tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909303146179310918.post8046647602035206549..comments2023-08-24T18:52:51.907+08:00Comments on Annecdotes: Mr. Kim's visit to ChinaAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810681074376080569noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909303146179310918.post-3189157728410382692013-01-26T09:55:09.659+08:002013-01-26T09:55:09.659+08:00The only time I have ever been to China was in 198...The only time I have ever been to China was in 1982 going in through Macao and only really able to explore Guangdong Province. We were in mostly rural areas and ate in communes since there were no restaurants. In the towns, I was astonished by large waves of bicyclists racing down the streets. It was eery because all you heard was the shushing sound from the bikes and bicycle bells. There were no cars at all only PLA transport trucks. So much change in so short a time. It must be dizzying for the older population. I also worry that this emptying out of the rural areas is going to mean agricultural shortfalls (though probably the old labor-intensive model of agriculture has been giving way to a more mechanized model).<br /><br />It's now frigid in DC and we finally have snow. So, skating time!Jimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891331049535299222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909303146179310918.post-55531970619876284782013-01-08T10:38:50.842+08:002013-01-08T10:38:50.842+08:00Anna, what do you think about "knowledge hubs...Anna, what do you think about "knowledge hubs?" have you seen them succeed much?estephannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909303146179310918.post-90530914361045351832012-12-30T11:43:48.683+08:002012-12-30T11:43:48.683+08:00hoi anna! I just noticed the comment above that th...hoi anna! I just noticed the comment above that the bank will help china develop strategies to help urban transpportation. I could not help but notice that when I was there in 1979, they had most of their population on bikes, on foot and in buses.... did any one else notice that there seems to be some irony at work here? I am hoping the initiative will be successful of course but the chinese friends I have might not wish to give up their cars so quickly at this point? happy new year to all the family, ernaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com