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Letter from the Editor of the Beijing Fact File, 2004 Letter from the Editor Letter from the Editor Letter from the Editor Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Spring is just about spring ,officially anyway,but the recent run of face-numing weather and foggy dawns have done little to set the pulses and seeing young men's fancy turning lightly of love.That's what's is expected in this new season,but this time around our guess is that guys' heavy overcoats wise in our April issue and,who knows?,maybe a Young Love pecture feature.

We hope you enjoy this Children's Special edition in which we bring focus to the readjustment and other problems that face the children of foreign expatriates when come to live in Beijing and other parts of China.Some children,of course interests such sports clubs.

Other,while not exactly traumatized by culture shock,are sometimes upset by being taken away from their schools,friends and relatives in their home country.Which is why schools here such as the Western Academy of Beijing and it's elementary school,BISS and others,go to considerable lengths to help their pupils settle down and enjoy their time here.Parent's understanding of their offspring's difficylties is equally crucial , and it's good to know that understanding and care afforded them.

On other pages you will find the second Yesteryear Beijing feature by prolific ltalian aythor Adriano Madaro -who arguably know more about China than any other foreigner-and the latest exclusive from intrepid laowai New Long Marchers Ed and Andrew McEwen ,this time from Sichuan. We also bring you lots of entertainment and foodie news,including our popular Dining Guide which this month focuses on Vietnamese cuisine. Local news updates too,of course,and all manner of other info to keep you au fait.

Enjoy!-and may you soon delight in the new spring in your steps.

Li Mingxia
Deputy Editor-in-Chief