Well...at least they have fair warning. That's something! Maybe make the registration process simpler and quicker that could be a good idea. Tai Bloody Mafan! Full Comment>>

You could never get tired of punching that self entitled face... Full Comment>>

And be thankful that they have that.....There are some very sinister things developing in the UK. Thatcherism was an abomination that destroyed our industrial base in the north and laid the seeds of the housing crisis we have. But these effers are going even further than that. As China said "The UK - only good ... Full Comment>>

"Jeremy Hunt said that he wants Britain’s workers to work harder, like the Chinese. Hunt’s wife is Chinese, and is often heard muttering, “Christ, this is hard work.” Full Comment>>

David Schloch, was over the age of 60, disqualifying him from a Chinese work visa. In China, people generally retire at 60, so work permits are not available to foreigners over the age of 60. Ford had to find a way to get around this frustrating barrier. And how was this done pray tell? Did it involve hongbao to the ... Full Comment>>

What a set of utter tw*ts the UK government are. This wage criteria exclude 48% of the UK population, but if you are from another EU country you can bring whoever you want no questions asked. We are discriminated against by our own government! Disgusting! Full Comment>>

How about proper residency rights for married couples? Start approving the green cards for those that have been married for 5 years and live in China. Rather than the usual "Meiyou...Mei Banfa" Full Comment>>

Also like to have a beer at Cafe De Fontaine in Tsim Sha Tsui (Jim Sa Joy)....sit out and enjoy happy hour 3-9 (two for one) Memories of waiting to collect the visa from ForeverBright. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g294217-d3543301-Reviews-Cafe_de_Fontaine-Hong_Kong.html Full Comment>>

Get yourself an Octopus card for the buses and MTR. Makes things much easier. Get the number 7 bus from Central bus station on HK Island. Goes to Stanley Market, beach, sea, tourist trap market but good for t shirts that fit ok. Chill out at the Smugglers Inn. The bus route is really cool...goes past v.expensive ... Full Comment>>

What did I say?...Down again. Over the next 5 years it's been rumoured that a 25% devaluation could be on the cards. If you get paid in RMB...not so good. Full Comment>>

Well its 1.9% cheaper now.....lol This will be the 1st of many...mark my words. Trade wars = Currency wars = Shooting wars. Full Comment>>

Good point Coine!....its a bit crap that the highest denomination is basically £10. I just hope they keep the mad cats worshipping the big cat...its so bloody odd. http://www.businessinsider.com/worshiping-cats-found-in-100-rmb-bills-2012-2?IR=T Full Comment>>

Not a word about the crooks who run the schools then? Sloppy, disinterested and unprofessional.... Plus the writer of this article seems to have no idea what a CELTA actually is. Printed off from the internet it is not....I sweated for that bugger! Full Comment>>

You can build a house for 100,000 rmb?....really? £10,000 or $16,000...what am i missing here? Don't think you can buy one with that, let alone build one! Full Comment>>

Yup...a lot of that about. Dunno why it is, it seems to be a trait in Chinese culture. Impatient..I want my needs serviced now and to hell with anyone else. Impulsive...do now, think later. It is very odd...why is it? Full Comment>>

Correction...Intranet users, d'oh! Full Comment>>

OH BLAH, BLAH, BLAH....DIFFERENT DAY, SAME OLD... YES, I AM SHOUTING! Props to JohnB and Chairman Cow..bang on the money! Full Comment>>

Mao actually thanked Japan...Couldn't have beaten the KMT without you! Mao's speech on welcoming Japanese politicians(24 Jan 1961): Partial translation: In the past Japanese warlords had occupied a large part of China, because of that Chinese people had learned a lesson. Without Japan's invasion, Chinese people ... Full Comment>>

Fascist regime celebrates victory in Anti-Fascist War....funny how things work out. Full Comment>>

National Socialist Chinese Workers Party...that has a nice ring to it. Could be some copyright issues, but when has that bothered anyone? Full Comment>>

In some ways its an improvement over being starvation skinny, more disposable income and choice. But too many ppl making bad choices leads to obesity and other health problems. But on the up side perhaps us laowai will actually be able to find clothes that fit us in the future! Full Comment>>

"Residency rules slighty less impossible"...."Beijing has made it slightly more convenient"....slightly, slighty. See a pattern here? As Ambivalentmace says why buy a house when you can be turfed out at any opportunity. The rules just don't support foreign living in China, and thats just the way ... Full Comment>>

What about the stupid charges calling from Province to province? Or even city to city within that province... It has scam written all over it. Move to a new province...get a new sim and start all over again! Full Comment>>

He got grey quick! No access to the party's hair dye lake. How the mighty have fallen! Full Comment>>

I call BS on this one. There is a male shortage in Russia and a female shortage in China...but really c'mon! Good point RobK....family?...Nah!...face! Thats what its all about. Russian men drink themselves into an early grave...why would that be? Full Comment>>