Robk

May 28, 2016 07:26

Around China : Robk commented on news Shanghai Tour Group Refused Entry at the Thai Border for Not Carrying Enough Cash

This sounds ridiculous. I once got pulled over in Thailand for riding a motorcycle and I didn't have a license on me (as nobody carries a motorcycle license in Thailand). I got annoyed (obviously understanding they just wanted a bribe) and asked why there were so many shops open that rented out to people without ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 26, 2016 05:24

Around China : Robk commented on news The 10 Chinese Dishes That Gross Expats Out

I tried pretty much all of those... Liked the crab and the fish head... the chicken feet thing kind of grew on me for something to chew on while just waiting around in a restaurant for others to finish. Rest is pretty bad. Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 10, 2016 23:55

Around China : Robk commented on news Young US Cancer Patient Passed Away After Supporters in China Helped Him Fulfill Final Wish

That's pretty awesome. I commend the Chinese people that took it upon themselves to make a little boy's last days on the planet... happy ones. Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 10, 2016 23:52

Around China : Robk commented on news Man Hit Wife For Disconnecting The Wifi

Yup, doesn't surprise me. The police here think domestic abuse is because the couple just can't get along and in most cases "the woman deserves it". I think it is in ancient Confucius law that a man should beat his wife and children every few days to prevent them from making outrageous requests and being too ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 07, 2016 11:57

Articles : Robk commented on news The Life of Xena: The Rise and Fall of a High School Vice-Principal

Well, it is very true. I have seen international schools go under with the same leadership as "Xena" in China. Chinese parents know it too, that's why the after-school training market is so huge. Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 02, 2016 02:49

Around China : Robk commented on news Beijing Man Awarded 3,000 Yuan for Falsely Accusing Foreigner of Terrorist Activity

Thank god I left China, for all you still living there... this is a serious sign that others will try to do the same... regardless if you "look or act suspicious". Ridiculously stupid! Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 01, 2016 09:16

Articles : Robk commented on news 9 Types of Hotpot to Try While in China

I have tried the Beijing, Sichuan and Suzhou/Hangzhou ones. Would love to try them all, hotpot is certainly one of the things I love about China. Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 01, 2016 03:40

Around China : Robk commented on news Mothers in China Delay Births to Avoid Leap Year Babies

LoL... Chinese... paving the way to a new, modern world! Let's all follow and get in line! Me first! Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 25, 2016 09:21

Around China : Robk commented on news Police Drug Test 491 at Shenzhen Tunnel Rave, 50 Expats Detained

Cops were just looking for a nice pay day and play the hero while doing it. They are partying in a tunnel... how much damage could they have done? Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 23, 2016 05:57

Around China : Robk commented on news Woman Forced to Get Abortion when Boyfriend Can’t Afford Her Dowry

What a pathetic piece of human waste. I wouldn't want to wish cancer on anyone but this guy certain deserves it! Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 23, 2016 05:54

Around China : Robk commented on news Xi’an Idiot Puts “Police” Graphics on Car, Gets Pulled Over by Actual Police

Well now, he has the money to import a Mustang... he has the money to decorate it all up just like a police car. But unfortunately... money doesn't buy brains nor class. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 20, 2016 07:42

Around China : Robk commented on news Qingdao Man Leaves Bank Card in ATM, Thief Withdraws 16,000 Yuan

Hahahaha... I see things are the same in China as they have ever been since I have left. Full Comment>>

Robk

Nov 26, 2015 11:14

Around China : Robk commented on news Zhejiang Report: Ningbo Residents, Buick Drivers, More Likely to Drive Drunk

"Surprisingly to many, luxury car owners are less likely to drive drunk than other car owners." This isn't surprising really at all... consider the fact that the people driving these cars have money to bribe cops and manipulate guanxi to get out of a bad situation on being catch drunk and there you have it! What? ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Sep 22, 2015 21:14

Around China : Robk commented on news Rowdy Drunk Foreigners on Shanghai Subway Flash Underwear, Swing on Bars

