So we are all meeting together at the ferry pier, since we are going to Shuntak County, to a commune production brigade lying somewhere among all the waterways of the Pearl River Delta.

The new sea wall may stop the waves from the sea, but not from the children who enthusiastically greet our train as it passes. It's great to see this ages-old habit is still going strong.

Take a turn in the hall with my maid for a minute or two, and I'll take care to settle all matters and conditions for your reception.

... leader with no guts to take on his own party – the ultimate mark of Cain in the Blairite world view.