I bet most of those who took birds have more than enough money to buy food. Unlike the BJ metro, this really is acting like locusts Full Comment>>

I hope to god that the writer is not a math teacher. Full Comment>>

Mmm, week old fish, delish. Full Comment>>

enormously stupid, or part of a scam. Full Comment>>

Chinese ed is not about the learning, it is about receiving the certificate. Full Comment>>

I sympathize with the man. Full Comment>>

The article says, "This month two teenage boys who tried to rescue two girls from drowning were pressured to pay 50,000 yuan each to the girls’ families for failing to save them.". If the boys had done nothing, the girls will have died anyway, the boys were not at fault. The money will not bring the girls ... Full Comment>>

Already seeing ugly fat Chinese on the street. But that is not the fault of western fast food. It is caused by over consumption of food, especially carb and fat rich foods. Chinese are eating 8x as much pork as they did in early 80s. Vast amounts of oil in food. Lots of sugar, candy, snacks, and soda. Just go into ... Full Comment>>

if ever you fill in compulsory survey to register, put age as 70+, income the lowest bracket they have, occupations retired.That would put you in a demographic that no-one advertises to. And no counter assistant will challenge you answers or change them. They have done their bit in forcing you to fill it in. Full Comment>>

Ref last paragraph. Q. would it be respected if it did not have the money? REf the title, one usually bends over to get f***** up the ass. Full Comment>>

Some of this stuff is fake, and contains industrial alcohol, which is potentially lethal. Also makes you very sick and gives bad hangovers. Full Comment>>

What, no 'no defecating' sign? Full Comment>>

My two biggest fears. Being ripped off. Having to use a squattie when I have an exploding botty, and not getting it all over the back of my trouser legs. Full Comment>>

This still is not clear about working on a Q1 visa. As was originally hinted at when the Sept regs were first discussed. Full Comment>>

Win Win? So this woman castrates her boyfriend on night while he is asleep. But now he does not need to worry about unwanted children. Win win. Full Comment>>

There is a big difference between dentistry and surgery (non-dental). I have had dental done, but only in top hospitals. I was advised by a top Chinese cardiologist to NOT have my heart surgery done here. Full Comment>>

Negligence, and wanting to blame anyone/anything but self. Welcome to China. Full Comment>>

The reason well heeled Chinese go overseas for medical treatment is that they don't TRUST chinese hospitals. I have been to good hospitals in China. They offer treatments and operations you do not need. If it goes wrong, they will not be held accountable. In summary, dishonest and irresponsible. Without ethics, you ... Full Comment>>

Some people say superstitious, but there are also a lot of old wives tales (like the hair will grow back stronger). The support most cultures. I can still remember the crap I was taught as a kid back in England. Full Comment>>

taking the p155 Full Comment>>

Use black marble, and turn it over. Full Comment>>

I would rather pay 10rmb = 10rmb is not really punishment. Full Comment>>

I have a car license in China and drive. I rode motorbikes in UK for many years, in major cities, but I would not ride a bike here (too damn scary). BTW, it is the International Drivers Permit (not license). Ref the upto 15 days jail. This happened to one of our Canadian staff. He got 10 days jail (not court case) ... Full Comment>>

I love it. Best story I have seen in a while. Full Comment>>

In a cross cultural marriage, you really can feel in a unique position. In reality, this is not just a multi-cultural marriage issue. All marriages have these life style choice issues. In some places like the USA/Australia/Canada the distance thing can be just as real as living in two countries. The househusband ... Full Comment>>