CHINA

Country Overview:

"A land of contrasts, where ancient traditions meet rapid modernization, and delectable cuisine coexists with complex political realities."

My seven-year journey in China, from May 2013 to August 2020, was a whirlwind of experiences. I taught English, pursued my Master's in Politics & Foreign Policy at the prestigious Tsinghua University, and immersed myself in the media landscape at China Today and Xinhua News Agency. Beijing was my home base, but my travels painted a vibrant tapestry of China's diverse landscapes and cultures: the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, the historic city of Xi'an, the tropical paradise of Sanya, the unique blend of East and West in Macau and Hong Kong, and countless other destinations in between. From savoring the exquisite flavors of regional cuisines to navigating the intricacies of daily life under a distinct political system, China left an indelible mark on me.


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Beijing vs. Shandong // Dec. 1, 2019

Beijing Guo'an vs. Shandong Luneng // December 1, 2019 Beijing won 3-2 to finish 2nd in the CSL for 2019 Fans are shouting 傻逼 at a Shandong player in response to a foul For more about China, visit www.degenh.com

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棒球

I can see the Bird's Nest from where I work every weekend. Not a bad gig as Spring starts to roll in  

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Archery

There's definitely room for improvement  

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Gym

Gymnasium at China Agricultural University

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Bolling

Bowling in Beijing is pretty much the same as the States, minus the name

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Harry Potter Lives

Quidditch club here at Tsinghua. Now I'm all for doing what you think is fun, but I couldn't help but shake my head at these guys. And ya, they have broomsticks

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Beijing Guoan jersey with signatures

北京国安! My friend teaches the goalie’s daughter and asked for a favor; I guess teaching English has its benefits. She told me it’s worth ¥15.000, but having been to the games, this is something I’d prefer to hold onto.

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FIFA...

Did not disappoint. June 18th I’ll be in Porto Alegre watching Australia vs. Netherlands. So excited

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Tickettt

Won 1 out of the 4 tickets during the random selection. Looks like I’m headed to Porto Alegre in 2014 for some World Cup. 

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