Last week, I joined the American Chamber of Commerce delegation on their mission to Heilongjiang Province. Americans know this area better by its former name of Manchuria.
While there we were treated with exceptional warmth and hospitality.
At the many dinners and luncheons we attended, waitresses were eager to fill our glasses with wine, beer, and white liquor (百九）。
At right, I am pictured with Heilongjiang's provincial Governor Zhang.
