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Feb 24, 2016 11:24

Articles : estern commented on news 8 Chinese Products that are Actually Owned by Foreign Companies

You could also make a much longer list (and growing longer every day) of foreign products that are owned by Chinese companies. Full Comment>>

estern

Dec 16, 2015 09:45

Around China : estern commented on news Jiangsu Restaurant Charges All Customers an Extra 1 Yuan for Filtered Air

@Guest2301262 So you are arrogant enough to assume that because someone doesn't agree with you it can only be because they don't understand. It's entirely possible for 2 educated people to be given the same information and yet arrive at different opinions. But I guess if you no longer believe in the importance of ... Full Comment>>

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Dec 15, 2015 19:03

Around China : estern commented on news Jiangsu Restaurant Charges All Customers an Extra 1 Yuan for Filtered Air

It's not a basic service, it should be something that we can all take for granted, but unfortunately it's not! Restaurants are not responsible for the air quality. The government and polluting factories are. Do you really think each individual restaurant can be held accountable for the pollution that they played no ... Full Comment>>

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Dec 15, 2015 18:29

Around China : estern commented on news Jiangsu Restaurant Charges All Customers an Extra 1 Yuan for Filtered Air

Why not? If they provide a service that other restaurants don't, then they have every right to charge. If people don't want to pay, then don't go to that restaurant. Simple. All restaurant do charge for providing clean plates, table, floor etc... that's where part of the money goes. It's just not itemized on the ... Full Comment>>

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Nov 16, 2015 18:58

Around China : estern commented on news Netizens Debate Lighting of Oriental Pearl Tower in Support of Paris

Am i the only one that noticed that two thirds of the tower was lit red, and only the tip blue and white. Seemed like it was more of a statement about China that France. Why have ecc decided to show a unrelated photo when there are plenty of pictures of the Pearl Tower that night? Full Comment>>

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Oct 22, 2015 18:56

Around China : estern commented on news Classy Gansu Man Drives “British Royal Carriage” around City

My favorite thing about this is he seems to be dressed up like a cowboy! Full Comment>>

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Sep 30, 2015 10:59

Articles : estern commented on news Five Off the Beaten Track Destinations in China

Xiamen! Hardly off the beaten track Full Comment>>

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Sep 30, 2015 10:58

Articles : estern commented on news Five Off the Beaten Track Destinations in China

Xiamen! Hardly off the beaten track Full Comment>>

estern

Sep 30, 2015 10:58

Articles : estern commented on news Five Off the Beaten Track Destinations in China

Xiamen! Hardly off the beaten track Full Comment>>

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Jul 29, 2015 16:47

Articles : estern commented on news Shanghai #1, Beijing #7: What Are the Happiest Cities in China?

ummmmm Wuhan at 5! Are you high? By far the most miserable depressing place iv'e been in China with miserable depressing people to go with it. And where is Chengdu? It seems the list is based how happy the authors think people should be, rather than how happy they actually are. Full Comment>>

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Apr 06, 2015 09:36

Articles : estern commented on news Losers Back Home? Perceptions of English Teachers in China

Same for me. When they find out i'm not a teacher there whole tone changes and becomes all together more pleasant. Full Comment>>

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Mar 19, 2015 13:36

Around China : estern commented on news Mainland Visitors Protest Smuggling Stereotypes in Hong Kong: “I Do Not Shop in Hong Kong”

M&S is always my first stop when I go there. Full Comment>>

estern

Dec 16, 2014 10:41

Around China : estern commented on news Man Gets Jail Time for Shooting Rare Birds

China has wildlife protection laws? AND they are actually enforced??? Progress Full Comment>>

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Dec 08, 2014 09:02

Articles : estern commented on news Leaping Over the Great Firewall: Technology Life Hacks for China

I don't know where you are, but where I am it is absolutely blocked, and has been for 4/5 months. Could be another case of different parts of China having different censorship. Full Comment>>