Author name: Cristiano Mei

Cristiano is a teacher that lives on the gorgeous coast of Shandong. He works at the Chinese Academy of Nonsense, where he earns the money for his next trip around the world

Traveling to Kinmen, the Island Where Time Flows Slowly

Kinmen (Jīnmén in Mandarin, also known as Quemoy in English, derived from the local pronunciation in Hokkien) is an island administered by Taiwan (the Chinese Republic) and claimed by China (Chinese People’s Republic) which is only 2 km away. Access from China was off-limits to foreigners up until 2008. So the first time I disembarked …

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Enter the Mantis: Interview with Will, a traditional kung fu practitioner

My name is Cristiano and I’ve been living and working in China for ten years. In my spare time I love writing and outdoor exercise (PM 2.5 permitting). I met Will Wain-Williams three years ago, and we immediately became friends. Will is a vigorous martial artist, as well as a tea expert. One of our …

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