This is some big news! Drunk foolish peolle acting drunk. Surprising how the 1000000 I witness it in China... it is neber front page news. I WONDER WHY... HMMM.. Full Comment>>

Robk

Sep 18, 2015 14:29

Around China : Robk commented on news Beijing Government Helps Swindled American Retrieve Lost Deposit, Agency Fee

This is a step in the right direction for the Chinese government. If they continue to take these sort of actions to protect foreigners, more foreigners will be interested in investing in China. Full Comment>>

Robk

Sep 14, 2015 17:25

Around China : Robk commented on news Woman Sends Mom Xiaomi Phone, Mom Receives Actual Bag of Rice

LoL... idiots... why not just initially fess up and compensate her as they NOW HAVE DECIDED TO DO? Would have saved them a lot of bad public press but nope, that's how many Chinese companies (and people) work. Not really forward thinking people. Full Comment>>

Robk

Sep 14, 2015 17:24

Around China : Robk commented on news Woman Sends Mom Xiaomi Phone, Mom Receives Actual Bag of Rice

LoL... idiots... why not just fess up and compensate her and NOW YOU HAVE DECIDED TO DO? Would have saved them a lot of bad public press but nope, that's how many Chinese companies (and people) work. Not really forward thinking people. Full Comment>>

Robk

Sep 14, 2015 16:36

Around China : Robk commented on news Elderly Chongqing Man Drowns Failing to Reel in Giant Fish

In China, comedy, tragedy and confusion usually come hand in hand. 1) Why did the guy hold onto the rod to the point of death? 2) Why didn't ONE of his buddies jump in to try and save him... from a fish? 3) Why do I continue to understand this weird stuff that happens in China when I already know the horrible truth? Full Comment>>

Robk

Sep 03, 2015 13:08

Around China : Robk commented on news Vehicle with 28,000 Yuan Worth of Traffic Tickets Seized in Jiangxi

LoL... always someone/something else's fault... no matter how ridiculous. Full Comment>>

Robk

Sep 01, 2015 14:02

Around China : Robk commented on news Beijing Woman Fired by International Company for Storing Porn on Work Computer

Hahaha... ridiculous. Chinese always have to learn the hard way and then act like somebody owes them something for teaching them the lesson their education should have already taught them... "COMMON SENSE". Full Comment>>

Robk

Sep 01, 2015 13:58

Around China : Robk commented on news Foreigners Can Now Buy Property in China

If you don't have a wife or family in China, that can jointly own a home with you... DO NOT PURCHASE one as an individual. Don't even consider it. Chinese laws are ambiguous and their banking system is the worst I have seen towards foreigners. In addition, I didn't see any mention of visa benefits for buying a ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Aug 18, 2015 18:20

Articles : Robk commented on news A Shenzhen Expat's Guide to Hong Kong Budget Travel

I can attest to Chung King Mansion referral. When I first came to China, I was quickly sent off to Hong Kong to get my work visa as an ESL teacher. And as usual, the notice was awesome... with less than 12 hour notice. "Tomorrow morning, you go on a plane... to Shenzhen, then you go to HK and you get visa... simple! ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Aug 18, 2015 15:50

Around China : Robk commented on news Man Kneels in City Square in the Rain Asking for Wife's Forgiveness

I agree, nothing says... "I'm sorry, I was wrong." like having hundreds of total strangers calling your wife and telling her she should forgive you with absolutely NO BACK STORY. But who needs logic in China right? Full Comment>>

Robk

Aug 10, 2015 11:45

Articles : Robk commented on news The 5 Stages of Expat Life in China

This is pretty true. Most expats leave somewhere around step 4. Full Comment>>

Robk

Aug 08, 2015 12:12

Around China : Robk commented on news Shanghai Woman Dies During “Confinement” in Unairconditioned Room

The first have of your name is fitting. Her death had everything to do with being pushed into a bad situation by an age old stupid tradition. Full Comment>>