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China’s Pioneers: Around the world with no sleep and a new language

By Administrator · On August 7, 2014

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Are these the worst working hours in world sport?

Twenty days at a time working four hours on and four hours off, crammed onto a boat with seven crewmates, some freeze-dried food and one change of clothes each. Repeat for nine months, until you have crossed the globe.

“My family didn’t want me to join this team,” admits Liu Ming, who goes by the English name Leo on the boat. Read More

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