louischuahm

Apr 08, 2014 10:03

Articles : louischuahm commented on news The 6 Strangest Decrees of the North Korean Government

True about the CCP, but at least the people of China are a lot better off economically. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 08, 2014 00:57

Articles : louischuahm commented on news The 6 Strangest Decrees of the North Korean Government

This paints a self centered, selfish, ignorant and egoistic man! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 07, 2014 12:53

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Planning a Wedding in China: Bride-to-be Shares Her Experiences

And I get a thumbs down for congratulating the couple? Who'd do such a GEEP thing? Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 07, 2014 00:36

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Planning a Wedding in China: Bride-to-be Shares Her Experiences

What can I say? Congratulations! And may you both grow old with white hair! 白头偕老！ Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 06, 2014 11:35

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Shanghainese Woman Kidnapped in Malaysia

Yes, news here is heavily censored. If you read yahoo or cnn it's more detailed. In this case, they've located the victims to a small island south of the resort. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 05, 2014 17:00

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Shanghainese Woman Kidnapped in Malaysia

This has get nothing to do with the missing flight. These Filipino insurgents have been kidnapping tourists for quite a while. In return for a ransom, they are usually released unharmed. Even then, Malaysia is now under tremendous pressure to get their security in order. I believe their tourism industry will get hit ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 04, 2014 20:53

Around China : louischuahm commented on news China’s Love of Pig Trotters May be Saving the UK’s Pork Industry

Guest2368048@ I don't know you and you obviously don't know me. So how is it that you knowI have limited awareness? Sometimes it's takes a less aware person to tell another that he has limited awareness. And for good measure, for very action there is an equal and opposite reaction, unquote. Perhaps you may do better ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 04, 2014 20:47

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Student’s Passion for Instant Noodles Gets Him Into Elite American University.

Well, I read it as him trying to think out of the box, which is good. Not anything outstanding but at least we get someone who's not trying to lie his way through to get admitted by saying how hard he will study (by rote), how he will promote the uni (by comparing how China unis are better) and how he will use his ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 03, 2014 21:05

(Shenzhen) In Pulse : louischuahm commented on news Stranded Passengers at Shenzhen Airport Cause Havoc, Under Investigation

I was in the Guangzhou airport on 30th Mar waiting for my 6pm flight back to Chongqing. The wait lasted 9 hours due to the weather. I was one of the luckier ones because we finally caught the flight out. During the wait, the stranded passengers grew unruly but wasn't as bad as Shenzhen. Some of them pointed to those ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 03, 2014 08:08

Articles : louischuahm commented on news China’s Railroad Workers and the Violent Consequences of Pay Disputes

How could their pay be withheld for so long? Railway projects are funded by the government and money isn't a problem. The only thing that results in this is embezzlement. So what's new? The trouble is that it's done at the expense of these migrant workers. They leave their families to work in these projects but were ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 02, 2014 22:40

Around China : louischuahm commented on news University in Hunan Offers Outrageously Luxurious ‘BMW’ Courses

One thing they know well enough, EXTRAVAGANCE! 100 million phone cover, 5 million wedding dowry, etc. Everything is overdone. I don't know if it's face saving or what but we all know that once these students graduate, they will go back to their old ways. I haven't experienced service in any establishment before, ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 02, 2014 18:51

Around China : louischuahm commented on news China’s Love of Pig Trotters May be Saving the UK’s Pork Industry

Man, you really are optimistic aren't you? We are talking about pigs' trotters here, not war and famine. I'm sure other countries have had their fair share of war, dynastic crap and democracy. End of the day, what has that got to do with pigs' trotters for a start? You want to do a China bash, do it in an ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 02, 2014 14:43

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Silent Agreement: The Four Unwritten Rules of Courtship in China

Would you like to define clean in this case? Does it mean a virgin? Does it mean that if she slept with her previous boyfriend it makes her unclean? That's absurd and chauvinistic don't you think? If that's your logic then you are guilty of dirtying all your previous girlfriends! MCP! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Apr 02, 2014 00:16

