Category Archives: Chinese life

Best China Blogs

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Meg

PanAsianBiz has a new post on the top English blogs about China. They’ve listed the top ten blogs in six categories, based on the categories and votes received on Chinalyst’s best China blog contest. I didn’t win Chinalyst’s contest, but … Continue reading →

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Hidden Beijing

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Meg

Forgot to mention this earlier, but I have new article on Beijing’s cosmetic changes up at CNReviews! Tweet this!

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Perfect Tweet

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Meg

The world’s unending criticism of China saddens me. The fact that much of the criticism is well deserved saddens me more. Elliot Ng Via Twitter This so accurately describes how I feel when I read the paper or look at … Continue reading →

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A Guide To Visiting Journalists

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Meg

Kaiser Kuo has written a brilliant Guide for Visiting Journalists, to avoid the awkward Bylines-At-Customs type of writing so scathingly described by Huo Lei Feng, and to avoid the shallow cliches that make us cringe. Here’s an excerpt: Topping the … Continue reading →

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USA Today On Pre-Olympics Security, Regulations, Visas

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Meg

I’m quoted in USA Today, in an article about the pre-Olympic security measures and visa restrictions. The article talks to disappointed Beijingers — Chinese residents, long-term ex-pats and tourists — about their pre-Olympic experiences. It’s worth reading, although it’s a … Continue reading →

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As Seen On Craig’s List

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Meg

I saw this ad while browsing Craig’s List. Need someone to edit my essays I need someone to read over two essays I’m writing as part of a job application. I don’t have much money to offer, however, maybe I … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Off

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Meg

I went with my mom today to get our nails done, and the manicurist asked me if I was starting 11th grade or 12th grade. Tweet this!

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WarCraft and Weddings

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Meg

Scep told me that our highschool friend Garan got engaged a few days ago! Garan’s living in Korea (it’s amazing how many of our old friends moved to Asia), so I immediately emailed him to get the details. Meg to … Continue reading →

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No Tweets!

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Meg

I blame you and your constant Twittering, David Feng! Tweet this!

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Blog Of The Day Awards

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Meg

Simpson’s Paradox won the Blog Of The Day Awards, Friday, July 25th. 2008! Tweet this!

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