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The Summer of 1993: My Father and Me in Beidaihe
Technology can restore a photograph, but it cannot turn back …
CHENGDE A BRIGHTER TOMORROW
Moonlight over Zisai.
Peace in every home.
Landscapes in words. Time leaves its traces.
From Chengde, a city in northern China: notes on technology, culture and everyday life, shaped by its landscapes and people.
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Laofangzi Tavern: A Taste of Chengde Tucked Away on Mashi Street
A small restaurant in Chengde’s old town, with more than …
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A Three-Yuan Car Wash—and Why the Math Actually Works
An annual membership costs 188 yuan, with 30 yuan returned. …
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ZISAI at 28: Technology Changes, Habits Stay
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Do You Remember the Elephant Slide in Chengde’s Mountain Resort?
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IT Is Like Air: You May Not Notice It, but You Cannot Do Without It 🌐
Invisible systems keep orders, inventory, payments and decisions moving. IT’s purpose is to give a business …