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Silent Agreement: The Four Unwritten Rules of Courtship in China

The mainland Chinese male (I have to make this discrimination) is chauvinistic and will be for a long time to cone. We've seen it on our daily lives. They can visit bars, brothels, have mistresses and as many girlfriends as he wants. When it's time to find a wife, her dating history comes under tremendous scrutiny. ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 31, 2014 22:41

Around China : louischuahm commented on news China Featured on the Guardian’s Top 10 Riskiest City for Natural Disasters, Twice

What? Are you already in any of the areas listed? Don't worry, all those areas are already disasters by themselves without nature adding on. I just spent 9 hours yesterday in Guangzhou airport because of the weather. I'm can't say I'm not glad to have moved out further west. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 31, 2014 00:36

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Is the HSK Level 6 Test Too Difficult? Foreign Test Takers Seem to Think So

Learning the Chinese language is very much the same with English...it takes a lot of practice. If your read, write and speak it daily your language proficiency will improve. Just as we say of our students, if they study only when they are in school, it will take a long time to get it right. Chinese has the added ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 28, 2014 23:19

Around China : louischuahm commented on news China’s Love of Pig Trotters May be Saving the UK’s Pork Industry

Oh, you should try the bak kut teh if and when you do get to Singapore. It's a very peppery pork rib soup. You can order side dishes of kidneys, liver, intestines, skin, the lot. Super duper hot, spicy and absofuckinglutely MARVELICIOUS! Btw, the shrimp shell looking thing is actually garlic skins. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 28, 2014 21:55

Around China : louischuahm commented on news 600,000 Chinese Die Annually From Work Related Causes

LOL! You've got a hope! If that happens you'll be teaching Chinglish (an extinct language by then) to people in Papua New Guinea. How's that for a new prospect? Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 28, 2014 21:47

Around China : louischuahm commented on news China’s Love of Pig Trotters May be Saving the UK’s Pork Industry

No no, the Sichuan one is completely different. I've eaten that before. Of you've been to Bangkok and eaten the Ka Moo, I'd say it's the closest. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 28, 2014 21:43

Blogs : louischuahm Posted a new blog Continuing my teaching journey as a non native....

One week into my new gig in beautiful Chongqing and all went very well. I've got my Z visa, FEC and RP in my bag...seems lighter than usual, or is it my imagination? I wonder. The university I'm with is one of the top in the province (I only found out when I got there). Students here spend an obscene amount of time ...

louischuahm

Mar 28, 2014 20:58

Around China : louischuahm commented on news China’s Love of Pig Trotters May be Saving the UK’s Pork Industry

LOL! Well, you need to be South East Asian to understand why we love pigs' innards. I'm not talking China but SE Asian. The taste and texture cannot be replicated anywhere else. I suppose it's the same as Malaysian durian compared to French cheese. Either you love it or hate it. I'd say the same for haggis in the UK.... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 28, 2014 20:51

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Ten Tigers Killed in Guangdong; Meat Sold for 500 RMB Per Pound

All wild animals have a right to live on this earth as we do. We only eat domesticated animals that are bred for this very purpose. The killing of wild animals especially endangered ones brings no joy to our future generations. I'm not sure how we can teach children about tigers, whales and polar bears when all we ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 28, 2014 20:43

Around China : louischuahm commented on news China’s Love of Pig Trotters May be Saving the UK’s Pork Industry

Large and small intestines braised to perfection, peppery stomach soup, caramelized trotters with rice...ARRGGHH!!! MARVELICIOUS!!!!, Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 27, 2014 00:32

Articles : louischuahm commented on news What are Women After in Life? A Simple Survey Reveals All

Can't say I believe or not believe the survey. However, the current requirements for men is still house, car and holidays, in that order. I don't think that will change in the short term. With 7 million graduates coming out each year ready to conquer the world, it's hard to imagine that material comfort is no longer ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 25, 2014 23:49

(Guangzhou) In Pulse : louischuahm commented on news Another Man Falsely Claims to Have a Bomb, This Time in Guangzhou Metro

Dumb! Enough said! Full Comment>>