Ethnic Culture Struggles to Survive in Guangxi, China
Ethnic Culture Struggles to Survive in Guangxi, China
“Trip to Chengyang”, published at Panda Guides on November 6, 2015 On the ride into Chengyang, this spring the minibus bounced over rocks and bumps. Along the side of the road, I could see... Read More
Societies Change, but the Beer Remains the Same
“Societies Change, but the Beer Remains the Same”, published in Roads and Kingdoms on October 28, 2015 333 Beer in Saigon Food vendors pushed three-wheeled carts down the street. Motorcycl... Read More
The House of Mao — Visiting Mao Zedong’s Hometown
“House of Mao”, published in The World of Chinese in October 2015 Vendors shout the names and prices of trinkets they are selling, tour guides take bourgeois families enjoying unproductive... Read More
Stuart Stevens On Taking The Field, From Football To The Presidency
“Stuart Stevens On Taking The Field, From Football To The Presidency”, published in Roads and Kingdoms on September 16, 2015 In 2012, Stuart Stevens helped Mitt Romney secure a prize many people c... Read More
Don’t let history of WWII control today’s policy
“70th anniversary a time for reflection”, published in China.org.cn on September 2, 2015 The September 2nd anniversary of Japan signing the papers of surrender aboard the USS Missouri in T... Read More
How American Expats Can Represent Their Country
“How American Expats Can Represent Their Country”, published in The Federalist on June 18, 2015 I was standing on stage wearing a pink Hello Kitty shirt, Hello Kitty glasses, a wig, and a ... Read More
Tolerance is key in the wake of tragedy
“Finding Buddha in Putuo Shan”, published in Panda Guides on April 2, 2015 Everyone has their own ideas about religion. Everyone has their own ideas about what is offensive or blasphemous.... Read More
Finding Buddha in Putuo Shan
“Finding Buddha in Putuo Shan”, published in Panda Guides on April 2, 2015 In the lobby of Ningbo Train Station, black market taxi drivers and cheap guesthouse operators are yelling at eve... Read More
Why Obama is wrong about ISIS
“Why Obama is wrong about ISIS”, published in Panda Guides on November 29, 2014 In 2008, emails circulated claiming U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama was a secret Muslim. Obama went... Read More