking now.
Essence of winter sleep is on the night,
The scent of apples: I am drowsing off.
I cannot rub the strangeness […]

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