chyn92
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Sep 30, 2013 12:42

Articles : chyn92 commented on news Top 8 Sounds in China that Drive Expats Insane

The strange music that seems to be reserved purely for passengers of Beijing subway line ten! Full Comment>>

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Sep 30, 2013 12:35

Around China : chyn92 commented on news Foreigner Given 5 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Woman in Changsha

I agree that not allowing other ethnicities to be considered Chinese citizens carries with it a certain racist element. Your point about the Russians and Uighurs is one that I agree with. However, that is a completely separate argument. My point is that, at present, the term foreigner is one that is used accurately ... Full Comment>>

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Sep 29, 2013 16:04

Around China : chyn92 commented on news Foreigner Given 5 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Woman in Changsha

I don't think you can really call it a "racist, xenophobic element". The fact remains that if you are a caucasian you could never call yourself Chinese even if you were married to a Chinese national. In countries such as the UK or US for example, anybody of any ethnic origin can be a national of those countries so ... Full Comment>>

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chyn92

Sep 29, 2013 15:42

Articles : chyn92 commented on news One Hand in Your Pocket: How to Stay Safe from Pickpockets in China

Very interesting article! I have so far been lucky enough to avoid pickpockets both here and in my old home of Kuala Lumpur. I know of several people who have experienced it though and I can all to clearly picture the moment you realize something has gone! What I do find though is that I rarely hear about cases of ... Full Comment>>

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Sep 29, 2013 15:20

Blogs : chyn92 commented on darkstar1 's blog TEFL – On How It Spawns the Most Interesting of Characters

It's an interesting situation and one that I have often found myself contemplating since starting to teach here. I believe what you get out of the teaching experience all boils down to the reasons you decided to come here in the first place. From observing and talking to other foreign teachers it seems there are ... Full Comment>>

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