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'Another me' finds herself in China

Betts Rivet loves adventure and travel. The 79-year-old used to enjoy flying her four-seat single engine plane and before coming to China over 15 years ago had visited 73 other countries.

Party people rule when it comes to the festive season

There are many reasons to love festive seasons in China, but my favorite is the way people party. On the weekend before Christmas, I hosted an office party at my home, and it took two days' work - from planning to cleanup. Most of the jamborees I've attended here have been months in preparation, with full rehearsals. These events require grand plans and grand stands, because performance takes center stage at Beijing's bashes.

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I try to get by with a little help from my friends at KTV

My boss looked at me in horror after hearing my startling confession. His glare seemed to condemn me, as if I had just admitted burning the Chinese flag.

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