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Cultural purity or commercial opportunity? As Wil says.... As the epitome of the considerate foreign resident, Imagethief is sensitive to the need to preserve China's cultural heritage. That's why I do not deface monuments or ridicule the metropolitan statuary (excessively)
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Trampling in China isn't new and the foreigners aren't the only ones doing it.
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In the latest Lost Laowai post I find a bit of new hope for my otherwise jaded opinion towards free thought in China. It comes, oddly enough, in the form of a CCTV anchorman. He's no Ron Burgundy, but he's pretty cool none-the-less.
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An interesting, humerous look at Beijing's many Starbucks locations and what to expect at each one.
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BEIJING - Starbucks has closed a coffeehouse in China's former imperial palace, the company said Saturday, ending a presence that sparked protests by Chinese critics who said it damaged a key historical site.
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Starbucks Corp. opened its first outlet in China in 1999. In 7 years the coffee maker has brewed more than 200 locations. Until 2004 China required foreign companies to ...
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From Starbucks in Dalian: A bit of cake, a bit of coffee, a swastika . . . well, this one is just plain weird.

Thank you, come again.
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One sad thing about life in Beijing is missing American food. My boyfriend is sick of me hearing me tell him how much I miss milkshakes and bread. There is are a number of Western-themed eateries, Dairy Queen, a Sizzler (or two), Pizza Huts and of course ubiquitious McDonalds, in the city. And if y
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