royceH

Jun 05, 2014 10:00

Articles : royceH commented on news 5 Beautiful Places in China Ruined by Tourism

I've been to Lijiang it's much worse than as described above. The price alone of domestic tourism in China rules it out as a sensible pursuit. Full Comment>>

royceH

May 16, 2014 23:32

Blogs : royceH commented on royceH 's blog A Tale of Two Weddings

You, my friend, are living in a Fool's Paradise. And good luck with that. Full Comment>>

royceH

May 09, 2014 12:45

Around China : royceH commented on news Husband Refuses to Have Sex for Six Years: Wife Files for Divorce

I know Chinese men are scared of sex and to do it more than once a month is considered bad for health but six years...what a champion! Full Comment>>

royceH

May 05, 2014 17:34

Blogs : royceH commented on royceH 's blog A Tale of Two Weddings

600 is plenty, Mike. He's your friend, not your...(insert someone who's atop the totem pole). In fact, read my response to your Q in the Answers section. I think the fact you're actually travelling there negates you having to give anything at all. That's my common sense thought on it. Enjoy yourself...get pissed but ... Full Comment>>

royceH

May 04, 2014 19:17

Around China : royceH commented on news Beijing Restaurant Sets Up Restaurant Bus to Skirt Outdoor Dining Ban

Yeah, that's a good idea. Well done Fatty. Why are they cracking down on outdoor eating? If they pay the bribe can they continue to put their chairs outside? I remember the same thing happened at my fave outdoor place in Qingdao a few years ago and the owner told me he was sick of paying the local street copper ... Full Comment>>

royceH

Apr 29, 2014 12:26

Blogs : royceH Posted a new blog A Tale of Two Weddings

I want to tell you about recent experiences of weddings attended in China. The first, a wedding we went to a few weeks ago. Well, it was a disgrace. Or a wonderfully exciting and powerful occasion, depending on how you like your bread buttered. Me, I don't go much for poncing about in front of the Jones's (at least,...

royceH

Apr 11, 2014 23:11

Around China : royceH commented on news Woman Knocks Over Old Man, Refuses to Apologize Because of ‘Special Status’

This is merely the tip of the iceberg. The whole place is drowning in a sea of corruption. What I find suspect in the story is that the police demonstrated some scruples. Full Comment>>

royceH

Mar 31, 2014 20:38

Around China : royceH commented on news 600 Wenzhou Residents spend 260,000 RMB on Speaker to Repel Dancing Ladies

Woarrr..... Now THIS is China! Full Comment>>

royceH

Feb 23, 2014 19:55

Around China : royceH commented on news Park Rangers and Tourists Fight, Throw Rocks at Each Other in Yunnan

I've seen people going to the toilet in stairwells. Full Comment>>

royceH

Feb 23, 2014 19:49

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

The scum of the universe! Full Comment>>

royceH

Feb 18, 2014 10:59

Articles : royceH commented on news Expats in China: What Lessons Do They Take Away?

I'm 4 years coming up and if the hat fits, it fits. Although, in an effort to appear slightly less sociopathic, I would like to mention I have been back to my country 4 times since arriving here in early '10. And, although relatively small, my city is cleaner than any other city I've visited, and my job is pretty ... Full Comment>>

royceH

Feb 11, 2014 17:43

Around China : royceH commented on news Modern Toilet: Xi’an’s Latest Quirky Restaurant

Some things that go on in this country really give me the shits! Morons. Full Comment>>

royceH

Feb 09, 2014 13:00

Around China : royceH commented on news Foreign Women in Shanghai Slaps Young Boy, Sentenced to 10 Day Detention

Check out the book entitled 'The Slap', written by Christos Tsiolkas. It's also been made into an 8 part mini series. I haven't read it, or seen it, but I want to. Full Comment>>

royceH

Feb 09, 2014 12:50

Around China : royceH commented on news Li Na Begrudgingly Accepts 800,000 RMB

Belatedly escaping the system here has been the making of Li Na and congratulations to her for having the gumption to do so. Who knows what her career would have been like had she done so years sooner? I note from official records that her home remains in Wuhan but surely it's only a matter of time before she finds ... Full Comment>>

royceH

Jan 22, 2014 11:52

Blogs : royceH commented on Rivercrab 's blog Useful Note on Chinese Drinking Culture

The bloke pinched a couple of your beers...yer should've knocked him out! No. Ok, that would've been wrong. But if that really is part of Chinese drinking culture, it's pretty retarded. Full Comment>>

royceH

Jan 22, 2014 11:42

Around China : royceH commented on news Qingdao Bus Service Now Allows You to Mail Children

What's next on the programme? Idea...how about challenging police to uphold the law! Perhaps they could be offered an incentive, such as not having their salary deducted for exhibiting blatant disregard for their (presumably) sworn responsibilites. Full Comment>>

royceH

Jan 18, 2014 20:43

Blogs : royceH commented on coineineagh 's blog I Do Love China

"Love" is a very strong sentiment. I love my wife and children. I definitely don't love China. But I guess I like it enough to live here, all in all. Well written article, Coin. I look forward to your next effort. Full Comment>>

royceH

Jan 04, 2014 19:02

Around China : royceH commented on news Police Beat Man Suspected of Paying for Sex, Was Actually With His Wife

How about the police turn their attentions towards upholding some of the laws that do exist in this developing country? That might assist them in overcoming some of the mirth that's quite rightly directed their way. I'm thinking Keystone Cops here. Although, if my memory serves me correctly, at least the Keystone ... Full Comment>>

royceH

Jan 01, 2014 00:31

(Beijing) In Pulse : royceH commented on news China Eastern Airlines Adds Flight to Bali, Starts December 31

How much? I'm goin! Full Comment>>

royceH

Jan 01, 2014 00:25

Around China : royceH commented on news Xinjiang 9 mob attacks Shache County Public Security Bureau eight people were killed

This is just the latest of many recent incidents in Xinjiang. The reports always say the attackers wield knives and the police have no alternative but to shoot them to death. And so ends every report and no correspondence shall be entered into. Full Comment>>

royceH

Dec 29, 2013 19:16

Around China : royceH commented on news Two Americans Cyclists Reach the End of the Road in Shanghai

Well done lads. Champions! Toasting you right now, in fact. Full Comment>>

royceH

Dec 12, 2013 23:21

(Beijing) In Pulse : royceH commented on news Classic Australian Band, Air Supply, to Play in Beijing on December 15

Wow...Air Supply. Perhaps most people on this site would be unaware that Air Supply were, for a time in the late 70's, early 80's, the biggest selling band in the world. Somewhere. You may skoff at the love love love theme of their music but I'm telling you this...If you go to the concert you'll be humming their ... Full Comment>>

royceH

Dec 11, 2013 17:32

Around China : royceH commented on news Man Jumps to His Death in Jiangsu When Girlfriend Wont Stop Shopping

What a man! And ladies, this could well be just the beginning. Kapesh!! Full Comment>>

royceH

Dec 11, 2013 14:11

Blogs : royceH commented on expatlife26 's blog How I Moved on From Teaching (And Why You Should Too!)

I started to read this article but soon realised I had a lot of time to go about wasting, so prioritised to that end. Hears to time wasting! Full Comment>>

royceH

Nov 28, 2013 23:25

Around China : royceH commented on news Turkistan Islamic Party Accepts Responsibility for Terrorist Attack on Tiananmen Square

Where exactly is Turkistan? Therein might lie the motivation for this, and other attacks. Putting a 'Holy' label on it could be just a matter of convenience. Nevertheless, the issue is a serious one, esp for those living in the far west. Full Comment>>