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Contributed Story: Sandwich, A Chinaman to Have a Beer With

December 29, 2012 Colin

A character profile of a Chinese drinking buddy of Chuck in Beijing, Sandwich, a peasant Chinaman made good.

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Contributed Story: Inside Look at Business in China

December 18, 2012 Colin

A look at business in China: the lack of innovation, the dishonesty, the corruption, the worst of the worst.

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Contributed Story: Mao’s Legacy of Loserdom

December 5, 2012 Colin

SUMMARY: A critique of the false legacy of China’s beloved leader, Mao Zedong.

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Colombia’s Economy: From the Margin to the Spotlight

July 17, 2012 Colin

SUMMARY: A bullish look at Colombia’s economy, in the context of Canadian Scotiabank’s purchase of Colpatria.

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Contributed Story: Revolution in China?

February 28, 2010 Colin

SUMMARY: An American expat in China explains his opinion on the prospect of revolution.

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Contributed Story: Chasing Women in China

January 15, 2009 Colin

SUMMARY: Contributed story from an American in China visiting a brothel, using a drug called ‘king’, and having more sex.

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