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Coke, Heat, Standardisation

Hukeng: slag compressed to make briquettes
Fuel briquettes made from a mix of compressed coke slag, wood chip and water. Used to be a common sight in the Hutong but likely …



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21 Feb 2010

In: Cultural Norms
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Understanding Rules

19 Apr 2008

In: Today's Office
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It took three year’s to fill 48 page passport, and three working days to apply for a replacement. Despite the proximity of an automatic passport photo …
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Setting Out Again

22 May 2006

In: Today's Office
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Today’s shave comes courtesy of a back alley barber in a nearby village. I would never have found this place were it not for my …
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