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A Sanctuary Locked Away

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Gen Hua Tan

For the first half of my life, I lived in a small village-town in Taishan, China. The tallest architectures (houses) were about three stories high. The houses were mostly made of hardened clay or stone, with one house next to … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s

Posted on September 19, 2012 by wesleyyun

I remember my first time walking into a Chinese McDonald’s I felt a rush of familiarity, almost as if I was home in America. A few more glances around the fast-food restaurant and I quickly realized that something was wrong. … Continue reading →

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