Dear Readers, I just wanted to let you know that I am starting work on a book. At the moment it is in the very early stages, and I am writing this open letter partially to put pressure on myself to complete it. The book will be similar to the blog in some ways, as I will discuss a variety of topics that have already been mentioned briefly here including: education, rural life, issues facing migrant workers, the environment, and also a touch of politics, history and economics. I am also planning on a few topics that I have a closer connection with, like the difficulties facing disabled people in China and the Rape of Nanking. These topics will be presented in more depth than on the blog, […]

It’s been a wild first month of blogging with just over 1,400 hits. Like I mentioned yesterday, I ended up on a Chinese blog, and I was asked to write a short article for a Polish website about my time in the countryside. I am planning to expand the variety a bit in the next few months. I’m working on convincing a friend to write a recurring column called “Ask a Commie” that will give you access to a different and interesting viewpoint. Also you can start looking forward to some upcoming articles from another friend who purposefully chose not to join the party, even though it will limit his chances for promotion (which is a shame because he is a very bright guy). I’m […]