sorrel

May 25, 2015 01:12

Articles : sorrel commented on news Veggie Heaven: 9 Mouthwatering Vegetarian Chinese Dishes

TBH, I would have said that unless you order something that is 100%, many of the 'meat' dishes tend to be light on the meat, heavy on the bone and gristle. Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 21, 2015 05:40

Around China : sorrel commented on news Mismanaged Sichuan Hospital Diagnoses Man as 3 Months Pregnant

why are people surprised? everyone knows that Chinese bodies are different. Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 14, 2015 03:11

Around China : sorrel commented on news Fujian Restaurant Serves Daily Free Vegetarian Lunch

Good to hear about some philanthropy for a change. But i hope they are not over-run by free-loaders who think nothing about taking advantage of such generosity. Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 12, 2015 17:05

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

there were a few comments regarding the disparity of the bans received for the different people, and the fact that a 10 year ban was excessive. Again well done ECC for some bizarre harmonisation. Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 12, 2015 02:54

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

these comments have been harmonised Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 12, 2015 02:54

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

Shame on ECC for harmonising the comments that were not even provocative. Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 10, 2015 15:38

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

the statue climbing guy probably did not have the 'gunaxi' the other older tourists have, so he got the harsher punishment. Also, he was 'offending Chinese history' in public. Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 06, 2015 00:29

Articles : sorrel commented on news With Increased Kidnapping in China, Who is At Risk?

Spare a thought for the thousands of children stolen to order every year, and the women trafficked to the sticks for the 'leftover' men. Oh wait, they are not from wealthy families so no one cares. Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 01, 2015 16:55

Articles : sorrel commented on news Why Isn't My Child Fluent Already? How Chinese Parents and Schools See Foreign Teachers

Actually, a holistic approach to language teaching is the best. You can not and should not compartmentalize language learning. Reading out loud is a good exercise in speaking, listening, the correct use of grammar and vocabulary. Practicing a language or grammar point with oral exercises or games reinforces the ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 28, 2015 19:40

Around China : sorrel commented on news Shanghai Auto Show Models Dress as Beggars as Part of Protest

Well done Chinese education system. You have produced citizens who think 'looking beautiful' is a career option. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 25, 2015 17:14

Around China : sorrel commented on news Sichuan Woman Butchers Abusive Husband, Granted Deferred Execution

She reported her husband's abuse to the police AND the local Women's Federation and they did nothing. That sounds like China alright. But i suppose because she was 'exposing family ugliness' was the reason she was left to suffer. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 22, 2015 06:47

Blogs : sorrel commented on ShanghaiCityGirl 's blog Found in translation episode 2

ECC, why are you copying blogs from an external site? These are not original pieces for this forum. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 19, 2015 15:26

Around China : sorrel commented on news Wuhan University Spends 4 Million Yuan Building Fake Great Wall

When a university in Changsha said that they were going to install air-con's in the student dorms a few years ago, the parents protested so strongly - "this will distract them from their studies" - the university changed its' mind. Can't have students getting anything to make their time more comfortable. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 16, 2015 05:40

Around China : sorrel commented on news Family of Great Wall Victim File Lawsuit Against Canadian

Chances are they are relived that grandma died in such a fashion. They don't have the expense of caring for her old age AND there is the possibility of a cash payout for her death. Not to mention the publicity they can garner for their 'grief'. TV story of the week anyone? Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 16, 2015 05:33

Around China : sorrel commented on news Hong Kong Woman Caught At Shenzhen Border With 1.5 Million Yuan Strapped to Body

someone probably failed to give a 'red envelope' to the correct person....... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 12, 2015 00:45

Around China : sorrel commented on news No Appeal for Imprisoned Guangxi Human Trafficking Gang

Anything going to happen to the people who 'bought' the women? If there were no buyers, there would be no traffickers. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 07, 2015 12:46

Articles : sorrel commented on news Credit Cards, Cooking, and Criticism: 16 Differences Between Americans and Chinese

These sorts of articles are just to make people feel good about themselves: "we might have things bad here, but at least we are not like uncivilized foreigners." Really, ECC, this is the THIRD such pointless comparison article on this site since the start of the year. Why have them when most visitors to this site ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 01, 2015 16:35

Around China : sorrel commented on news New Laws: Crackdowns on Foreign TV Shows and Overcrowded Tourist Sites

Is the date significant? lol. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 31, 2015 20:40

Around China : sorrel commented on news 2 Killed and 5 Injured in Shanghai Bar Fight Between Rival Gangs

I'm just waiting for the comment on how many foreigners started the fight. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 27, 2015 15:41

Around China : sorrel commented on news 10% of Chinese Students Cheat on their US College Applications

they might take the tuition revenue, but this does not ensure passing an exam. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 24, 2015 23:05

Around China : sorrel commented on news Only 65% of Domestic Flights in China were On Time in 2014

could that be because 'Chinese planes are different?' Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 23, 2015 23:34

Around China : sorrel commented on news Survey on China's International Image: Russia Gives Highest Score, Japan Lowest

of course. how else can they feel good about themselves? We have all taken part in this survey when we are asked: "do you like China?" LOL Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 18, 2015 23:48

Around China : sorrel commented on news Malaysian Man Caught Stealing 300 Million Yuan Worth of Cartier Watches in Beijing

20 police vehicles and 50 armed police. So they wanted to be sure they caught him. Or was this a case of 1 police guy calling his mates to deal with the dangerous foreigner? LOL Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 18, 2015 03:43

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

I have some sympathy with the HK'ers when their supermarket shelves are emptied by the mainland Chinese when it comes to daily necessities, which are then sold on at a profit: baby formula is a case in point. This is a case of poor quality control in China. AND it is different when something is purchased for an ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 15, 2015 20:29

Around China : sorrel commented on news Ningbo Reports 30 Cases of AIDS Among Students

I was laughed at when i expressed concern about the possible re-use of needles in Chinese hospitals, especially when the blood sample was taken during the compulsory medical exam.: basic hygiene was not employed. Reusing medical equipment without proper sterilization is probably seen as 'saving money' without ... Full Comment>>