Burak43

Jul 07, 2015 09:34

Around China : Burak43 commented on news China to Train Five Thousand Football Coaches

Problem is, people in China don't rally do teamwork, despite being a collectivist society. I don't know if throwing more money at it will be enough to solve that. Full Comment>>

Burak43

Jul 06, 2015 18:25

Around China : Burak43 commented on news China to Train Five Thousand Soccer Coaches

Nice plans there, China, it would be a great shame if some corrupt officials, lazy glory hunters or clueless teachers would ruin them for you. Full Comment>>

Burak43

Jun 19, 2015 13:02

Around China : Burak43 commented on news China to Invest Billions in EU Infrastructure

Worst idea ever, they tried it already in Poland: http://www.voxeurop.eu/en/content/article/716731-motorway-china-couldnt-build Full Comment>>

Burak43

Jun 17, 2015 11:26

Articles : Burak43 commented on news Analyze, Not Memorize? Chinese Student Struggles in U.S. Chinese Language Class

Translation: Chinese-class required student to think for her self, Chinese student left puzzled. Full Comment>>

Burak43

Jun 17, 2015 11:25

Articles : Burak43 commented on news Analyze, Not Memorize? Chinese Student Struggles in U.S. Chinese Language Class

Translation: Chinese-class required student to think for her self, Chinese student left puzzled. Full Comment>>

Burak43

Jun 10, 2015 10:13

Articles : Burak43 commented on news Summer Blockbusters: 8 Must-See Movies Coming to China

Do you have more info about Mad Max being banned? Full Comment>>

Burak43

May 26, 2015 10:57

Around China : Burak43 commented on news U.S. Arrests Chinese Professor for Economic Espionage

Innovation with Chinese characteristics. Full Comment>>

Burak43

May 20, 2015 10:32

Articles : Burak43 commented on news When to Hold Your Tongue: The Importance of Respecting “Face”

Very well written about face. And it highlights the issue facing (lol) China. If everyone is too afraid to rock the boat and disturb the harmony (lol) to deal with some real problems, how much really can China improve? Extreme face will at best lead to "band aid" solution for problems, or at worst will make nobody ... Full Comment>>

Burak43

May 11, 2015 17:50

Around China : Burak43 commented on news China Publicly Blacklists 4 Badly Behaved Chinese Tourists

You guys are missing the best part. Assult with scolding water, bomb threats, delaying a plane full of people nets you 2 years black list. "disrespecting" a statue yields 10 years. All is well in Middle Kingdom. All is well. Full Comment>>

Burak43

Apr 24, 2015 12:36

Around China : Burak43 commented on news China Issues Wanted List of 100 Economic Fugitives

Haha, don't be silly. Chinese criminals fleeing from China, abroad are an internal Chinese matter. Chinese criminals fleeing to China from abroad are an internal Chinese matter. Sovereignty! Full Comment>>

Burak43

Apr 20, 2015 08:16

Articles : Burak43 commented on news Should the World Fear Chinese Soft Power?

The problem is that "win-win" is an alien concept in China. It's not simply enough for "you" to win, you also have to humiliate your opponent, only then have you truly won. This type of mindset is not conductive for either an advanced economy, nor for a great "soft" power. Full Comment>>

Burak43

Apr 16, 2015 11:22

Articles : Burak43 commented on news Should the World Fear Chinese Soft Power?

Chinese soft power in practice: http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/03/massive-denial-of-service-attack-on-github-tied-to-chinese-government/ Full Comment>>

Burak43

Oct 22, 2014 10:34

Articles : Burak43 commented on news 16 Things in Chinese Society that Foreigners Envy

Looking at some of the comments on the original article, it seems to mostly be the same old nationalistic drivel. Full Comment>>

Burak43

Oct 21, 2014 11:06

Around China : Burak43 commented on news China Accounts for One-Third of World’s Middle Class; Mainland Fourth Wealthiest in World

"class"... lol Full Comment>>

Burak43

Oct 21, 2014 10:48

Articles : Burak43 commented on news 16 Things in Chinese Society that Foreigners Envy

This list fell apart on item number 1, "Law and Order", yeah I envy the lawfulness, fair justice system and efficient police force in China. Also LOL@ at the "train go fast, dumb foreigner go WOW" in number 12, yeah it's not like the Chinese trains are technology ripped straight from the French TGV system. Last, a ... Full Comment>>

Burak43

Oct 10, 2014 10:16

Articles : Burak43 commented on news Culture Shock Reversed: 5 Things That Will Shock You When You Return Home

Yeah true, I've become super paranoid crossing the road as I expect to have to dodge 20 scooters 6 cars and 2 buses when crossing on a green light. I get surprised when my life is not in danger. Full Comment>>

Burak43

Oct 08, 2014 11:13

Articles : Burak43 commented on news Bad Luck in China: Avoid These Superstitions if You Can

You don't get it do you? Wearing a helmet or seatbelts means you are a poor rider/driver, people who are awesome at riding/driving (according to themselves) don't need any of that safety crap, because they will never crash! And cancer? Are you crazy? Smoking doesn't cause cancer! Talking about getting cancer causes ... Full Comment>>

Burak43

Oct 07, 2014 17:17

Articles : Burak43 commented on news Are Chinese People all Shopaholics? Chinese Tourists Spend the Most Abroad Globally

That's what a Chinese girl told me when I asked what she thought of Jeju after she came back "The shopping was great, nothing else to do there!" Full Comment>>

Burak43

Oct 07, 2014 09:30

Articles : Burak43 commented on news Are Chinese People all Shopaholics? Chinese Tourists Spend the Most Abroad Globally

Places I had described as "only good for shopping and nothing else" by Chinese people: Hong Kong, Singapore Taipei, Jeju Island, New York, Paris, Vienna and Guam. Full Comment>>

Burak43

Oct 03, 2014 11:28

Articles : Burak43 commented on news Henan Monkey Performers Arrested in Heilongjiang: Did They Actually Commit A Crime?

this is a classic case of having so many rules and regulations that every citizen is a criminal by default. Then the police or authorities can always find a stick to beat you with if they need to, or want to, or just feel a little bored that day. Full Comment>>

Burak43

Sep 23, 2014 16:38

Articles : Burak43 commented on news Is China’s Education System Driving Away Top Students? Sharp Increase in Chinese Students Abroad:Part 1

I did my master's degree in China, and while I don't regret it it was fascinating to see how education really works in China. You hear a lot about how good the Chinese system is, and the math skills and what not. What a load of crap, the Chinese education is a joke, and does in no way prepare you for life "on the ... Full Comment>>

Burak43

Sep 22, 2014 16:38

Articles : Burak43 commented on news 3 Politicians That Have Helped Create Positive Sino-Relations for their Nations

Nationalism in practice. Full Comment>>

Burak43

Sep 21, 2014 10:50

Around China : Burak43 commented on news 21 Year Old British Girl Becomes Road Safety Monitor in Hunan

Seems like a piece of fake news which are so popular in China Full Comment>>

Burak43

Sep 18, 2014 10:31

Around China : Burak43 commented on news Nanjing Normal University Instructor Involved in Sexual Push-up Scandal

Notice all the idiots in the picture smiling, cheering and taking photos/videos. Full Comment>>

Burak43

Sep 15, 2014 18:31

Articles : Burak43 commented on news How Does Western Media Shape Our Perceptions of China?

Samsara, you should be a baseball player, because you hit it out of the ballpark! Full Comment>>