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EXCERPT: I’m a big fan of seafood, and when I see food, I tend to eat it (sorry for the play on words). The unfortunate fact, however, is that sea food is not a big fan of me...

 

EXCERPT: The identification card I held in my hand had a somewhat unrecognizable face on it. The person was handsome, yet unsmiling in seriousness...

 

EXCERPT: Ancient Chinese dynasties really knew how to treat their rulers. Not only did they have palaces and temples made for their pleasure, they also had an entire city constructed for the emperor’s use- the Forbidden City...

 

EXCERPT: I found out today that my primary duties will revolve around the night desk of the China Daily. Apparently, international news is code for copy desk. I’ll still have a few opportunities to get out on assignments with reporters, but for the most part I’ll be reading copy, picking stories and proofing pages...

 

EXCERPT: Hello friends. Having lived here for ten days, I guess it’s about time to show you around my home away from home: the Yinghua (Cherry Blossom) Hotel, located in the upper Chaoyang District of Beijing...