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The End of the One-Child Policy

Published on November 2, 2015 Author guenc17

Last week, China began the process of phasing out its 36 year-old One-Child Policy in the face of slowing population growth and a massive elderly demographic. The policy, enacted in 1979, was designed to be a temporary measure to curb a surging Chinese population, for fear of a looming resource crisis brought on by overpopulation.… Continue reading The End of the One-Child Policy →

Sancha Village

Published on October 5, 2015 Author guenc17

https://goo.gl/maps/23s9LGC5kPG2 The village of Sancha, meaning three crossings, is known for little beyond the writings of Peter Hessler, who details his time in the village in Country Driving as well as in an article for the New York Times. As seen in the map, the village is approximately two hours north of Beijing, nestled in the mountains… Continue reading Sancha Village →