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Time, Segregation, Opression...

...and other Xinjiang stereotypes. This Christian Science Monitor article has got them all. Let me count the ways: 1: Xinjiang time is so freaky. I can't believe it! The screen flashes 5:05 p.m., and for a moment, I fear I’ve missed the ballgame – ... ...full story at Opposite End of China

from Opposite End of China on Thu, Oct 02 2008

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