Second China

A hostess introduces a visitor to a teahouse in Second China, a virtual city aimed and educating and preparing foreign service or other government professionals for their first visit to China. Accessible through the popular online world Second Life, Second China offers an array of virtual experiences to users who want to familiarize themselves with the sights and experiences they will encounter as first-time visitors. These include meetings, visits to teahouses and other Chinese cultural institutions, even a taxi cab ride.

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