The article is good. But be warned, travel during the holidays is asking for seeing the bad side of China. It is extremely difficult to book tickets on the high speed trains prior to a holiday. Getting back to work in the city you work in on time will be a challenge too. The hotels and taxis have caught on to the ... Full Comment>>

You will need a work visa. Full Comment>>

mostly true Full Comment>>

Of course you can. But can you do it legally? As for the American part. Many schools also like Canadians. Full Comment>>

when Kimmy and Dumald exchange missiles, the EMP will take out all out the internet. You will wish you kept some cash and gold Full Comment>>

This guy was born yesterday, so give him a break. A few things are true though. Full Comment>>

with, or without the padded bra? Full Comment>>

wow. I didn't have any problems rent an apartment in Sichuan, Meishan. I have no idea what you people did. But I got the impression it was easier than in Canada. I have heard lots of horror stories about landlords on both sides of the Ocean. I did pay all 12 months rent up front. Every single problem I ran into was ... Full Comment>>

Then there is all the other Expats this guy hasn't met. Those of us who realize every country has it's good points, and it's bad points. Some more than others, China included. Full Comment>>

I see nothing here that indicates America is in decline. Of course America's share of the global economic pie has shrunk, and will continue to shrink due to rising economic powers like India and China. Also you failed to note America's population is less than a quarter of China's population, of which only 20% are ... Full Comment>>

After his recent tirade in which he publicly hurled insults on twitter for all to see, my opinion of Dumald makes me wonder about how the children will see this guy. After all; he is supposed to be one of the most respected people on earth. To get a rating below Xi is a difficult thing to do. But I guess Dumald will ... Full Comment>>

I am one of those people who thinks I am on a holiday in China. But I have money and some other reasons. But what you say is true about working illegally. The contract is worthless. People forget that. I have been fortunate that I have run into a situation once. It was already the end of the school year, but the PSB ... Full Comment>>

Many people don't know how to use paragraphs, but I do agree with you. It makes for easier reading and establishes the subjects within the subject. However, most posters here are not Native English speakers. I should also point out that many North Americans also do not know how to write. You will know what I mean if ... Full Comment>>

I see your medicine includes Opium Full Comment>>

He he he ; Yah right! Full Comment>>

China is a big country. I found some of the real China in cities like Yibin and Mianyang in Sichuan. or Luizhou in Guangxi. These aren't the most polluted cities, nor the cleanest. You will find Walmarts, Carrefours, and RT marts is these cities along with efficient transportation systems. China is pretty diverse ... Full Comment>>

Most of the people who go to work in China are the young people. They have no intention of staying in China. They stay for a couple months to a couple years to experience another country; not to retire there. The idea is to get some experience that will help them get a job (back home-not in China). For the rest it ... Full Comment>>

I have seen and heard about a lot of this behaviour. Sometimes you gotta love this country (China); other times you just hate it. I suppose there are good points and bad points. Full Comment>>

I don't think any of those things in the article are "fears" except maybe for pollution. I've lived in China for 10 years. I still can't carry a conversation in Chinese. This hasn't stopped me from making dozens of good Chinese friends. The women will come to you with a cell phone to get your QQ and/or ... Full Comment>>

Yeah! I remember reading about something like this a decade ago. But the mistress one probably got censored. The flying one is new. Full Comment>>

Many 3rd tier cities are better than the ones mentioned here. Sanya is a tourist trap. You might try Guangxi Beihai. Wuhan is ok because the whole province is dirt poor. So expect your salary to be low too. Full Comment>>

Really? I agree with you on what must be taught. But lets face it: Only 1 in 10 of these students are the "caliber" your talking about. the others just have rich parents period. I would know. I have taught international students. I also can tell you from experience that they will go overseas rather they ... Full Comment>>

Sounds like the author hasn't been teaching in China because these are issues, but definitely not the main issues in China. Full Comment>>

Obviously Kimmmy will be delighted because the focus will be on him as the two men discuss the annexation of North Korea by China, and how to handle the 25 million refugees Full Comment>>

Mianyang already makes that claim Full Comment>>