From the news

With departure less than 24 hours away, China is definitely on the brain.  Here are two recent news items you may be intrigued by:

• The one-child policy: an interesting commentary on the possibility of changing the policy.  The preference for boys over girls is perhaps overly emphasized in the article, although in some regions this preference does remain strong.
• World’s worst traffic jam: this traffic jam on a highway leading into Beijing has been going on for ten days (for more color commentary, go here).  Another reason for me to dislike Beijing.  Like it or not, I have to spend a few days there for meetings this week.  At least I’m flying in, not driving.