I’ve been studying history in China
My name is Leo. I'm from Australia,and I've been teaching in China for two years.I teach in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province.This is really an interesting city with a very colorful history.There is some European influene in the city,and some of the old build-ings in Harbin are in Russian style.
Since I came to China,I've been learning a lot about my family history.Although I'm Australian,my family is Jewish.So it was very interesting for me to learn that a lot of Jews came to live in Harbin many years ago.My parents were so surprised when I told them about this in China.In fact, the first Jews probably came to Kaifeng more than a thousand years ago,and were welcomed by the Song Emperor.
When I lived in Australia, Istudied history at school,but we usually studied Australian or western history.However,when I heard that I was going to work in China,I started studying Chinese history.I've been studying for over two years now.My friends in Australia said that Chinese history was very hard to understand,but I don't really agree.I think if you study hard,you'll be able to understand any culture.For a for-eogmer like me,the more Ilearn about Chinese history,the more I enjoy living in China.
I really enjoy my time in China. Although I live quite far from Beijing,I'm certain I will be here for the Olympic Games in 2008!
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