RiriRiri

Mar 04, 2015 17:01

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news Chinese Pay for Expensive Japanese Rice: Turns Out it’s from Liaoning

Same thing is happening in Europe - cosmetics in France and furniture/garments in Italy. Most probably also in Greece/Spain or any country in crisis with a name and a star product to sell. Substandard products are imported and re-exported just for the sake of the "Made in" tag. In the best case, they actually ... Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Mar 04, 2015 13:13

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news Study Shows that Chinese Speakers Use Their Brains Differently to English Speakers

As I said - what's wrong with the article was summarized in the example I mentioned above. It's not science, it's not facts, it's preliminary-grade research manipulated into a lullaby. As for the classic "The-west-does-it-so-see-it's-okay" angle, I think this is equally garbage practice anywhere for any subject and ... Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Mar 04, 2015 10:24

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news Study Shows that Chinese Speakers Use Their Brains Differently to English Speakers

Hard evidence: magnetic field readings show a planet potentially within the habitable zone of a solar system with no more info. Press version: A New Earth Discovered. To you, is this press example: A - A scientific presentation B - Biased sensationalism or C - But we need to simplify so we can cater to dumb ... Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Mar 04, 2015 09:17

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news Study Shows that Chinese Speakers Use Their Brains Differently to English Speakers

To this I will add that: being myself a fluent Mandarin and Cantonese speaker, in my experience, the everyday oral communication do not use up any more or less brain power in any noticeable way. Nor does it give me a better ear or sensitivity at anything, like music as a worn-out stereotype would claim. Anyone who ... Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Mar 04, 2015 09:04

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news Study Shows that Chinese Speakers Use Their Brains Differently to English Speakers

What an oversimplified, partial, unscientific and undetailed piece of crap. The raw information delivered is what I'd call preliminary at best, with the rhetorical honesty of a political poll. Though usually political polls try to at least deliver a hint at their methodology. WHatever, I've got breaking news for ... Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Mar 04, 2015 08:48

Articles : RiriRiri commented on news Xi Jinping: The Governance Of China

A bit messy and superficial of a comment, in the sense I still don't really know whatever the contents of this book is. I'll get my hands on it and make my own comment, with the purpose to decipher between the lines where the CCP is getting at, more than for getting to know Xi Jinping. I don't expect anything more ... Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Mar 02, 2015 12:56

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news Hooray! China to Improve Toilets at Tourist Sites

You know what other country is building toilets ? Thailand - separate toilets for non-Chinese users. That's all you need to know about China’s international image. Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Mar 01, 2015 09:50

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news French Man’s Organs Save 4 Lives in China

So I take it the Chinese body isn't so different after all. Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Feb 26, 2015 08:49

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news Jackie Chan Shaves Jaycee’s Head to Symbolize New Beginning

So this is what the internet would look like should it have been available in the Middle Age? Shaving head in public, really? Quite amusing from the same aging star who declared condescendingly that Chinese weren't grown up enough for democracy a decade ago. Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Feb 26, 2015 08:36

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news China’ s Divorce Rate Booms by 13.5 Percent

The family structure never survives a society of consumerism & individualism. Family is about solidarity, commitment and sacrifice, while the latter is about satisfying any individual need for the right price. Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Feb 26, 2015 08:13

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news Feminists Pledge to Boycott Spring Festival Gala over ‘Discriminatory Content’

“we signed this letter because we found that most Chinese people lack an awareness of their rights, especially women.” Their rights? As in legally enforceable by a fair state body? Oh boy I have bad news for you... Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Feb 22, 2015 09:55

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news Sweet Old Couple Leave Money for Thief

Get your sobs straight and shut up. If you don't get emotional we'll call you heartless. Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Feb 05, 2015 11:50

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news Shirtless Man Begs Forgiveness from Wife for Not Handing Over Salary

The evil Western values' influence know no limits (can this get old?). Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Feb 05, 2015 11:49

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

Right before the CNY? Such a perfect timing, this has to be a foreign conspiracy! Western Values have struck again! Darn you, Western Values! Can't wait China to get back to its traditions of... er... something. Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Feb 05, 2015 07:30

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news Chongqing Real Estate Firm Plants Fake CRT Sign to Lure Customers

Darn, those evil Western values. Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Feb 04, 2015 08:14

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

Here's the saddest part: wenxuecity, which ECC often uses as a source, is actually a news portal for Chinese expats abroad. So they should actually have insider knowledge. But they don't. Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Feb 03, 2015 20:37

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news Beijing Crowd Control Systems to be Implemented Nationwide

Zombie Flow Micromanagement System™ - Do not miss this unique opportunity to equip your dystopian sandbox with the latest tech toys, so you can keep your people free from thinking forever. Our engineers spent months of research, and inspired their designs directly from the best sources: livestock. Zombie Flow ... Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Jan 29, 2015 15:48

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

"Boo boo why foreign talent no coming China" Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Jan 28, 2015 11:42

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news New Visa Rules to Attract Top Foreign Talent

Same reason China has countless 8 years old piano performers yet zero worthy music composer: repeating established patterns is one thing, understanding their logic and going beyond is a whole other matter. Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Jan 26, 2015 15:43

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news China Denies Microsoft Outlook Hacking Allegations

Yeah well an unlocked door is an open door. Microsoft of all companies should know that. Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Jan 23, 2015 17:06

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news French Artist Julien Malland Paints Beautiful Graffiti on Demolished Shikumen

The original news has been quickly buried and replaced by this http://news.qq.com/a/20150123/022799.htm#p=1 . This version, emphasizing random attention cravers with zero artistic value added, obfuscates the original artists' credentials until page 6. Here's your gratitude. Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Jan 22, 2015 17:12

Around China : RiriRiri commented on news Photo of Military Student Licking a Squat Toilet Goes Viral

It doesn't even begin to look clean. Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Jan 20, 2015 14:27

Articles : RiriRiri commented on news China's Bad Air Scaring Away Foreign Tourists

Pollution is hardly one factor among many, so as usual with Chinese press: lie or excuse, that is the question. Tourism industry in China is yet another milking factory that charges a lot for hardly any delivery. Most spots are either run by greedy developers, or greedy dumb locals. Or by greedy developers with ... Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Jan 15, 2015 11:15

Articles : RiriRiri commented on news Contraception in China: Tips about Choice and Availability in China

Relax, probably more of a technical problem. I don't recall Admin ever censoring ideas. Full Comment>>

RiriRiri

Jan 15, 2015 11:13

Articles : RiriRiri commented on news No Car, No House, No Problem? The Ups and Downs of Transnational Marriages in China

Yeah, it's that kind of abbreviations no one ever uses except Chinese. American Born Chinese are American Born Americans kids, they might play the racial card because they know the effect it has on you, but the truth is they'd never switch back to a shitty Chinese passport for the world. Full Comment>>