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What the Chinese don't eat : the collected Guardian columns
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What the Chinese don't eat : the collected Guardian columns

by Xinran

A collection of newspaper columns exploring contemporary Chinese culture and its relationship with British life. The essays examine social and domestic topics to highlight the connections and differences between the two societies.

Accession 21791 ISBN 9780099501527 Publisher Vintage Books
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