DaqingDevil

Feb 26, 2013 10:04

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Does China's Materialistic Image Really Represent Most Chinese?

Yes I think the writer is mostly correct and I agree with most of his observations. High priced brand named shops seem empty most of the time because people just cannot afford to buy those items. A whole shopping centre here, Carrefours, closed for just that reason. I have just returned from the Philippines and the ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Feb 20, 2013 08:24

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Chinese Dating Survey: Household Finances, Undesirable Jobs and Platonic Friends

Apartments, cars, favourable jobs, looking after finances and a steady income are all covered but was there a question in the survey about 'love'? What happens if you fall in love with somebody who has a crappy job, drinks and smokes, doesn't own an apartment, doesn't drive a car but is handsome or beautiful? Does ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Feb 18, 2013 07:43

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Experiencing “Real China”: Being the Token Foreigner in a Fourth Tier City

Yeah nice article and I guess many of us that live in smaller cities appreciate the contrast we have with life in the city in which we live compared to say, Beijing. I enjoyed my holiday in Beijing and appreciated the more western style living you can have there and I certainly didn't miss the staring that I am ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Feb 17, 2013 07:37

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Refusal of Donations for Impoverished Guangxi School Sparks Online Suspicion

Well all the face saving aside, congrats to those that cared about others enough to donate. We are always saying that the Chinese don't seem to care about their fellow man. Nice gesture. How a public school can be allowed to operate in such a poor way is another question all together! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Feb 13, 2013 10:45

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news China Expat Stereotypes: What Do People Back Home Think of You?

It will be 18 months before I return making it 3.5 years since I left Australia. I return in July 2014. Scary. Yes keep in touch. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Feb 13, 2013 07:11

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news China Expat Stereotypes: What Do People Back Home Think of You?

You sound a little jaded and unexcited about things. 32 countries, worked in 12, travelled for 22 years! You should be writing a book about your experiences. Maybe you are suffering from travel overload. I doubt you will ever settle down. Not sure whether to worry about you or envy you! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Feb 12, 2013 08:09

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news China Expat Stereotypes: What Do People Back Home Think of You?

Most people at home were amazed at what I was doing so late in life. My contact with family is a little ragged and I have yet to see what happens when I return home, something I haven't done yet. Good article. I'll be prepared...maybe. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Feb 10, 2013 06:39

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Shanghai to Lanzhou for Free: Student Hitchhikes Home for Spring Festival

So pleased to know that you can hitch hike safely in China. Don't know whether that is a smart thing to do back home any more. Too many crazies. Well done young fella! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Feb 08, 2013 08:12

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Survey: Breathing Beijing’s Smoggy Air Equal to Smoking 21 Cigarettes

Seriously though, if you are a 10 - 20 a day cigarette smoker in these cities that means you are virtually puffing away on 30 - 40 coffin nails a day, certainly a short journey to poor health and early demise. You need to give at least one of them up. So, stop smoking or relocate. Or both! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Feb 08, 2013 08:05

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Survey: Breathing Beijing’s Smoggy Air Equal to Smoking 21 Cigarettes

Can that sort of air intake be addictive? Will we see China's version of nicotine patches for those that love to venture out into the city smog for their fix but need to give that up to stay healthy? The Beijing patch? The Guangzhou patch? I can see a business opportunity here!! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Feb 07, 2013 09:58

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Doing Your Part: Ten Easy Ways to Live Sustainably in China

I guess it's a bit frustrating when you come to China from an environmentally aware country and have to witness littering, waste and a laissez-faire attitude towards the environment. The pollutants entering the atmosphere where I live can even make the snow black! The idea is to maintain your standards while you ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Feb 06, 2013 07:39

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news African Gigolo-Gate Scandal: Female Sinopec Executive Denies Sex Allegations

Never let truth get in the way of a good story! All newspapers are the same my friend. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Feb 06, 2013 07:32

Blogs : DaqingDevil commented on easyrider 's blog China’ single kids – My Teaching Traumas

Hence the term "Little Emperors" I guess. We teachers joke about what China will be like when this generation we teach become the nation's leaders. Will they stamp their feet and throw a tantrum when another country disagrees with them or will they say: I'm telling my mom!? Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Feb 04, 2013 07:51

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Luxury of Leftovers: Why are Chinese Banquets so Wasteful?

I didn't realise it was as such a huge problem as this article has pointed out. In my first few months in China I was astonished at the amount of food that was wasted at some functions I attended and I commented on this a number of times to those that invited me and colleagues who had attended. It was a few months ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Jan 28, 2013 07:56

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news On the Run: China’s Most Infamous Runaway Millionaires

These are the ones that have been caught and jailed or executed. More interesting to read some stories about the ones still operating or the ones living the high life in the USA and Canada. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Jan 25, 2013 08:06

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news 30-40 Minutes Cut from James Bond Movie in China

Well the Chinese people need to be protected from western propaganda and under no circumstances should they be allowed to be entertained. The nerve of movie makers! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Jan 23, 2013 19:24

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Jiangsu Police Spend 1 Month Watching 40,000 Confiscated Porn DVDs in “Investigation”

And there's a waiting list of over 2 years for policemen from other Provinces who have asked for a transfer to the Jiangsu station!! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Jan 22, 2013 10:49

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Dongguan Sex Clubs: Reporter Explores City’s Prostitution Underworld

Can anyone give me the cell number of the girl in red?! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Jan 22, 2013 10:45

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news The Revolving Door: Dealing with Expat Friends Coming and Going

SNAP!! Right on the money. I was discussing this with Chinese friends too and the opinion of many of the locals was interesting. They don't like to get TOO friendly with the expats because they know they will not be here in 6 or 12 months' time! That kind of explained to me why it is sometimes difficult to make ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Jan 21, 2013 11:13

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news McDonald’s Reference in School Textbook Sparks Product Placement Debate

Amen to that! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Jan 21, 2013 11:09

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Wuhan Hospital Opens “Erotic” Room to Help Couples Conceive

Thumbs up debbie. Another example of why such a high percentage of Chinese find their sex lives unsatisfactory. Just don't know! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Jan 21, 2013 11:01

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Learning from Experience: Realizations about China Expat-hood

Love / hate relationship. Yeah that pretty well sums it up. Nicely put. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Jan 21, 2013 08:58

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Learning from Experience: Realizations about China Expat-hood

If you find relevance in the article then it is a good read. I could relate to many things. 1. The disbelief of friends when I said I was going to live in China for a while. Now they all enjoy my articles I write about life here and many say how lucky (and brave) I am. 2. I bought just a few too many clothes, half ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Jan 18, 2013 08:34

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Modern Matchmaking: Chinese go to Extremes to Find the Perfect Spouse

Amen to that - correct! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Jan 18, 2013 08:33

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Modern Matchmaking: Chinese go to Extremes to Find the Perfect Spouse

Yeah your maths is wrong. You work the percentage out on the number of married couples NOT the total population. The % in China is almost the same as that in the USA, that is 57%. Full Comment>>