You make it sound like you're trapped there. You're not. You can leave the country anytime you want. You won't be able to get back in, but is that really such a bad thing? To try to pretend otherwise is ludicrous. China is China is China. Full Comment>>

"Nowadays, you’re very unlikely to have to go without a proper burrito in China." I guess all these articles are written by foreigners living in 1st and 2nd tier cities. Try finding a burrito in a 4th tier city today. "All in all, patients can expect the latest equipment, language assistance, modern ... Full Comment>>

The Chinese vaccine makes no sense because it is barely 50% effective and has serious side effects. Pfizer, Moderna, and, soon, J&J makes complete sense because they are highly effective. Are the people who recovered from Covid truly recovered? And how long are they immune? This remains to be seen. We have a ... Full Comment>>

Why would the family refuse a post-mortem? Don't they want to know an official medical reason why their daughter died? Wouldn't that solve a lot of questions as opposed to speculating she died from overwork and giving this reason a ridiculous number? 996? Seriously? Sometimes people have underlying medical issues ... Full Comment>>

I'm still planning on doing it p/t to supplement my f/t teaching job in China. I don't see how this can be enforced, at least not now. Full Comment>>

I've been in China almost 10 years and I haven't heard of any of these venues. Guess this article only applies to those foreigners living in 1st and 2nd tier cities. Full Comment>>

"With some experience, an English teacher living in China can easily make more than than a teacher in the US." Um...yeah, if you teach in Oklahoma. And unlike a US teacher, there are no state retirement benefits, excellent medical benefits, 401K, HSA, Social Security (let's face it - the Chinese gov't will ... Full Comment>>

+1 on Spiderboenz's comment. The only thing that China does better than anywhere else is tea. China does tea like nobody's business. Full Comment>>

You're American, but you wrote "learnt" as opposed to "learned?" Full Comment>>

Nice article, but it's really only applicable to those living in a first or maybe second tier cities. If you're working in the lower tier cities you'll be hard pressed to find girls who can anything in English other than "Hello" and "Sorry." And forget about finding foreign restaurants or ... Full Comment>>

70% of female factory workers in GZ? WTF!? Full Comment>>

That's an impressive feat for a 10 yr. old. He'd make a good special forces operator if he chooses that route later in life. Full Comment>>

"Also, avoid maintaining eye contact for too long, as this is seen as threatening." But they can stare at me every day? Because back in Baltimore ppl get shot in the face with a 9mm for prolonged eye contact. Full Comment>>

Nicely written article. It's interesting to note how China expats respond to certain cities. Robk hated Zhengzhou, but I loved it. I concur that Fuzhou reeks of apathy, but I know other expats who love it so much they have bought apartments there. I guess how we respond to any given city in China is based on our ... Full Comment>>

“White” laowais are given preferential treatment often by virtue of their looks. Take English language teachers. A white non-native English speaker will likely be hired over an Asian native-English speaker, because they look more the part." True...if you apply to work as an ESL teacher at one of the thousands ... Full Comment>>

Rather than risk having a Chinese witch doctor put unsterlized instruments in my mouth, I took a weekend trip to Seoul to see a real dentist. My colleague flew to Bangkok one weekend to get a root canal. If you can afford to leave China for proper medical treatment, then do it. I wouldn't trust these people to put a ... Full Comment>>

Well-written article. I think 98% of street vendors cut corners. I never took that risk, even when there were no other food options available. And to call it food is being generous. Full Comment>>

If you insist on using the word "whence," keep in mind that preceding the word with "from" is redundant. "Whence" implies "from" already. Yeah, this is not exactly news to the rest of us. China is as shallow as a puddle of gutter oil. To be fair, I've seen examples of guanxi ... Full Comment>>

As an American, I say with any luck California will fall off into the ocean. Full Comment>>

I take it Constance Wu doesn't date white guys. Full Comment>>

"Modern science has confirmed that there are no nutritional benefits in drinking urine. However, locals in Dongyang all praise the eggs." Why? "No why! We have 5000 year history. Now I go eat placenta, dog and rhino horn so my soldier salute. You no understand stupid laowei." Just when I think ... Full Comment>>

Thank you Matthew Garrett for exposing a pathetic attempt by the Chinese gov't to steal personal info. Full Comment>>

Chinese girls wear so much makeup they look like borderline geisha girls sans the class. Full Comment>>

Can't you guys see the writing on the wall...literally? These monkeys don't want us here. Not now, not ever. Time to go home. Full Comment>>

1 billion of them are horny Chinese guys. Full Comment>>