orientexpressguy on news China to Allow in More Foreigners Inoculated with Chinese Vaccines(10 comments)
A useful article. Full Comment>>
orientexpressguy on news 4 China Expats Dish on Their Relationships with Their Chinese In-Laws(8 comments)
I've been married to my Chinese wife for ten years. I'm English, but have Anglo- Saxon and Viking roots. My Chinese in- laws died before I had a chance to meet them, however my wife has three brothers. I am therefore part of a large Chinese family. Full Comment>>
orientexpressguy on news 7 Lesser-known Domestic Holiday Destinations for Expats Stuck in China(13 comments)
An alltogether nice and flowery article, however a word of caution. On 22 June 2020 at Chongqing airport I was nearly detained and quarinteed for 14 days, despite a normal temperature and no virus symptoms. The overly zealous health official had targeted me because I was the only 'wageren' at the boarding gate ... Full Comment>>
orientexpressguy on news Some Schools Reopen in China as Coronavirus Spread Slows(7 comments)
That must be a great relief for the parents! It's not easy to occupy young attentive minds over a long spell of isolation. Full Comment>>
orientexpressguy on news 5 Bad Habits to Avoid Picking Up as an Expat in China(9 comments)
An interesting article. Some good points. As a long term expatriate with a Chinese wife I have had many experiences, mostly good ones. Full Comment>>
orientexpressguy on news No Money, No Honey: The Price of Love in China(6 comments)
In Georga, a small developing town about two hours drive from Xi'an lives a family who carefully vet would be suitors. They consider the size of the suitor's house. If too small then a rejection ensues. A dowry is also required of 100 000 yuan. Full Comment>>
orientexpressguy on news Is the West’s ‘Red Scare' About China Valid?(7 comments)
An interesting article. Full Comment>>
orientexpressguy on news Man in Underwear Protests at Confucian Temple(1 comments)
Well, well! Its good to protest, rather than just putting up with something. The cost of living is climbing very rapidly across China and for most people the wages are incredibly low. Its tragic indeed if people can no longer return home during the time honoured Spring Festival due to poverty. And pollution is ... Full Comment>>
orientexpressguy on news More Than Money: Rich Chinese Are Building Their Own Art Scene (5 comments)
Sunwei photographic fine art photography has images selling for above 3000 yuan, across the globe. These ultra high resolution images of up to 150 MB, contain hidden meanings and are highly favourable assets in feng shui. For example, one image is of a quinlin, an ancient mythical creature which brings good fortune ... Full Comment>>
orientexpressguy on news 3 Traditional Chinese Therapies to Keep You Healthy(17 comments)
Chinese medicine can be traced back to at least the time of the Yellow Emperor and I have much respect for it. In the West the GPs get a commission for prescribing particular drugs, also the side affects can be diabolical. For example prolonged use of steroids can lead to diabetes. Ibrufen and other powerful ... Full Comment>>
orientexpressguy on news 7 Things That Are No Longer True About China(6 comments)
A somewhat bland article which tends to define progress by comparing China with the West. A simplistic view which takes no account of Chinese culture. Full Comment>>