George Ding has a B.A. in Film Production and a minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures from the University of Southern California and received a Renaissance Scholars Prize upon graduation. He currently lives and works in Beijing as an English teacher and freelance writer/filmmaker. He is also the editor of The Hypermodern, a Beijing-based blog about culture and politics.
Hey JZ, I don't know how I missed your comment. I'm really sorry for the late reply.
Please get in touch next time you're in Beijing, we'll hang out. My e-ma ...11 years ago»
I changed my citizenship to be eligible for college scholarships. A pragmatic reason to be sure, but at the time I didn't really think about it. My mom led me i ...11 years ago»
Thank you for reading Daniel. No one's called me "Ding" since college, haha. ...11 years ago»
Thank you very much Gelatin for sharing your story, and congratulations to you for finding the woman of your dreams in China =)
I agree with your point about ...11 years ago»
This is a really difficult question to answer. All I can say is that in my experience, it is not a reproductive advantage to be a svelte Chinese man in America. ...11 years ago»
Thanks for the comment Erwin. It's always fun to hear other people's stories. I remember when I first came to Beijing and I couldn't understand the ticket lady ...11 years ago»
Thanks for sharing your story Alice. It must be even more frustrating to be in your own country and have people tell you what you are and what you are not.
I ...11 years ago»
I agree alienation can happen to anyone, it's just a question of degree. It took me a long time to realize that though. ...11 years ago»
Haha, I believe you Lulu. I am very glad readers are finding similar stories in their own lives. ...11 years ago»
The woman took my burgundy Chinese passport, put it in her drawer, and that was it: I was an American. But...there was no chorus of angels, no burst of light.
The woman took my burgundy Chinese passport, put it in her drawer, and that was it: I was an American. But...there was no chorus of angels, no burst of light.
Hey JZ, I don't know how I missed your comment. I'm really sorry for the late reply. Please get in touch next time you're in Beijing, we'll hang out. My e-ma ...11 years ago»
I changed my citizenship to be eligible for college scholarships. A pragmatic reason to be sure, but at the time I didn't really think about it. My mom led me i ...11 years ago»
Thank you for reading Daniel. No one's called me "Ding" since college, haha. ...11 years ago»
Thank you very much Gelatin for sharing your story, and congratulations to you for finding the woman of your dreams in China =) I agree with your point about ...11 years ago»
This is a really difficult question to answer. All I can say is that in my experience, it is not a reproductive advantage to be a svelte Chinese man in America. ...11 years ago»
Thanks for the comment Erwin. It's always fun to hear other people's stories. I remember when I first came to Beijing and I couldn't understand the ticket lady ...11 years ago»
I completely agree John =) ...11 years ago»
Thanks for sharing your story Alice. It must be even more frustrating to be in your own country and have people tell you what you are and what you are not. I ...11 years ago»
I agree alienation can happen to anyone, it's just a question of degree. It took me a long time to realize that though. ...11 years ago»
Haha, I believe you Lulu. I am very glad readers are finding similar stories in their own lives. ...11 years ago»