ynyrglyn

Aug 03, 2016 13:19

Around China : ynyrglyn commented on news Are Chinese Students Actually the World’s Best Critical Thinkers?

This article could have easily been edited to: Are Chinese Students Actually the World’s Best Critical Thinkers? NO. Full Comment>>

ynyrglyn

Jun 30, 2016 14:22

Around China : ynyrglyn commented on news Beijing Band Member Encourages Up-Skirt “Photo Contest” on WeChat

Nice, so I should be able to make about 5k a day from suing people for taking a picture of "the laowai" and violating my privacy! Win! Full Comment>>

ynyrglyn

Apr 26, 2016 11:05

(Shanghai) Features : ynyrglyn commented on news A Stroll Down Ferguson Lane: Shanghai’s Wukang Lu

The closest metro station is Jiaotong University NOT Tongji... No one wants to end up in Wujiaochang by mistake! Full Comment>>

ynyrglyn

Apr 26, 2016 09:38

Around China : ynyrglyn commented on news Shenyang Normal University Constructs U.S. Capitol Building Look-a-like

Wasn't it China who was complaining not long ago that Apple had constructed a building that looked like something from Shangdong? Full Comment>>

ynyrglyn

Mar 17, 2016 14:09

Around China : ynyrglyn commented on news 70% of Chinese Netizens Using Online Shopping Have Been Cheated

BUY CHEAP, BUY TWICE. Why would you try and buy legit products off Taobao when you know most are fake? If you want an LV bag, go to LV. Full Comment>>

ynyrglyn

Mar 08, 2016 09:16

Articles : ynyrglyn commented on news Number of Foreign Thieves in Shanghai on the Rise

Isn't it a bit weird that in the middle of the article both thieves stole 38,000RMB from the credit cards, and the fine/wallet were both worth 10,000? Full Comment>>

ynyrglyn

Mar 03, 2016 17:31

Articles : ynyrglyn commented on news Frenchman to Serve on Local Government of Rural Zhejiang Village

Congratulations to him, but does anyone else think that it's not just cause of his MBA, travelling experience, and prosperous businesses that he got the job? To quote, "However, it is not known by the rest of the world. We need someone with a talent for business to help transform our village and promote our ... Full Comment>>

ynyrglyn

Feb 23, 2016 17:17

Blogs : ynyrglyn commented on jdredd1 's blog Can we open the parents eyes?

I have just stumbled on your blog now and I do agree with a few points that you raise. I myself came to China to teach ESL and while it was not always a dream, I did enjoy it. I understand and agree completely that some parents, not all, are like you describe and training schools in China are exactly the same as ... Full Comment>>

ynyrglyn

Feb 19, 2016 10:21

Around China : ynyrglyn commented on news Shanghai Actually Seems Serious about its CNY Fireworks Crackdown

Even though I understand the reasons for implementing this ban, I felt sad that many weren't able to participate in traditional Chinese customs to bring in the new year. Full Comment>>

ynyrglyn

Dec 23, 2015 14:25

Around China : ynyrglyn commented on news Apple Headquarters Design Eerily Similar to that of Shandong Office Park

So China gets pissed when someone copies them..... Love it! And just so you know, the Colliseum in Rome is also a circular building... did the Romans copy that one from China as well!? Full Comment>>