DaqingDevil

May 11, 2013 11:19

Blogs : DaqingDevil commented on dhak 's blog 8 Chinese rivers where you won´t dare to touch the water

Interesting observations. It's no wonder I refuse to eat any river fish in restaurants even when they are "famous" for their fish delicacies. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 11, 2013 11:11

Blogs : DaqingDevil commented on bloggerhead 's blog Down and out in Dongguan

There are 1000 stories in the Naked City. This was just one of them!!! Wasn't it? Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 09, 2013 19:47

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news An Early Christmas: Villagers Pillage Goods from a Flipped Over Truck

I doubt the policemen felt useless. They were just making sure they got their cut! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 09, 2013 19:39

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news River In Shanghai Turns Bright Blue; At Least It’s Pig Free Though, Right?

Nowhere near as pretty a picture as the red river in Henan. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 09, 2013 19:37

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Netizen Posts Photo of a Creepy “Blood River” in Henan

Apart from the junk floating in the river the colour contrasts are quite beautiful. Maybe an amateur photographer put some colour dye in to get just that photo opportunity. Nice! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 09, 2013 16:26

Blogs : DaqingDevil commented on mArtiAn 's blog To study, or not to study...

Fine article and so true. Although my Chinese is pretty basic I still get out to most places on my own like restaurants, using taxis and shopping but I do need help in banks (who doesn't?)and hospitals. You're right though, making the time to learn is the key. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 09, 2013 08:31

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news China's Modern Diaspora

Damn fine article! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 08, 2013 21:18

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Poorly Parked BMW Spray-Painted with Insults by Angry Passersby

There's not enough spray paint in China to do this to all those "stupid c***s" that park like that and / or disregard basic courtesies! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 08, 2013 21:05

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Chomp Chomp: Guangzhou Supermarket Selling Crocodile Meat?!

See ya later alligator! In a while crocodile! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 08, 2013 20:50

Blogs : DaqingDevil Posted a new blog My First Visit to a Chinese Hospital!

Just the other day I was reading an article in a Chinese paper online about doctors and the medical system here in China. My interest had unfortunately been brought about my catching the local version of the flu and it was a brutal reminder that in times like that you really need some expert help and confidence in ...

DaqingDevil

May 07, 2013 20:42

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news China’s Richest Man Snubs David Cameron & Queen Over Dinner

Ummmm.....David Cameron and the Queen? Actually the dumplings in Hangzhou sound pretty good to me too. Pass the soy mate. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 07, 2013 20:37

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news 4 Wives, 5 Children: Shanghai Man’s Bigamy Spree Ends in Tears

So while he's in jail for 18 months he can't provide for his 4 wives and the kids. That's hardly fair or logical. Is bigamy illegal? Wouldn't pay to be an emperor these days. No fun! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 07, 2013 08:42

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news 212 Wealthy Chinese Receive Investment Immigration Invites from Australia

Seems like the Australian Government has spent all its allocated tax money and needs to prop up the economy with a few Chinese billionaires. Sound economic management I reckon! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 07, 2013 08:33

Blogs : DaqingDevil Posted a new blog Trip to Heming lake Wetlands Lindian

Last July I and a few other foreigners were invited by the local Daqing government to take a trip to the famous Heming Lake Wetlands of Lindian County. This was the local government’s way of saying ‘thank you’ to the foreigners who come to their city and provide many different services in addition ...

DaqingDevil

May 06, 2013 08:49

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Two Suicides Over Four Days at Foxconn in Zhengzhou

The "silent mode"? Tell me that's a joke. True!? Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 06, 2013 08:46

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Chinese Criminals: Modern China’s Most Violent Offenders

China always wants to compete with the west and they had the perfect opportunity to present us with some criminals that beat anything we have had to date. Imagine murdering 67 people and raping 23 people? We would have made this guy a 'super hero" criminal with newspapers clambering over each other to report the ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 05, 2013 06:51

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Savvy Chinese Housewives Buy 100 Billion RMB Worth of Gold in 10 Days

Gold diggers right? Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 02, 2013 07:59

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news 5 Things I’ve Learned About China That I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self

Good article and so true. I liked that bit about the cheese. I love a glass of wine, some cheese and salt crackers on a sunny afternoon. Supermarket must have made a mistake once and I found some French cheese amongst the false butters and Milkana stuff and swooped on it like a starving seagull. Cost me a bit but I ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

May 01, 2013 09:52

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Shanghai Blind Dates: The Parental Phenomenon Reaches Fever Pitch

"My daughter is too picky. She wants someone who can spoil her." There you have it in a nutshell. "His needs are too high!" Another nut. And the authorities (the government) are going to formalize locations and set up 'official' marriage intermediaries. Oh ho! Slip the official a few RMB and he'll get that phone ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Apr 29, 2013 11:00

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Grapes of Wrath: 600% Mark-up for Imported Wine in China

Absolutely spot on. I was involved in the wine industry in Australia and if they saw the way wine was handled here they would shudder. I have yet to see any place selling wine that actually lays the bottle down, they are all standing up and for corked bottles, well that's not so good. When I first came here I ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Apr 29, 2013 10:42

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Henan Woman Shreds 100,000 RMB in Cash after Family Feud

Thank heavens for that! I was really concerned for a moment. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Apr 29, 2013 10:36

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Another Foreign Teacher in China Exposed for Child Porn Convictions in the US

There are a number of issues here that people have covered - background checks, types of schools that hire teachers, abortion and it goes on. Admittedly the photo of this guy is not really complimentary and no doubt the one on his passport might look a little different but I draw the line at intimating he looks like ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Apr 27, 2013 12:30

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Food Safety in China: From the Field to Your Dinner Plate

"One man's meat is another man's poison" used to be a proverb. Seems it's up for literal translation now. Ugh! Fine article but a bit worrying for us folk living and working here. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Apr 27, 2013 12:18

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Chinese Dining Etiquette: What Not to Do at a Company Dinner

Haha...ok. Maybe I had a tougher upbringing. If it's cold and makes a fizz sound when you pop the top it's drinkable. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Apr 27, 2013 12:16

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Jiangsu School Criticized for Contentious Teacher Pregnancy Permission Policy

Gee I misread that at first. I thought they said: Women who are planning to get pregnant must do so with the principal! Sorry, it's all clear to me now. Damn good idea too. How dare you get pregnant without permission. Next thing you know these teachers will be asking for a pay rise or not wanting to work weekends ... Full Comment>>