China: Workers and Contrasts
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Edward Burtynsky's classic photo of a Chinese Factory
Recently, some people have told me that all of China is becoming an Industrial Wasteland
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I lived in China for 2 years. This sign was in my neighborhood.
I learned it's not new: It's a 1000 year old saying!
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But only 20% of China's population is really in these cities (EB)
I noticed quickly that everyone in China works very hard!
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Here is the China I got to know, and love...
This man is 75 and works every day
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"Hey, Camera Guy! Please take photo, my Old Mother!", called this man
My friend Jun Peng's Grandfathers farm is in the background
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The next morning, his Mother came up to the house, wearing her best coat.
Later, I sent them 2 framed prints...
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