Culture
In Tokyo, I served jiaozi — and found a way to belong
Though cultural differences can divide, food and drink have the ability to transcend boundaries and bring people together, says Southern Weekly journalist Li Changsheng. He discusses the experience of living in Japan as a Chinese person, and how the simple jiaozi can convey identity and meaning.
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Culture
Encounters in Iran: Merchants, poets and ‘assassins’
While discussions of Iran often revolve around news of war and conflict, Southern Weekly journalist Li Jin offers a different perspective as she recounts her trip to Iran during Ramadan and reflects on the warmth of its people and the richness of its history and culture.
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