This one is from Rhonda Parkinson, About
Cucumber Salad Recipe - Chinese Salads - a Chinese Recipe for Cucumber Salad

Traditionally. Szechuan cucumber salad is made by heating cucumbers in a 
spicy mixture of sesame oil, chili peppers, and Szechuan peppercorns. 
In this quick and easy version, cucumbers are tossed in a red wine vinegar 
dressing spiked With minced ginger and chili flakes.

Note: If you find the sesame flavor a little too strong, try uSing 
2 tablespoons soy sauce and 2 tablespoons seeame oil.

INGREDIENTS:

   * 4 pickling cucumbers (about 1 pound)
   * 2 teaspoons salt
   *  1/3 cup red wine vinegar
   *  3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
   *  1 tablespoon soy sauce
   *  1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
   *  2 teaspoons minced ginger
   *  1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

PREPARATION:

Cut the ends off the pickling cucumbers. Cut in half, then lengthwise into quarters, 
and into strips about the width of French files.

Place the cucumber strips in a colander and sprinkle the salt over.

Let the cucumbers sit for 30 minutes. 
Pat dry with paper towels to remove the excess water.

vvhlle the cucumbers are desalting make up the dressing: 
wisk together the red wine vinegar, Asian sesame oil. soy sauce, sugar, 
ginger. and red pepper flakes.

Lay out the cucumber strips in a dish and pour the dressing over. 
Cover with plastic wrap and chill the cucumbers for 4 hours or overnight. 
Serve the cucumber salad cold. Serves 4


does not mention removing seeds.
first cut seems to be crosswise.