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In China, much of life involves skirting regulations, and one of the basic truths is that forgiveness comes easier than permission.

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I began to see motorcyclists who had attached computer discs to their back mudflaps, because they made good reflectors. In a place called Xingwuying, locals climbed the Great Wall whenever they wanted to receive a cell phone signal.

Peter Hessler

Peter Hessler

Peter Hessler

Born: June 14, 1969 (age 56)

Bio: Peter Hessler is an American writer and journalist. He is the author of four acclaimed books about China and has contributed numerous articles to The New Yorker and National Geographic, among other publications.

Known for:

River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze (2001)
Country Driving: A Chinese Road Trip (2010)
Chinese Sentiment (2011)

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