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Saving the world, one tree at a time (8/6)
The beginning of the final week in Beijing – such a sad occasion with all the studying and fun that has been going on, but it has to end sometime, right? After language classes in the morning,...
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The art of deliberation (8/7)
Today was a very exciting morning, because in addition to the regular language classes, those in the Intermediate level class were scheduled to have a debate. All the Intermediate students gathered in...
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The light at the end of the tunnel (8/8 – 9)
With the very final test coming up and our time in Beijing coming quickly to a close, the day’s schedule was particularly light in order to give students enough time to see parts of Beijing they...
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A tearful goodbye (8/10)
The final day has finally arrived; a sad but, momentous occasion. This morning, students took their very final test that they’ve been studying very hard for. After a short morning review session,...
View ArticleWelcome home! (8/11)
On the morning of the 11th, each student arrived at the Yucai School accompanied by their host families. This was the time to finally say goodbye. After loading their luggage onto the bus, families...
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Beijing and Nanjing China’s Capital Cities
^ Please click an image to enlarge Beijing & Nanjing – China’s Late Imperial and Modern Capitals For over five centuries, Beijing was the imperial capital for both the Ming (1368 – 1644 CE) and...
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Material Culture Capitals
^ Please click an image to enlarge Both Nanjing and Beijing are known throughout the country and the world for distinctive types of material culture: for Nanjing, a special “cloud pattern” brocade is...
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Culture and People Capitals
^ Please click an image to enlarge Often, historically significant persons become almost synonymous with a city, even if they were not born there. For the capitals Beijing and Nanjing, this section...
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Appreciation Capitals
^ Please click an image to enlarge Americans visiting Washington, D.C. can easily identify the centers of political power in our nation’s capital. First and foremost in the national consciousness are...
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Geography Capitals
^ Please click an image to enlarge Few cities have played as significant a role in the political culture of China as the capital cities of Beijing and Nanjing. Literally translated as the “northern...
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