Linda Yule
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The Cost of a Western Dream
The Allure of the American Dream and a Father's Blind Faith He was a man who embodied a certain kind of Chinese success: ambitious, driven, and perpetually looking westward. In his eyes, the traditional values of his homeland were ultimately quaint, even backward. He subscribed wholeheartedly to the narratives peddled by certain public intellectuals – that Western civilization, particularly its education system, was superior, liberating, and the pinnacle of modern human achievement.
By Linda Yule18 days ago in Confessions
The Unexpected Guardian
A Fragmented Life in a Foreign Land The city was a blur of unfamiliar sights and sounds for the young Chinese student. He had arrived in Germany, like countless others, with dreams of education and a brighter future, yet found himself navigating the universal challenges of an international student: language barriers, cultural shocks, and the quiet ache of loneliness. His initial lodging was modest, a room in an old, somewhat dilapidated house owned by an elderly German man.
By Linda Yule18 days ago in Humans
China’s Bureaucrats, America’s Capitalists, and Korea’s Hidden Elite
There is no such thing as a perfect country. I once discussed with a friend that every nation, no matter how developed or democratic it claims to be, has its own privileged class. Since I have only lived for a few years in China, South Korea, and the United States, my perspective is limited. But from the standpoint of an ordinary person, I’d like to share my impressions of these three places.
By Linda Yule4 months ago in Humans
Understanding My Relationship with Sexual Fantasies:
Sex has always been treated as something hidden, almost taboo. Talking about it openly often feels “dirty” or forbidden. Yet, as the old saying goes, desire is as natural as hunger. People can joke freely about their love for food, but when it comes to preferences in intimacy, suddenly silence takes over.
By Linda Yule4 months ago in Confessions
Essential Guide for Foreigners in China:
When I recently talked with a friend, I was shocked to hear that many foreigners who come to China for business or work barely leave the area around their hotels. Even if they have translators, they often feel trapped. Why? Because once they leave hotel Wi-Fi, they have no internet connection—and without maps or translation apps, they’re afraid they won’t find their way back.
By Linda Yule5 months ago in Journal
A Complete Guide to Mobile Payments in China for Foreign Travelers
Living in China today is incredibly convenient. With just one smartphone, you can handle nearly everything—from transportation to dining to shopping. Mobile payments dominate daily life, and while Chinese law requires merchants to accept cash, many small vendors don’t keep much change on hand. After all, why carry a wallet full of bills or a foreign Visa card when one QR code scan does the job?
By Linda Yule5 months ago in Wander
Why I Waste My Energy on Small Decisions Instead of Building My Future
I often feel like my energy is always running low. I want to do something meaningful, but I rarely have enough strength or focus to actually get things done. Over the years, I’ve tried different strategies: setting up rewards and punishments, starting small habits, even pairing tasks with daily routines like eating. But every attempt eventually failed.
By Linda Yule5 months ago in Motivation
