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A Question of Culture

Paul Dotta

A Question of Culture is a search to discover our Why. Join me as we literally and figuratively travel China's past and present.

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Travelogue: Hometown Goodies

Our last morning in Tianjin is finally here. Our personal affairs concluded successfully (yay!), we can turn our attention to getting home. Before we head to the airport, there are some errands to run. Orders to fill, actually. XiBeiJiao is...

24 hours ago
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Wielding Power Over Yourself (Part VII)

“The Watchman”, Clay Zhang.

HanFeizi is nothing if not relentless. Relentless on this singular point: physical safety. Safety of body but perhaps not of mind. Protection of wealth. Vast wealth but shared unequally. Height defined by the de...

5 days ago
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Travelogue: Tianjin Crosstalk

I believe the phrase “Chinese opera” sparks some familiarity in a lot of people outside China. The vocal performance is distinctive, and I think it is fair to say, an acquired taste. As much as Western opera sounds best when performed by ma...

8 days ago
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Su Dongpo Accepts His Lot and Finds Hope

SuDongpo (and groupies) at the Su Di in Hangzhou, 2025.

At the time of writing, I’ve struggled with a few low days (all better now). These things happen from time to time. Small disappointments grow out of proportion, we feel inadequate to...

12 days ago
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Travelogue: A Normal Day at School

Me and the man.

[Author’s Note: We do love Clay Zhang and were so fortunate to once again get to see many pieces that are not always on public display. A Special Thank You to the shop manager for her generous invitation to TNU.]

On our fi...

15 days ago
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