strength on news Chinese Banks Given RMB Exchange Freedom(2 comments)
So it seems it will cost more to get my money out of the country then, as I'm sure banks will never undercut the rate they find online that day. Full Comment>>
strength on news Husband Refuses to Have Sex for Six Years: Wife Files for Divorce (20 comments)
Hymens can be repaired as well. Sad situation, hopefully the divorce is freeing for both. Full Comment>>
strength on news Guangzhou Farmer Breeds 7 Million Locusts for Food(11 comments)
Locusts aren't bad. Apart from the ick factor, and the oil they're fried in, there isn't much to them. Their flavor is mildly reminiscent of nuts and seeds. Full Comment>>
strength on news Former English Tutor Sentenced for Sexually Exploiting Children in China and US(15 comments)
I have no patience for people like this. What a disgrace. Full Comment>>
strength on news You’ll Never Walk Alone: Owning Pets in China(5 comments)
I want to give a shout out to Drs. Beck and Stone - they provided us with a wealth of knowledge on bringing our cat into China, and we will certainly use them when we decide to leave. Full Comment>>
strength on news Avril Lavigne’s Hangzhou Concert Cut Short by Microphone Malfunction(7 comments)
I'd also pay to not see an hour of Avril. Full Comment>>
strength on news Hubei University’s Assignment: Go Meet Members of the Opposite Sex on Campus(9 comments)
University is a time to get out of your comfort zone and learn - this is a novel approach. Hopefully everybody will have a positive experience. Full Comment>>
strength on news ‘Gray March’ Begins in Abortion Clinics Around China (3 comments)
This is unfortunate, but at least medical care is available for all segments of society. Back home things are sadly more complicated. Full Comment>>
strength on news Netizen Shows What Four Days of Pollution Does to a Face Mask(10 comments)
I wonder if this is legitimate? Full Comment>>
strength on news China Due Another 3 Days of Cold Weather(2 comments)
It's only March still - in like a lion they say. Full Comment>>
strength on news Two Local Men Climb Shanghai’s Tallest Building, Local Authority Fail(12 comments)
These photos give me vertigo, even from the safety of my own home. I'm glad there are so many different kinds of people in this world - there's no way I could manage something like that. Full Comment>>
strength on news Flights from Hangzhou to Chiang Mai Began February 21(3 comments)
Modern connected age, gotta love it. Full Comment>>
strength on news Those Left Behind: China’s Deserted Villages(5 comments)
My heart goes out to these people - there are no easy solutions. Full Comment>>
strength on news Female Bank Teller Amused by Man’s Attempt to Rob Bank With Kitchen Knife(10 comments)
He just brought a knife to a gun fight. It's a little sad actually. Full Comment>>
strength on news Creative Crops: Urban Farming in China(13 comments)
I am strongly considering growing some leafy greens on the roof, as most of my neighbors are as well. Full Comment>>
strength on news Supreme Court Rules that BYOB violates ‘Inequality Clause’(4 comments)
I'd like to read more but there are no sources cited. This "inequality clause" seems interesting. Full Comment>>
strength on news Nine Powerful Chinese Goods on the Global Market(13 comments)
If there wasn't a link to the original article I'd call troll. This has to be the worst article I've seen in a while. Full Comment>>