It's interesting as I sit here in the lobby on the last evening I will spend in China. I have tried to figure out for myself what China "is" to me, after spending over a week among the people. Not sure I have it figured out yet. But as I sit here in the lobby I hear a rendition of 'Jingle Bells' being played on traditional Chinese instruments while the finishing touches are applied to a New Year's 'Tree' (complete with presents beneath). Across the street earlier today I saw a shop owner taking down a Santa Claus cut out decoration. Whatever I finally decide that China "is" to me...in the end I think it's a wonderful mixture of cultures just like anywhere else on this planet today. And just like anywhere else I am sure there are good people and thier are bad people. But what I will remember the most is the genuine friendliness that seems to have been in the hearts of all the Chinese people I have had the pleasure to meet on this trip.
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