My life has changed ever since Line 5 of Beijing's subway began its service. I ride the bus or taxi much less now. That is good for my health because the nearest subway station is 10 minutes from where I work. And that is the ideal jogging distance for me. Besides, I can finish much of my shopping en route.
I strongly object to the idea that this film portrays only the backwardness of China, instead, I think it is a bright story about a noble person.
I've become both an idiot and a jerk since I started learning Chinese. This degeneration in my demeanor stems from this fact: By raising the bar on my Mandarin level, I've increased both my capabilities of communication and miscommunication.
Although she's already 11 years old, Ren Xin is as short as a child of 4 or 5. Her left shoulder is higher than the right and her left leg is about 4 centimeters shorter than the right. Her ribs protrude from her torso. As she grows, the extra arm growing out of her back - a culprit of her suffering - is also growing.
The beer was flowing freely, the pub was packed to the point where revelers were sitting on the pool table and the cheering was making it difficult to conduct conversations. Welcome to Australian election night in Beijing.
Sauro Angelini might have enjoyed an easier and more comfortable life after retirement if his wife hadn't suggested opening a restaurant in Beijing.
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