An open mall of shops near the center of Beijing
Our dessert at the restaurant known for its roast duck
My Japanese colleagues
The duck and the lion mark the entrance to the restaurant
Neon lights show the way to shopping and dining in downtown Beijing
Lots of people out for a stroll near the center of Beijing
From my room at the Beijing Hilton: Lots of construction around
The governors mansion in Taipei
Downtown Taipei, Taiwan (Starbucks can be found anywhere)