Monthly Archives: July 2011

Chinese-US Immigration: Some Basics

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Elliot

A few fast facts about Chinese immigration culled from Guarding the Golden Door: American Immigration Policy and Immigrants since 1882 by Roger Daniels For over 60 years Chinese were completely barred from immigrating to the US. In 1882 Chester A. … Continue reading →

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Things I Talk About When I Talk About Education in China

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Elliot

I’m back in the US for a while after 2 years in China and I realize I’ve started to develop a standard line on some topics, especially education. In the spirit of Haruki Murakami, these are the things I talk … Continue reading →

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