She is right about the hiring process back home. It took me a year to land a 50k job in the USA with 55 work hours a week, 30 percent of my income taxed automatically, then other fees like sales tax, tips, gasoline taxes, insurance, and $1000 crap apartment. In China I make around 35000, I have much more savings at ... Full Comment>>

As much as I like Hadley's positive outlook I must agree that there are reasons to complain on occasion. An employer not fulfilling their part of a contract for example. I tend to agree with the guy from N.Z. when he points out that complaining a little isn't a big deal its the racist rants aimed at the Chinese that ... Full Comment>>

Maybe some of the negative experiences stem from where that person is located.. Yes the locals arent as friendly in places heavily with expats and tourists. They are tired of foreigners, especially the unhappy miserable ones who hate their country or disrepect their ways. Full Comment>>

If the home was full of money and there was a sign out front that said "Hey world look at my beautiful money"! Then yes, I would be asking for robbery. And Lord (is that really your real name), watch the lingo ok, this is a family website. Full Comment>>

Correct MS Hanson no one has the right to touch each other. But why entice people to touch it, then have them thrown into prison for it? Maybe the Groper needs counseling but now his life is pretty much over.. Poor Groper, do you harpies have no compassion for others? Full Comment>>

Lots of negative snotty angry brats in the world. I did not know about the skyscanner site... Nor was I aware that Paypal accepted Union Pay. Thanks for this article it was informative even for a long time world traveler like myself! Full Comment>>

Sorrel/Hanson, where do you draw the line on dressing appropriately? Those cheeks were showing. Would you want your mother dressing that way in the subway? Women dress that way in order to get attention from men. I enjoy watching the spectacle of hot chicks here. But they are asking for trouble.. just sayin'.. but ... Full Comment>>

Guest626460, your comment is a bit racist the other direction. Many foreign teachers here get paid more than they do in their home countries for less work. Others have degrees in English or Literature and the only countries they can get jobs are outside their English speaking countries. I do however agree with your ... Full Comment>>

Sorrel, you claim to not be anonymous is a joke "Sorrel" is that your last name or your full name? Provide your REAL first and last name please. And yes, those who expose their butt cheeks should not complain if someone gropes. Just like if I walk around with a 100 yuan note hanging out of my pocket I ... Full Comment>>

And Sorrel/Hanson whoever you two twants are, the guess is two fargly old undesirable carnts who nobody really wants. But keep your racism to your fellow countrymen! Stop the hating on the Chinese folks. If you don't like the Chinese then why stay here? I like the Chinese. Thats why I stay. Full Comment>>

Seriously, the shorts around here are beautiful to look at which makes it hard not to grope. Those lovely arses sitting out there like freshly picked fruit on a sample tray. Ladies, don't bitch about groping if you are deliberately tantalizing everyone with your goodies! Then insisting that the appreciators of your ... Full Comment>>

Hadleys got the right attitude in my opinion. Funny to see the same old haterz talkin shit about his blogs, maybe a few could stop and think about how fortunate we are for being welcomed to China. And yes, most of.the Chinese do love the foreigners! Full Comment>>

Dont bare your thighs if you dont want them to be touched! Sorrel, you jus jealous that no one gropes you more often. Full Comment>>

Women dont seem to age as well as men. He'll find a younger one no doubt. She'll just cause misery to every man she comes in contact with. There should be rest homes for old bats like her. Full Comment>>

Ever try to get on a bus while competing with 10 of these sweet old ladies? Tough as nails! More power to them! Full Comment>>

Try buying your groceries in the wet markets and let the veggies soak for 20 minutes in water with a few ounces of vinegar. The meat here is usually quite fresh. Avoid the freshwater fish. Avoid manufactured food as much as possible. Full Comment>>

I have to agree with Hadley, living in China is quite rewarding in comparison to living in the USA. I also think it's important for us foreigners to see ourselves as guests here and minimize our complaints. Who knows, maybe more positive expats like Hadley might take the edge off of some of the anti-foreigner ... Full Comment>>

I've lived in China since 2011 and have never witnessed this "pooping in malls and restaurants" thing. Yes, I've seen a bit of urination by children, but not an everyday thing in a restaurant. Full Comment>>

I'm a bit confused as to the point of this essay. First your touting Shanghai much in the same spirit of the song "New York, New York". Then you rant a bit about the importance of learning Chinese. Then back to the "NY NY" theme. I'm guessing that the writer is a Chinese high school or college ... Full Comment>>

While Hadley does seem a bit of naive in his views on China, he's right on the money as far as his message to those who constantly bitch and moan about China and the Chinese. Why live in a place that drives you nuts? I certainly wouldn't. Full Comment>>

Jay, you clearly referred to the Chinese as "Sub-Human", the only others I can remember using that term to describe an entire race are the Nazis and the KKK. Guest..I get your point, many ignorant bigoted Chinese do exist. But Jay should know better. Full Comment>>

After two years I've mastered the arts of bone-spitting, floor spitting (not where people might walk), shoving my way in order to be first on the bus, and driving my motorbike on the sidewalk. I still don't litter, I give up my seat to the elderly, and never slurp my coffee or soup. So I guess I've only halfway gone ... Full Comment>>

Ok your racism is "unhidden". And for it to be an "agenda", you would be hiding your racism. I get what your saying. Full Comment>>

Jay Knox, although you raise some interesting points in your highjack of this thread of comments. I must object to your use of the word "Sub Human", when describing another race. Talk like that merely exposes your hidden racist agenda. I can't imagine why tools like you even stay here? Full Comment>>

He needed another 6 pack of Tsingtao! Full Comment>>