I've never been to mainland China, and I don't know if I'll ever go – but some of the scenes here tempt me. What I see here is at loggerheads with the China of my mind, which is formed by childhood impressions and an extensive reading of Chinese history through Nixon's visit. The change in China within my own lifetime is stunning; nearly beyond belief. When I was young, millions of Chinese died of starvation and privation, thanks to Mao's personality cult. Now billions of Chinese are prospering, and yearning for more. It's one of the world's most heartening stories, and it's still unfolding...
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Chinese time-lapse photography compilation...
I've never been to mainland China, and I don't know if I'll ever go – but some of the scenes here tempt me. What I see here is at loggerheads with the China of my mind, which is formed by childhood impressions and an extensive reading of Chinese history through Nixon's visit. The change in China within my own lifetime is stunning; nearly beyond belief. When I was young, millions of Chinese died of starvation and privation, thanks to Mao's personality cult. Now billions of Chinese are prospering, and yearning for more. It's one of the world's most heartening stories, and it's still unfolding...
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