louischuahm

Mar 25, 2014 22:50

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Giant Salamander Corpse Found In Hebei Reservoir

It died more likely from the pollution. Hebei being an industrial province, wildlife would've perished long ago. Perhaps this is one of the last remaining ones. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 25, 2014 00:32

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Considering Crimea: Should China Side With The US or Russia?

The answer is simple. The US and Russia will always be at loggerheads with each other, even when they were allies during WW2. Immediately after WW2, they became hostile again with the erecting of the Berlin Wall. China should not be drawn into the fiasco by taking sides. There aren't benefits in that. If China were ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 21, 2014 19:32

Around China : louischuahm commented on news 20 Year Old Man Swallows Lighter to Win 800 RMB Bet

When will such stupidity end? And why can't he stop his girlfriend from spending his salary on shopping? Probably he's seeing his girlfriend only on payday and hitting the sack for that day. I wouldn't even consider going out with her if it were me. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 20, 2014 00:15

Articles : louischuahm commented on news A Bar Too High: Marriage Survey Shows Women Have Higher Standards Than Men

Yes, I agree with the survey. But they forgot to add that 95% of them divorced or had extra marital affairs within the first 3 years of marriage. Of course women here have higher standards (demands, you mean?) when compared to men. What a joke of a survey! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 19, 2014 18:02

Blogs : louischuahm Posted a new blog Patience...you will need it...

So...here I am sitting at the airport waiting for my flight to Chongqing. After two and half months languishing in Guangzhou, I finally am going to teach. It's no mean feat for a non native, judging from the number of applications I sent out....close to a thousand. The hit rate is 22 interviews both on the phone and ...

louischuahm

Mar 18, 2014 21:56

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Woman Tries to Scam Man Through WeChat Shake: Doesn’t End Well For Her

Stupidity at its peak. Even more foolish to accept the money after sex. That makes her a prostitute, so what case has she got? Willing buyer, willing seller. Textbook case. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 18, 2014 00:32

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Those Three Little Words: Expressing Love in China

You are quite right that the heart is missing from the original character. You see, when we love, we do so with our hearts, that why they say love is blind. However, with the loss of the heart, people now use their eyes. That's why the eyes see what they like, not feel the love with the heart, which in turn means no ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 17, 2014 00:24

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Those Three Little Words: Expressing Love in China

In my experience here, there is love only when there is money. Thus, no money = no honey. I am sure some of those who are already married experience this as well in varying degrees. Materialism in this country is already going into overdrive. Many of my local friends remain single (I meant unattached) because they ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 15, 2014 16:34

(Shenzhen) In Pulse : louischuahm commented on news Shenzhen Custom Officials Detain Man Carrying 3,800 Bullets in Sneakers

Preparing for war or supplying both sides? Didn't know gun running is so rampant here. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 13, 2014 09:58

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Woman Pretended to Commit Suicide to Make Husband Appreciate Her

Tantrum throwing gone overboard, I'd say. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 11, 2014 23:04

Blogs : louischuahm commented on littlemissmoo 's blog Alien Transport Countdown

I was on the verge of getting one. Luckily I didn't because my next gig is out central west. I can't figure how I am going to carry my ebike onto a 23 hour train ride! Well, I'll get it when I get to my new place. Like you said, it beats getting squashed on the buses, cheated by taxi drivers and nudged out on ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 11, 2014 21:30

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Former English Tutor Sentenced for Sexually Exploiting Children in China and US

Such acts give bona fide teachers a bad name. It's good that he was caught. Teachers and students share a very special bond in education, where the teacher is suppose to be respectable and upright. Teachers have a duty of care to ensure that students under their care are not threatened or harmed. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 08, 2014 00:17

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Apparently a Bad Wedding Video Can Lead to Depression and Divorce

How in the world did that wedding planner screw up so much? Didn't anyone do a video scan to see if it was ok? Or was the person in charge just being complacent? And going through divorce just because the video didn't turn out nice I'd probably the worst excuse I've come across! Talk about life long happiness! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 06, 2014 22:43

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Husband Abandons Wife on Highway, Police Send Her Back to Him

When all else is lost, go back to the original point where it all began, the husband's house. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 06, 2014 22:40

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Anhui Woman Cuts Husband’s Genitals Off, Twice!

Didn't something like that happen before? I can't remember whether it was the US or Britain. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 06, 2014 00:47

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Extramarital Affairs in China: The Key to a Modern Marriage?

Well,she had the cheek to say that she wasn't wrong because her friends were doing it! If every woman here thinks as she does I wonder why there are so many "leftover" women? So my guess is that these are younger generations who are bored to death of their lives here. So much time, so little to do. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 06, 2014 00:22

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Extramarital Affairs in China: The Key to a Modern Marriage?

Most of the women I knew or had relationships with had someone else other than their partner. They would do all sorts of things to cover it up. The most used reason is going back to their "old home"(老家), but actually they are with their lovers. I personally found out one with her hand in the cookie jar. Of course, ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 02, 2014 11:26

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog Why is There a Preference for Native Speakers?

There has been some developments in the area of green cards in China. Perhaps this link may help. http://en.safea.gov.cn/2013-11/19/content_17196413.htm The education system in China will have to go through it's own evolution. Unfortunately, many of us will not live to see it reach international standards. With the ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Mar 02, 2014 02:33

Blogs : louischuahm Posted a new blog Preference for Native Speakers

This is a follow up to my previous blog "Why is there a preference for native speakers?" I would like to share my job hunting experience for the past two months. I must first qualify that when I said "non native", I meant non Caucasian and there is no racism or color discrimination intended. So, you are a non native ...

louischuahm

Mar 02, 2014 02:20

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog Why is There a Preference for Native Speakers?

Coineineagh, I am of Chinese descent but not China Chinese, if you get what I mean. Sorry if I didn't make that clear in my blog. I am from Singapore and my first language is English, the second being Mandarin, both of which I am very fluent with, thanks to the education system back home. It's natural to consider ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Feb 23, 2014 18:57

Blogs : louischuahm commented on Erichu 's blog Why it’s getting harder to marry now

Well, that's my experience with women in China so far. ALL of them want a house and a car before getting married and both must be registered to their name. I'm just wondering, if they get divorced later, would the Chinese law apply that everything gets split evenly? Or the woman keeps everything because it's in her ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Feb 21, 2014 17:18

Around China : louischuahm commented on news 15 Chinese Tourists Kicked Off Flight From Thailand For Violent Fight

Hmmmmm......typical....fighting over seats. Need we say more? Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Feb 20, 2014 00:43

(Beijing) In Pulse : louischuahm commented on news News Fines to be Implemented on Beijing’s Metro

Read this. Singapore's subway rules. https://www.psi.gov.sg/NASApp/tmf/TMFServlet?app=SAVE-OVAL Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Feb 18, 2014 18:16

Around China : louischuahm commented on news 11 Dead in latest Xinjiang ‘Terrorist Attack’

If I read the report correctly, the eight who were killed were already gassed. Three died and four injured but they only arrested one. So how many were there altogether? Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Feb 10, 2014 19:55

Around China : louischuahm commented on news 6,525 Police Officers in Dongguan Conduct Citywide Raid on Illicit Businesses

We all know that Dongguan is the cesspit of vice in Guangdong province. When I spoke to my friends about it, they told me it's just for show. Every policeman in Dongguan knows that the town is rife with vice but doesn't do anything about it. And only 12 got caught? Unbelievable! In any case, all the vice bosses who ... Full Comment>>