A blog reader from rural Maine, Arielle, wrote to me that my “reportage from life on the ground in China” gives her a sense of what to …
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How to Plan a Chinese Funeral: A step-by-step guide
I noticed more people are reading my Chinese funeral blog post these days, and I wonder if it has to do with Covid-19, though I am unaware …
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Black Lives Matter
Before the police killed George Floyd, I had shut myself away so I could be free from corona, free from the news, free from the hate Trump …
Life Post-Quarantine
Every morning I wake up in a little tent on the second floor of my friend’s shop to birdsong and roosters crowing in the distance. Sometimes …
One Chinese Person’s Reflection on the Coronavirus Pandemic
My cousin, Yanhao, who was self-quarantined alone on the other side of Kunming, played a large role in keeping my spirits lifted during …
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Mexico City: Calm Before the Coronavirus Storm
One of the shiniest silver linings from this pandemic is that I am connecting with people from all over the world. From North Carolina to …
A Long-Distance Relationship in the Time of the Coronavirus
Mela is from Sichuan, China but currently resides in Shenzhen with her boyfriend. When the outbreak hit China and all our cities were forced …
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Why You Should Wear a Mask (and Other Precautions Against COVID-19)
Whether you’re sick or not, wear a mask when you go outside. Why? For two main reasons: You might carry the virus: The longest …
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Quarantined with a Baby, In-Laws, and a Company to Run
Mengyun is my cousin from Chongqing, China, where she lives with her husband and their newborn son, whom I have yet to meet! She is the one …
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The Art of Social Distancing and Relationships in Beijing
I had a very distressful morning. I felt helpless and angry at how certain governments are handling the crisis. But I know that feeling this …
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What Should We Remember When the Coronavirus Pandemic is Over?
While I was looking for an angle for a story to pitch (first time ever!!) to news agencies in the US (including FOX News, but never heard …
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How to Prepare for Coronavirus: Advice from someone who has been through it
The coronavirus is spreading rapidly in the States, and I'm seeing two sides: people in panic and people who think everyone is overreacting. …
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