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Earth Sense: China a country of crowds, distances, fertile silt
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In spite of the many differences between Western and Asian culture, my current residence in Anhui, China, reminds me of Germany. Densely populated towns alternate with green agricultural fields. Streets are jammed full of cars and motor scooters, vehicles of all sizes parked on curbs, sidewalks and whatever space is available.
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