This, the last of a three-part blog, attempts to illustrate a very disturbing pattern I have observed in behaviour of many Chinese over the years, both in China and internationally: great care in ...

This, the second of a three-part blog, attempts to illustrate a very disturbing pattern I have observed in behaviour of many Chinese over the years, both in China and internationally: great care in ...

This, the first of a three-part blog, attempts to illustrate a very disturbing pattern I have observed in behaviour of many Chinese over the years, both in China and internationally: great care in ...

I've often been criticised on these boards for offering commentary that is too negative. Some people suggest that I should stop voicing my frustration and just leave the country altogether. My ...

And how I wish I weren't the only person out there that despises cowardice and smallmindedness. But it's too easy to just criticise. Not to mention unproductive. Things might change if more people ...

When deciding which tag to place this under, I noticed that 'politics' or anything similar was absent, emphasizing how unwelcome it is for foreigners to talk about such topics. I'm curious whether ...

The blog below is an edited version of something I prepared a few months back, in case the manager mentioned below actually made good on his threats. But I've since reconciled with him,and am still ...

And if you don't have any expectations about quality social interations with locals, then you won't be disappointed. Maybe it's because I don't feel a need to fit in. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy ...