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What kind of advice about dealing with the Chinese can American expatriates pass along to President Bush, who comes through Saturday night for a state visit?
Take a long-term view, they say. Ensure your expectations are realistic. Show respect by soaking in some Chinese history. Dealing with the Chinese is a contact sport, so work on relationships — but have fun.
Some insights from Americans who have built a life in China:
Persistence pays off
Pete
Sat, 14 Oct 2006 15:36:10 +0800
Willy, I wanted to let you know that Oracle Bones was named a finalist for the National Book Award in America.

| President Bush speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington after meeting with his cabinet |

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld acknowledged Thursday progress in the Iraq war has not been going 'well enough or fast enough' in his first extended remarks since announcing his resignation under political pressure.
Rumsfeld said little about his impending departure when speaking to a friendly audience of students, teachers and military personnel at Kansas State University.
Instead, he offered a retrospective of sorts on his two tours as
defense chief while echoing President Bush's appraisal that the
conflict has been going poorly in recent months. (Watch what the U.S. could do besides 'stay the course' or
'cut and run' -- 2:01 ![]()
All Things Considered, May 18, 2006 · Writer Peter Hessler spent two years teaching English to young men and women who wanted to be teachers in rural schools. Some of his students at Fuling Teachers College are featured in his new book, Oracle Bones: A Journey Between China's Past and Present. He reads an excerpt from
These days books about China are filled with numbers cold, hard statistics.
It's understandable. After all, China is the world's fastest-growing economy. At this point in its history, the nation's best storyteller is probably an accountant.