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Getting into China was not easy. Going through immigration we needed a passport and visa. We were finger printed, our eyes were scanned and our temperature was taken to make sure we were not sick. Much of the population is employed by the government. All men have to retire at 60 and women at 50 to give jobs to the younger generation. When retired all get government paid pension. The health care system needs work. It’s free but often long lines for basic medical care.
While we visited Tenement Square we were warned by our guides not to speak of Taiwan or Tibet. In the Square like most parts of China there are cameras all over but because it is such a sensitive area they had listening devices that can hear what you are saying from long distances.
Their children go to school from 8:00 in the morning and often until 10 at night with a few breaks in-between. Many speak multiple languages. Much of what they will do as far as a future job depends on a single test at the end of high school so the parents drive their kids hard.
While we visited Tenement Square we were warned by our guides not to speak of Taiwan or Tibet. In the Square like most parts of China there are cameras all over but because it is such a sensitive area they had listening devices that can hear what you are saying from long distances.
Their children go to school from 8:00 in the morning and often until 10 at night with a few breaks in-between. Many speak multiple languages. Much of what they will do as far as a future job depends on a single test at the end of high school so the parents drive their kids hard.
