kuntmans

Sep 04, 2015 13:38

Articles : kuntmans commented on news Expat Finances: China’s Depreciating Yuan and its Effect on You!

I'd rather take my chances with RMB thanks very much. The reality is the Chinese economy will continue to grow for the foreseeable future at rates the west could only dream of. Never mistake short term volatility with long term fundamentals. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 31, 2015 15:58

Articles : kuntmans commented on news 14 Things You Need to Know about Beijing's September 3 Military Parade

A highly informative article which will help me plan my trip to Beijing accordingly to witness this momentous occasion. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 26, 2015 16:31

Articles : kuntmans commented on news 10 “Made in China” Products that are More Expensive in China

This is simply down o how much value added tax the government's wish to apply. In China the given then has higher vat because it needs the revenue to provide the public services expected of it by the people. The is prob one of the reasons why the Chinese gov can develop much better public transportation services in ... Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 25, 2015 18:35

Around China : kuntmans commented on news Man Tries to Divorce Wife for Setting Curfew, Denied by Court

It's true. That's why they are so popular with foreigners Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 24, 2015 17:26

Around China : kuntmans commented on news Chinese Passenger Attacks Stewardess on Beijing-Toronto Flight

Air rage incidents in China are proportionately far less than any other country in the world. It is the ignorant expats who make derogatory remarks who need to have their heads examined. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 20, 2015 16:16

Articles : kuntmans commented on news Foreign Thieves Get 10 Year Prison Sentence for Luxury Goods Shoplifting Spree

Pesky foreigners. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 11, 2015 17:06

Articles : kuntmans commented on news China's White-Collar Workers Hate Their Offices, Waste Too Much Time in Meetings

Not much use if the survey location is not revealed. Shanghai workers might have very different opinions to Chongqing or Beijing workers for example. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 10, 2015 17:02

Articles : kuntmans commented on news The 5 Stages of Expat Life in China

Expats usually show dwindling levels of understanding of China over time: the general rule is after a month in China, most foreigners could write a whole book about the place; after a year, this narrows downs to being able to write a mere essay; . However, after five years, any foreigner will realise the place is so ... Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 07, 2015 16:34

Around China : kuntmans commented on news Shanghai Woman Dies During “Confinement” in Unairconditioned Room

Confinement is necessary for everyone in this extreme heat. Nothing to do with practice of yuezi / ''sitting month". The tone of these articles often appears deliberately framed to get a mocking or negative reaction from otherwise confused laowai's Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 06, 2015 16:57

Around China : kuntmans commented on news Police are Rewarding Beijingers for Reporting Drug Users

Deaths caused by marijuana smoking in China every year - several? Deaths caused by tobacco smoking in China every year - several hundred million? Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 06, 2015 16:54

Around China : kuntmans commented on news Colombian Beauty Queen Faces Death Penalty for Drug Smuggling in Guangzhou

Calvinism: your fate is decided the moment you are born. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 06, 2015 16:51

Articles : kuntmans commented on news 5 Easy Hacks for Faster Web Browsing Without a VPN

Great tips. So many vpns are unreliable and pose security risks. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 05, 2015 16:03

Articles : kuntmans commented on news Chinese Media: The Dangers of Hiring Illegal Foreign Teachers

A lot of the teaching methods would be anathema to chinese kids used to rote learning etc. Western educated ESL teachers would need to appreciate the fundamental psychological differences between Asians and Westerners to become a useful teacher of any sort in China. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 05, 2015 15:53

Around China : kuntmans commented on news Wuhan Woman's Shirt Torn Off in Fight Over Subway Seat

Probably deserved it. The young have no respect for elders any more. Lucky the stranger was there to intervene. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 01, 2015 23:00

(Shanghai) Features : kuntmans commented on news Fresh and Safe Food in China: How to Properly Clean Out Your Fridge

There's no please in some people. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Aug 01, 2015 22:56

Articles : kuntmans commented on news Shanghai #1, Beijing #7: What Are the Happiest Cities in China?

This report has too much western bias. Considering the incredible circumstances that chinese people have gone through to get where they are now, the happiness and satisfaction of people generally is evident everywhere. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Jul 31, 2015 16:58

Articles : kuntmans commented on news Fire in the Skies: What Went Down on Shenzhen Airlines Flight ZH9648

I heard the fire started after highly flammable gases were emitted from the passenger's rear end. I would blame the extra spicy chongqing noodles for that. Nothing security can do to stop it. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Jul 27, 2015 17:01

Around China : kuntmans commented on news Counterfeit Phone Company Scamming U.S. Customers Busted in Beijing

Irony is they were probably made under better working conditions than the real ones Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Jul 27, 2015 12:16

Articles : kuntmans commented on news How to Lose Your Chinese Colleagues in 7 Days

Foreigners must learn the local ways and culture in order to successfully integrate. Many westerners in particular somehow expect Chinese to fit into some westernised stereotypical office worker. I can't I'm agine a Chinese office worker in England complaining about the chaos and failure of democracy there and then ... Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Jul 25, 2015 12:24

Articles : kuntmans commented on news Shanghai to Introduce Visas on Arrival, Paths to Permanent Residency for Top Talent

Let the flood of talents into Shanghai commence Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Jul 25, 2015 11:07

Around China : kuntmans commented on news Angry Hulk Ayis Move 3 Cars so They Can Dance

Western women could only dream of such strength and power. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Jul 24, 2015 17:29

Articles : kuntmans commented on news Woman Hoping for Green Card Marriage Sues Dating Company for Not Delivering

"marriages built on a green card, money, or other material reasons will result in unhappiness". thankfully few of those around then. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Jul 24, 2015 17:25

Around China : kuntmans commented on news Foreign “Spartans” Detained for Street Campaign in Beijing

These foreigners got their just deserts. BJ Police and social order: 1; Foreigners: 0. Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Jul 19, 2015 21:44

Articles : kuntmans commented on news What Does it Take to Be Middle Class in China?

The western view on the financial crisis over there: "Even now many people fail to grasp the true meaning of the word “austerity”. Austerity is not eight years of spending cuts, as in the UK, or even the social catastrophe inflicted on Greece. It means driving the wages, social wages and living standards in the ... Full Comment>>

kuntmans

Jul 09, 2015 18:29

Articles : kuntmans commented on news Expat Stories: An Ecuadorian in Harbin

Let me guess, you got refused entry because of lack of education? Full Comment>>