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By now, the news media, blogosphere and social media networks have all been set ablaze with stories about Hong Kong vs. Mainland China. Being who I am — a Canadian of Hong Kong descent who has lived in Shanghai — the stories that have unfolded in recent months have both intrigued and disgusted me
For China and its people, 2011 was punctuated with events and stories that begged the question, “Who are we now? And where are we headed?” Here’s a look at five of the biggest stories that defined Chinese identity this past year.
It should come as no surprise that China Twenty-One loves Chinatowns. I recently visited San Francisco, where I was able to see one claiming to be “the largest outside of Asia.”
For me, the promises of San Francisco’s Chinatown were great and many: the best dim sum in North America, a long [...]
I returned to Canada in September. Since then, some of my friends and family have asked about my experience in China. At times, I find the questions overwhelming:
- “What’s China like?” … Where do I even begin?
- “What was it like interacting with locals?” … How do I sum up a billion people [...]
We hear so much about how wealth is rising in China. And this change has had a phenomenal impact on the population – including the way young couples splash out on their weddings.
“Couples are trading gold rings and qipaos, for diamond rings and white gowns. Instead of asking friends to host their receptions, they [...]
China Twenty-One
China Twenty-One tells stories about Chinese nationalism and identity in the 21st century. The blog was launched on May 1, 2010, the first day of the Shanghai Expo.Follow @aprilfong
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