: Sugarcane symbolized the new connectivity between the tropical South and the frigid North.
: The sea of blue and grey Mao suits was starting to break. Younger people began wearing "Western-style" colorful down jackets or trench coats. Sugarcane Peking 1985
: For a few fen (cents), a vendor would chop a section of the stalk and peel back the tough outer rind with a sharp cleaver. : Sugarcane symbolized the new connectivity between the
: The city was a "Kingdom of Bicycles." Cars were rare, reserved for high-ranking officials. : For a few fen (cents), a vendor
In 1985, the streets of Peking (now Beijing) were a landscape of transition, where the deep-rooted traditions of old China met the first real surges of modern economic reform. Among the most iconic sights of this era, especially during the biting winter months, were the . The Presence of Sugarcane in 1985 Peking
To understand "Sugarcane Peking 1985," one must look at the unique atmosphere of the city during that specific year: The "Dual-Track" Economy
: Sugarcane was primarily a winter treat. Massive stalks were transported from the warmer southern provinces to the capital.