As an environmentalist I feel as though I am continually reading and hearing ‘bad news’ environmental stories (particularly about China!), which over time can erode at the optimism and hope we need to be effective....Read More
Mei Zhang, founder of WildChina, was recently named as a judge on the Finalist Selection Committee for the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The awards, organized by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), are “aimed at...Read More
“We sat around the table on stools, lunching on simple foods, stir-fried greens, meats and rice. Nainai had her bowl as well – placed by one of her grandsons at the foot of her coffin....Read More
Never been to China before? Don’t know where to start planning a trip? Maybe you’ve already been to China’s major cities and their respective attractions. You want a trip that is adventurous, off the beaten...Read More
I had some Chinese friends over for dinner over the weekend and we were all lamenting the fact that we missed out buying a piece of Zhang Xiaogang’s portrait of a Chinese family. For those...Read More
Upon reflection, as a ‘city girl, I guess I never thought much about where my food came from. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I knew apples grew on trees, and a pumpkin had to...Read More
This last weekend celebrated the 11th annual Beijing International Tourism festival. The festival featured regional drum performances and a parade of floats from each of the 18 districts and counties in Beijing. Attendance at the...Read More
I learned how expensive it is to use my Iphone in China, the hard way! When I landed at Beijing airport and turned on my iPhone, the first text message popped up: “AT&T Free Msg:...Read More
I must be out of touch with China’s next generation. The son of a friend of mine called me up for some advice on career. This is how the conversation went: Son of a Friend...Read More
WildChina recently embarked on a series of initiatives to improve local practices in rural areas in southwest China. This is the final section of the three-part series examining efforts to improve life for those in...Read More
