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Off the Great Wall: The Complicated Chinese Family Tree

Posted on March 10, 2013 by jozjozjoz

Did you know that every member of a Chinese family is called something different depending on whether it’s from one’s mom’s side or dad’s side and their seniority? It gets quite confusing, so the folks at Off the Great Wall … Continue reading →

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Brain Drain – In Reverse

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Tim

In 1969, my dad came to the United States to get a Ph.D., on the recommendation of a mentor of his in Taiwan. The idea was to get the Ph.D., then return to Taiwan and get a high paying job … Continue reading →

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