Unite. Diligent. Progress -- The Chinese propagandist -- Foreign friends -- Young Turks, old hacks -- On assignment -- Bad China days -- The failed propagandist -- The big cleanup -- Live from Ling Long pagoda -- Dinosaur bones and brothels -- Chocolate city -- The bachelor -- The Beijinger -- Rent a white guy -- The "Rent a white guy" guy -- Chasing the iron rooster -- Dancing idiot -- Chollywood dreaming -- "Burst into bloom" -- Singing Elvis for the people.
Summary
In a look at life as an expatriate and the ways in which a country can transform a foreign resident, a freelance writer shares his adventures in Beijing, from fake businessman to Chinese propagandist to low-budget music video star.
