“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Or get to know the Romans before you go, I would add. This motto also applies to those who plan to visit China, for business or pleasure. In 2016, 59 million international tourists visited China. If you haven’t been there yet, it may be high on your list, […]

Back in the late 60’s, when I was 12 years old, my parents went through re-education during the Cultural Revolution. Our family moved from our home in Shenyang, an industrial city in the northeastern China, to DaQing Commune 40 miles north of the city. We lived there for three years, during which I had a […]