Vyborg

Nov 30, 2013 20:40

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Turkistan Islamic Party Accepts Responsibility for Terrorist Attack on Tiananmen Square

(Placename) an extensive region of central Asia between Siberia in the north and Tibet, India, Afghanistan, and Iran in the south: formerly divided into West (Russian) Turkestan (also called Soviet Central Asia), comprising present-day Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan and the S. part of ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Nov 28, 2013 22:03

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Foreigners in China Seeking Employment Face Difficulties

Numbers always seem to be problematic eh. Up till 2011, 54.12 million entries/exits... since the dawn of history? Since Marco Polo, who was number 1 on this list? Since 1979, when Deng said 'Open Sesame'? Since Y2K? Foreigners are no longer rare. 600000 permanent residents, that's a whopping 5/10000 of a percent of ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Nov 28, 2013 21:47

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Thieving Rats are Put on Public Display, and Made an Example of for Other Rats

Holy smoke, of course it was a joke. In fact I was as disgusted as you were by this cruelty and the idiot who tried to justify it by saying 'we want to make an example out of them'. If I assume the whole story is true, that is, and I'm not convinced at all. The rats look too good (store bought, someone says, which ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Nov 27, 2013 20:29

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Thieving Rats are Put on Public Display, and Made an Example of for Other Rats

People found their innocent little faces adorable? In another article I just read it takes a foreigner to concern himself with stray dogs and cats. But rats are adorable. Come on. They are little thieves and a threat to public health and should be chopped up to cat- and dogfood for the aforementioned foreigner's ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Nov 27, 2013 19:15

Articles : Vyborg commented on news The Never-ending Soundtrack: 5 Western Celebrities Still Loved in China

Pachelbel's Canon in D major, arranged for electric guitar(s) blasting from a shopping mall. Vitas, from Russia. Several others that I'd never heard of before coming to China: Atomic Kitten, Groove Coverage, Hayley Westenra, Richard Marx, Sissle, Vengaboys... I wish I'd never heard of them at all. Two things have ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Nov 21, 2013 10:54

Articles : Vyborg commented on news The Elite Payroll: How Much China’s Wealthiest Actors Get Paid

Don't worry, 'famous in China' is enough for most of them. Or would anyone really think they could conquer the world under the name 'Super'? 'Ethan'? 'Kenny'? Or the ladies: 'Angela Baby', 'May', 'Ada', 'Nana'... safe & sound forever behind the wall. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Nov 13, 2013 21:58

Around China : Vyborg commented on news What a Catch! Gigantic Fish Sold to Guangdong Restaurant

This story seems to suggest 591.5 should be 291.5? Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Nov 12, 2013 10:39

Around China : Vyborg commented on news CCTV Tower Awarded “Best Tall Building Worldwide”

The best tall bulding worldwide. And the jury was biased. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Nov 12, 2013 10:31

Articles : Vyborg commented on news Struggling with Culture Shock? Read the “Survival Handbook for Expats in China”

'If the hotel does not provide a bathrobe, you should call the front desk and request one.' Ha! Hahaha! HAHAHHAHHAAHHAHHAHHHHHHHAAAAAAA God I'm choking..... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Nov 12, 2013 10:19

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Uncivilized Passengers are “Locusts” According to Beijing Subway’s Weibo

'Sometimes excessive tolerance is the biggest problem'. I've been wondering about this before. Is criticizing other's behavior considered impolite/uncivilized because one makes the other lose face? Is that the reason everyone here thinks they can do whatever they like? And be extremely sensitive about some healthy ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Nov 06, 2013 21:28

(Beijing) In Pulse : Vyborg commented on news Beijing Smog Disrupts Safety Monitoring System, Threatens National Security

Finally, a real reason to do something about the air pollution. Cancer, infertility, miscarriages... nah... but not being able to keep an eye on the masses? Unacceptable! Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Nov 06, 2013 21:25

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Man Fires Gun, Sets Dogs Loose on Dancers for Playing Loud Music

Funny thing is, if you have the right relations in the local government they will help you out and send a couple of thugs in expensive black cars to clear the place for you. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Nov 06, 2013 21:19

(Kunming) In Pulse : Vyborg commented on news Brawl Breaks Out on a Kunming-Bound Flight, Foreigners Involved

A plane just isn't the right place to try and tame animals. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Nov 06, 2013 21:16

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Used Condom Thrown Out of Building Shatters Car Windshield

A 1000 yuan for a new Chevrolet windshield? That's not too bad. I'll aim for the roofs, hoping the windshield gets crushed as a side-effect. Only have to find out what powerful 'solution' that might have been... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Nov 05, 2013 22:23

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Report Reveals that Air Pollution Damages Reproductive System

China is really developing at an unprecedented speed. Not only do they find significant and totally unexpected relationships between air pollution and several aspects of health, moreover the institutes that laid bare these stunning facts are the China Meteorological Administration and the China Academy of Social ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 29, 2013 20:22

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Tiananmen Crash Update: Two Uyghur Drivers Identified

When the first article mentioned a Jeep driving onto a pedestrian walkway and crashing into a crowd, it was already clear that we were dealing with terrorists. Amazing that they are from Xinjiang (according to...). I was certain they'd be from Shenyang, I see them every day. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 29, 2013 11:05

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Ming Tomb Tablet from 1909 That Warned Foreigners Against Graffitiing Found

Fair enough！ Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 28, 2013 22:46

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Local Government Owes 700K, Restaurant Hangs Banner Demanding Payment

I love this guy and I'm glad the BBC is spreading the news. I hope they will do a follow-up when the restaurant is burnt down and the owner imprisoned. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 28, 2013 18:52

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Ming Tomb Tablet from 1909 That Warned Foreigners Against Graffitiing Found

Qing Dynasty ended in Feb 1912 or at it's earliest in Oct 1911. The tablet is from 1909. So Mr. Wang Wei's chronology doesn't work out when he talks about an influx of foreigners since the last year of the Qing Dynasty etc. Nice though that the article highlights a Western tradition that most of us aren't even aware ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 25, 2013 10:36

Articles : Vyborg commented on news Over a Hundred Years of Cinema: Development of the Chinese Film Industry

Traveler, you are cynical about many things and often with good reason. It is sad to see the negative replies you get always come from 'Guest000007', anonymous I mean. So to those Guests I say: If you want to defend China, show us you're not a coward to begin with. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 24, 2013 12:13

Articles : Vyborg commented on news Top 10 Brands in China: Really? Says Who??

'independent' is the key word, but it would be fatal as well. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 23, 2013 17:05

Around China : Vyborg commented on news School in Zhongshan Accused of Penalizing Girls for Wearing Colored Underwear

It would have been interesting to know who this Su actually was and why he did it. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 22, 2013 21:35

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Shanxi Child Prodigy Enrolls into Tsinghua University; Mother Says he’s Not Special

This fits nicely with the story that Chinese students study all day long, from 7 a.m. to 22:30 p.m. and still know nothing after years of doing so. Girls entering 'zhongxue' often have to cut off their hair because there will be no time to take care of long hair. I also think this mother is right and an above ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 18, 2013 21:44

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Wuhan Man Sells “Shame” on Street: 10 RMB to Spit in His Face, 100 RMB to Slap Him

Now here's an original! Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 15, 2013 23:01

Around China : Vyborg commented on news New Rules Aim to Improve Taxi Service in China

How naive I am! I thought those were the rules already! We could use some more rules. -Taxi drivers are not allowed not to use the meter, and -Taxi drivers are not allowed to charge two customers for the same trajectory without the permission of the first and giving him/her a discount. (Negotiate the last one, ... Full Comment>>