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Fostering appreciation for China through short, insightful posts on all aspects of China. Chinaful Blog examines everything from Chinese law, policy and economy to travel in China, Chinese culture and Chinese food.
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Guest Post: Cucumber Salad! A Chinese Staple
Today's post is a new recipe for Chinaful readers - but you have to take a little trip over to The Hot & Healthy blog to get it. As I write in my guest post, I'm such a fan of MacKenzie and Marysia’s invocation of clean living, but with a little spice. These girls truly get the benefits of balance in food and in life, a concept straight from China. Check them out - and enjoy my version of Marinated Cucumber Salad, or 涼拌黃瓜 (liáng bàn huáng ...Posted on 10 May 2012 | 4:14 pm
Chinese Government 101: Behind China's Courts
Today I'm returning to the Chinese Government 101 series and that cliffhanger I left for Chinaful readers in this post. Last installment, I detailed the structure of China's judiciary, its appeals system and its requirements for judges. Today I cover what happens inside China's courts, or more accurately, behind them. In a US courtroom, the presiding judge makes the final rulings. That ruling may be appealed to a higher court, but otherwise it stands. Not so in China...Posted on 7 May 2012 | 5:51 am
A Day in the Park, China Style
A day at the park. It's an activity that seems a bit passe to many Americans these days, busy with work or occupied with shopping, movies or the gym. But it's very much a part of life in China even in major cities to this day. It's communal, interactive and lively. People make new friends, enjoy light exercise and just have fun - mostly, for free. Walking through a park is one of my most treasured activities in every Chinese city I visit. It's the best place to...Posted on 25 April 2012 | 7:08 am
ChinaSnap! Lacquered Ducks in a Row
This is a picture of... lacquered roast ducks, geese and other poultry hanging in the window of a butcher's shop. At the time I took this ChinaSnap! I was... in Hong Kong, walking the tiny alleys of Central and SoHo and taking in the sights and smells of the food market. I remember that... I enjoyed walking this street more than visiting Hong Kong's jewelry and fashion stores. Moments of daily life in China for me are the most enjoyable, like people picking out their week's groceries...Posted on 18 April 2012 | 3:17 pm
Name that Food {Dragon Fruit}
Of the many things I love about Chinese food (spicy! sharing! sometimes strange!) at the top of the list is the variety of ingredients that are essentially non-existent in Western cuisine. I think everything tastes a little better when you know what you're eating, so from time to time I plan to have installments of Name that Food - a guide to the vegetables, fruits, meats, grains and spices you may come across when visiting China. {One type of Dragon Fruit, image c/o of Flickr via Pintere...Posted on 9 April 2012 | 5:56 am
