Robk

Feb 07, 2015 13:46

Articles : Robk commented on news Flight Delays in China: Useful & Mindboggling Facts, Stats and Tips

Hahaha... I think they recycled it with some changed numbers and perhaps a new picture. This site is Chinese managed you know. Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 07, 2015 13:38

Around China : Robk commented on news Teachers at Jiangsu Middle School Protest after Being Forced to Take Exams

Would you be proud that your entire 12 year old class is smarter than you? But NOT because you made them smarter, because they are born in the information age and you (as a teacher) are holding them back because you are not qualified to teach the course you are given. Many teachers in China fall in to this category. ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 06, 2015 19:01

Around China : Robk commented on news Teachers at Jiangsu Middle School Protest after Being Forced to Take Exams

"The teachers were also apparently worried that they would score lower on the exams than their own students" As they should be... most teachers in China are far dumber than their students and they KNOW it. They didn't have access to that evil western invention called "The Internet" during their time. Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 06, 2015 18:55

Around China : Robk commented on news Canadian Woman Accused of Espionage Released- Husband Still Being Held

It was be nice if they gave more details... and the verdict. This part especially worries me "were arrested without charge several months ago". So the Chinese government can arrest and detain you for seven months without formal charges and proof? Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 05, 2015 18:53

Around China : Robk commented on news Developers in Henan Block Road into the Village to Force Residents to Move

Okay, and where is the government? Isn't there laws against randomly tearing down roads and bullying villagers? Oh right, I know where the government is... in the back pocket of the real estate company. Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 05, 2015 18:51

Around China : Robk commented on news Student Charged with Hiring Assassin to Cut off Ex’s Ears

Chinese grade quality assassin! Not only asks you how to do the job, but fails, gets caught and then turns in the client. Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 05, 2015 18:46

Around China : Robk commented on news Elderly Man Run Over after Passersby Ignore his Collapse

Yup, I think this country has A LOT more to worry about than the spread of Western values. Actually, I am pretty sure in my country, someone would have helped this old guy and probably stand there to block traffic while calling an ambulance to make SURE he didn't get run over. You can can Chinese a lot of things, but... Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 05, 2015 18:39

Articles : Robk commented on news Seven Common Pick Pocket Tricks and How to Prevent Them

Did you miss the part where I mentioned ALMOST 10 years in China? Wo shuo le, wo zai zhong zuo zhu le, shi nian le. Wo ming bai chun jie de shi hou, hen duo ren lai ta men de jia li. It is very crazy I agree. More reason to be on their guard. Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 05, 2015 13:55

Articles : Robk commented on news Seven Common Pick Pocket Tricks and How to Prevent Them

I would like to summarize this entire article to some mystical knowledge my parents and teachers taught me in school. Mystical western cultural knowledge. "Watch your stuff, put valuables in inner-pockets and when someone is around your stuff (ie bag, luggage), watch them like a hawk." Thieves don't just watch the ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 03, 2015 19:56

Around China : Robk commented on news Passengers and Staff Help Woman Give Birth on High-Speed Train

Well, glad nobody got in a fight over being evacuated from the carriage. This is good news! Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 03, 2015 19:55

Around China : Robk commented on news Homeless Guys try to Get to Hainan to Escape Cold: Get Sent to Dongbei

Not sure what to make of this one... random China. Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 03, 2015 19:53

Around China : Robk commented on news Father and Daughter Executed for McDonald’s Murder

You are right, I remember it pretty well. It was nighttime. And those brave lads were recording the hell out of the events like the true men they are~! One man and a bunch of women... scared off a half a dozen or so brave men! Very.... brave.... Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 03, 2015 19:51

Articles : Robk commented on news Monster-in-Law? Common Tensions between Foreign Spouses and Chinese Mothers

I bet you she cares a ton about her son though... My sister-in-law cares very little about their daughter. I have seen this repeated many times. But their son! Well, he gets walked to school everyday... treated like a King and surrounded with attention. Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 03, 2015 19:49

Articles : Robk commented on news Monster-in-Law? Common Tensions between Foreign Spouses and Chinese Mothers

Yeah, journalism certainly holds a high standard here in China. Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 03, 2015 19:46

Articles : Robk commented on news Monster-in-Law? Common Tensions between Foreign Spouses and Chinese Mothers

You may be asking a bit much on the "functioning brain" considering this article was meant for the masses of the mainland. Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 03, 2015 01:40

Articles : Robk commented on news Monster-in-Law? Common Tensions between Foreign Spouses and Chinese Mothers

This was NOT a pleasant read. And not because of the foreigners involved (well somewhat) but mostly how this article was blatantly one-sided. Foreigners don't like ANYONE who is not a part of the marriage (that's two people if you can count) to push their way into the relationship and demanding attention or control ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Feb 03, 2015 01:32

Around China : Robk commented on news Man Demands Compensation for Lost Youth from Ex-Girlfriend

And the Chinese government is worried about the passing of Western values... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 30, 2015 01:15

Around China : Robk commented on news Man Steals BMW to Take Girlfriend to Work

In China... real love is built on Benz, iPhones, LV bags and BMWs. Have you ever wondered why most Chinese can't swim? It's cause shallow people stick to the kiddy pool! Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 30, 2015 01:11

Around China : Robk commented on news Japanese Media Survey of Young Asia Puts Average Chinese Salary at Over 8,000

This is a huge load of crap. The average salary in CHINA is now 2000-3000 RMB. How do I know? Because I have lived and worked here for almost a decade. Only Chinese managers or salespeople make about 8k RMB per month. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 28, 2015 21:22

Around China : Robk commented on news Chongqing Actually Bans Bacon to Reduce Air Pollution

Too scared and greedy to target on the massive polluting companies that provide you with the biggest hong baos? Yup, Chinese government... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 28, 2015 21:20

Around China : Robk commented on news Government Internet Regulators: VPN Providers ‘Must Obey Rules’ to Operate in China

This is crap. Welcome to the 21st century.... Chinese officals. China needs a new government to help it move forward... and develop. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 28, 2015 17:26

Blogs : Robk commented on ossey7 's blog An African English teacher in China

That's true. And it does happen. If you make yourself look unapproachable it helps to reduce these instances. If you wear a formal shirt and a tie, you will see a massive difference as they assume you are a business foreigner and not an ESL teacher. It intimidates them. If they think you are an ESL teacher or a ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 28, 2015 17:23

Blogs : Robk commented on ossey7 's blog An African English teacher in China

It is a very good post, regardless if Somuah or Denis DNT wrote it. Chinese are slowly changing, the change can mostly be seen in the younger people as the hold of the older generation is failing. Many younger children in China are smarter than their parents and learning that all the stuff they have been fed are ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 27, 2015 22:49

Around China : Robk commented on news Fake Bank Swindles Customers Out of 200 Million RMB

Hahaha... the con-artist is probably the most creative people in China. Who would think to even do this? Let alone get away with it? And why would it take 200 people over a year to realize it is a fake bank? Chinese universities should offer PHD courses on con-artistry. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 27, 2015 01:41

Articles : Robk commented on news Book Smart, Not Street Smart: Beijing PhD Student Tricked by Computer Sales Clerk

LoL... that explains why when I hired two newly Post-secondary graduates in China. They had the same knowledge (and social skills) as a 14 year old high-school kid. Chinese degrees ain't worth a damn. Full Comment>>