Englishuk

Oct 28, 2014 20:51

Articles : Englishuk commented on news China English Teaching Horror Stories

this is a scary article, true though, I have heard many stories like this. there are good schools in China, but also a lot of recruiters, prepared to make dodgy offers. I have had several very dubious offers of work recently. some comments seem to suggest that there are problems, but the same problems encountered in ... Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Oct 18, 2014 19:40

Articles : Englishuk commented on news Chinese Man Asks U.S. Police How They Would Deal With Hong Kong Student Occupation

the article is right about one thing. the right to protest in the west has been curtailed since 9/11..and the police do take more aggressive action than they would have done in the past. but being British I would I have to mention that the picture of the British policeman, is fake, it is an American cop. I did think ... Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Oct 17, 2014 17:53

Articles : Englishuk commented on news US Doctor Shocked At Chinese Hospital Procedures, Says It Resembles a Factory Plant

This is one of the best articles i have read. It highlights the many problems that patients face . I have a close friend who has been in hospital for over 6 weeks, teatement with oxygen for breathing difficulties. and various drug treatments. she is better now, but her feelijng that she may just have allergic asthma ... Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 19, 2014 18:55

Articles : Englishuk commented on news WeChat Etiquette: The Unspoken Rules

wechat is really good, better than whatsapp.. since facebook took over, the search function to add people does not work prperly and it will be a subscription service after 1 year.. i do prefer qq as well comared to facebook, i really hate facebook , full of intrusive adverts, not ability to add media to your ... Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 13, 2014 22:04

Around China : Englishuk commented on news Public Opinion: Japanese and Chinese Still Do Not View Each Other Favourably

both countries will always have some hatred for each other.. I can really understand the Chinese view. Japan has never really apologized for its war attrocities and recently a movie glamourizing the kamakazi attacks on American ships during ww2. Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 13, 2014 22:00

Around China : Englishuk commented on news China to Launch Second Space Lab in 2016

wow, china really is going for it.. and making it on teir own, both the usa a nd Russia have combines space exploration.. it is very impressive Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 13, 2014 21:58

Around China : Englishuk commented on news Firewall to Restrict Foreign TV Shows in Quantity and Content

why? shows are censored anyway.. and yes most people have access to shows on the interent.. it seems a pointless exercise Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 13, 2014 21:57

Around China : Englishuk commented on news Foreigner Faints on Shanghai Metro: Other Passengers Run Away

I do find this worrying , but then again have seen the same thing in London a young guy was in a fight and stabbed, passers by just ignored him Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 13, 2014 21:55

(Chengdu) In Pulse : Englishuk commented on news New Visa Regulations for Chengdu Foreigners

oh my god, more paperwork!! I am sure most foreigners coming for work have clean records.. Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 13, 2014 17:18

Articles : Englishuk commented on news Are Foreign Men Good Enough for Chinese Women?

simple answer.. YES!!!!! Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 13, 2014 17:17

Around China : Englishuk commented on news PhD Student who Died Mid-Sperm Donation’s Family Demand Compensation

how do you die giving sperm??????????????? Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 13, 2014 17:07

Articles : Englishuk commented on news Rape and Sexual Assault Against Women Are Increasing in China- Here Are Five Possible Reasons Why

there was a report last year printed in china daily addressing the same issues..sexual violence against women. the Chinese government seemed concerened to act on it. but nothing has happened. just crackdowns on porn, prostitution etc.. there is no in depth analysis of the social issues or attitudes that may give ... Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 11, 2014 02:20

Articles : Englishuk commented on news Misuse of Medicine Kills 400,000 People a Year in China - 4 Times More than Car Accidents

this article is absolutely shocking!!!!! my friend have warned me about some Chinese hospitals, they are afraid to have any injection or medication. something really needs to be done about the standards of care, diagnosis and prescription. and it is just disgusting this happens when hospitals are money making ... Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 11, 2014 02:16

Around China : Englishuk commented on news ‘Nauseating’ Couple’s PDA Makes Subway Passengers Uncomfortable

actually I think it is nice they are in love.. pity people don't see it in a positive way.. Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 11, 2014 02:14

Articles : Englishuk commented on news How Does Western Media Shape Our Perceptions of China?

but further in answer to you, you do raise some good points, we do have a more diverse media. but most of it is is so shallow as not to be news at all. there are very good sources I use, but none are part of the mainstream media.. yes all media in every country has a bias.. it is an unfortunate truth of the world, ... Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 11, 2014 02:08

Articles : Englishuk commented on news How Does Western Media Shape Our Perceptions of China?

our conventional media is more obsessed by a movies starts new breast augmentation than it is by real news. look at the reporting in the uk about MP's fees and freebies. the only reason the story broke was due to an American lady who was researching corruption in government. she was not a journalist. the journalists ... Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 10, 2014 19:25

Around China : Englishuk commented on news CCTV Investigates Illegal English Teaching Industry in China

there is a problem with standards of teaching, but it is wrong to blame the foreign teachers. the schools are to blame for not checking documentation or the quality of teaching. there are many teachers who don't have degrees that are extremely competent and have good experience. and there are many teachers with a ... Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 10, 2014 19:12

Articles : Englishuk commented on news A Pipe Dream? Facebook’s Ambitions in China

Facebook is terrible, it is all adverts and no bandwidth. it's main aim is to provide a platform for businesses to sell or to gather information to sell to businesses. to be honest it's main aim should be to provide a good level of service to the average user! I have deleted my account, I am fed up with it.. I ... Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 10, 2014 19:09

Around China : Englishuk commented on news 759 People Have Died from Natural Disasters in August

this is just very sad news.. my heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 10, 2014 19:06

Around China : Englishuk commented on news China to Allow Foreign Investors to Set Up and Own Hospitals in 7 Key Regions

I hope this works well, some hospitals just seem to be there to make money and have no regard to patient needs. also some of the doctors don't seem to be competent.. there are some good hospitals in china, but I know from friends the many problems they have getting good and competent medical treatment Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 10, 2014 19:02

Around China : Englishuk commented on news Porn Played on TV Screen in Middle School Cafeteria

haha, I think the male students were very happy! but really it is bad for porn to be played in a middle school.. I do think though as to some previous comments , there needs to be more sex education at school. most children get their first introduction to sex and relations on the internet through pornography. not ... Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Sep 10, 2014 18:57

Articles : Englishuk commented on news How Does Western Media Shape Our Perceptions of China?

Media is controlled in the west just as much as in china. we are fed general very shallow news.. you have to go to alternative sources to get real reporting. Yes the media does sometimes portray china as dangerous and I have noticed there is a focus on china's internal debt by economists.. they tend to overlook the ... Full Comment>>

Englishuk

Aug 22, 2014 18:14

Articles : Englishuk commented on news Political Face-Off: Why do Chinese People Like Putin Better than Obama?

Obama is such a liar and the federal government is busy wrecking the american constitution, spying on their own citizens and denying it.there are so m,any things, i cant be bothered to write all of them. Full Comment>>