'In 2009, the European economic crisis began. The Italian economy dove sharply and there were very few job opportunities in Italy, even for Italian citizens.' While that is true, there is an equally if not more decisive factor the article didn't mention, probably because of the face thing. Many went to S. Italy, ... Full Comment>>

Not meant to spoil the fun. Looks like plenty of work ahead. 'In the 21st century, the rise of business trips, overseas travel and study abroad meant....... Most illegal immigrants now go through proper channels in order to enter a country but overstay their visas or allotted time.' With mainlanders, the only sure ... Full Comment>>

Is anyone surprised to hear that? Full Comment>>

They think since they can afford to check-in a 5 star hotel and urinate into the water bottle of their room (straight from the horse's mouth; the cleaning maids), and/or settle the bill after eating like a pig at 5 star restaurants, they've made it, they have class. lol Full Comment>>

I was touching upon the hygiene standards of both countries and the thief mentality of mainlanders if you get it. The name Japan is synonymous with high quality and they deserve it. You're right in that perfectionism and optimization are key traits of Japanese. All you have to do is look at the seams of a Japan made ... Full Comment>>

"...do Japanese toilet seats really smell better?" Go steal shits from Japan's toilets and find out what gutter oil free shits smell like. Don't blame me if you can't find what you're looking for though. Japan isn't China. LOL Full Comment>>

On the surface the photo looks innocent enough. If you had talked to these 'people' you would know many were fully aware of their deeds were an eyesore but on purpose did them to disgrace places they had eyed with envy and hatred for decades. Japanese, Taiwanese, Hong Kongers, South Koreans, Singaporeans, .... all ... Full Comment>>

Thanks, all pollyannas who can't/dare not face the dark should read your comment. Some waiguoren said the below, have to admit I love the dude's way of nailing low lives. “Woe to you...you hypocrites!...You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel....You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full ... Full Comment>>

Yin/Yang • Real/Fakes • Compassion/ruthless cruelty • Good/Evil • Developed nations/ China • Existence/Annilation. "It’s actually not so surprising- China is after all in the land of fake handbags, fake viagara and even fake lions." Fake face, fake love, and fake success. Full Comment>>

It's more than having an inferiority-superiority complex. This society is immersed in compassionless, ruthless cruelty which powers violences in all forms. I doubt terrorists would do some of the things they do here, such as what this kid did to his father. Full Comment>>

'like we have a 5000 yr history, such a large food palate,.....' A 5000 yr toilet describes today's China more accurately. Full Comment>>

'The idea is that state-owned enterprises will become more competitive more closely mirroring the work ethic of the private sector.' Once you know how much they get from their alternative income sources you will laugh. Another joke of the day is the work ethic of the chinese private sector bit. °lol° Full Comment>>

'...taking down powerful "tigers" who were previously considered untouchable.' 1. Where are the caught 'tigers' and their loot? 2. You need two hands to make a clap so where are the collaborators in the private sector? 3. Nothing on the 'flies'. Life as usual. If they are all caught China has to build the ... Full Comment>>

LOL Don't blame those for calling you a china rookie when you don't know CAAC (The Civil Aviation Administration of China) = China Airlines Always Cancel Full Comment>>

Peking, Tsinghua, Fudan U. ---- enjoy the pollutants of Beijing and Shanghai. Nanjing and Heifei, maginally better. "China is a great destination for your postgraduate studies because it is much more affordable than countries like the USA, France, the UK or Italy." 100% mainlanders' mindset; buy cheap ... Full Comment>>

An engineer working for a company that manufactures industrial use UV light filtering window coatings told me a few years ago about how production of solar panels seriously contaminates the environment. Do you believe this richest man in china don't know photovaltaic production produces one of the most toxic ... Full Comment>>

"Many have now called for a nationwide Good Samaritan law to be passed... that will both oblige people to offer assistance to strangers" Legislating good samaritan acts.....when mainlanders flee like rats from accident scenes do what, sue CCP for poor national education? CCP then sue Confucius, Lao Tzu, ... Full Comment>>

"Wang apparently waived his fee of 50,000 RMB in exchange for ‘killing lessons’ from Zhang." Wang, our new national hero, not only possess a great learning attitude, he also knows positive thinking, opportunity cost, cost-benefit analysis, all without going to those laowai Harvard-Oxford-INSEAD-Mannheim-M... Full Comment>>

That's nothing compared to the bribes they pay to get their kids into ivy league (by their standard) schools, from kindergarten to university, which is nothing compare to the bribes they pay to get jackpot positions within the government, which is nothing compare to the bribes their kids COLLECT once they secure ... Full Comment>>

Come visit the china zoo!!! Free shows everywhere you go!!! Full Comment>>

You'll have a better idea after they secure the citizenship card of your country. Full Comment>>

"why do they destroy there own cultural background in order to copy the west?" They did that in the Cultural Revolution. They got their 'west' wrong. These idiots thought Russia was 'West', and ended up getting communism. Columbus would laugh till he drop. LOL They figured their miserable state of ... Full Comment>>

You nailed it. Mainlanders are masters at finding and exploiting loopholes. Marriage and education are considered important by many chinese BECAUSE both are historically proven ways to deliver a whole bunch of people (families, relatives, friends) out of poverty. Imagine your daughter getting married to the emperor ... Full Comment>>

"...go to extreme lengths..." ruthless is more accurate "...took it a bit too far..." nothing is morally too low to those brought up in communist china Full Comment>>

'According to the district’s tourism authorities, the park will be designed to include Chinese elements to appeal to foreign tourists.' LOL. Talk about selling ice to Eskimos. Adding chinese elements...piece of cake....re-enact the MacDonald's murder in an AQI 500+ theater equiped with state of the 'art' fake high ... Full Comment>>