It didn’t matter whom I talked to, the conversation inevitably turned to those topics, and the opinions were always the same. This time, the hot topics were how racist Americans were and what imperialist bastards we were for bombing Kosovo. The television stations and newspapers run the same state-generated stories all across the country, and the Chinese form their opinions based on these somewhat controlled sources. By Paolo Bacigalupi The loneliest Chinese man I ever met lived halfway up the Rocket Chinese Three Gorges, in Sichuan Province. In a nondescript rural restaurant, an expat is humbled by a local’s worldly honesty. Browse our suggestions to find your perfect trip. Looking for China vacation ideas. Vacation rentals are ideal for your longer stay. Find all the best web-based write-ups and deals on your chosen destination. We’ll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for China each week.