tomcatflyer

Nov 01, 2014 16:06

Around China : tomcatflyer commented on news World Internet Conference Held November 19 to 21 in Wuzhen

Oh the irony!!! Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Oct 11, 2014 09:43

Articles : tomcatflyer commented on news Chinese Man Asks U.S. Police How They Would Deal With Hong Kong Student Occupation

I have not been to America but something about this article does not read right. It actually reads as as a piece used to justify possible hard line action in HK, so that when it happens the Chinese can say look western countries do this as well, we are no different. It speaks of the Chinese democratic process, could ... Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Oct 09, 2014 09:57

Articles : tomcatflyer commented on news What do Foreigners See When They Watch Chinese Movies?

Do you really think that wave after wave of foreign films are taking over Chinese cinemas. There are only about thirty-four foreign films allowed to be shown each year, hardly wave after wave. While there have been good Chinese films most of them are dire and this is why foreign (American) films are so popular. Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Oct 07, 2014 10:10

Articles : tomcatflyer commented on news Are Chinese People all Shopaholics? Chinese Tourists Spend the Most Abroad Globally

Interesting how they talk about the middle class here. I would describe it more as middle income, to be middle class there should be some class and that is often lacking. All people want to buy luxury goods for here is to show off how much money they have to gain face. How does that translate into class? Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Sep 29, 2014 10:13

Around China : tomcatflyer commented on news China to Become World’s Largest Car Producer and Consumer

Like with all foreign companies they want the co-operation until they have taken what they want and then they start to make things tough. When is this country ever going to start behaving to the same standards as the rest of the world which they so much want to be accepted by? Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Sep 15, 2014 22:14

Around China : tomcatflyer commented on news iPhone 6 To Give Mainland China a Miss: Old Apple Products’ Prices Fall

It hasn't stopped lots of advertising for the 6 here. I have seen lots of shops carrying adverts. If it is going to be unavailable I wonder what they are telling interested customers when they walk in the store. Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Sep 11, 2014 22:42

Around China : tomcatflyer commented on news PhD Student who Died Mid-Sperm Donation’s Family Demand Compensation

I know this is a stupid question but is there no-one in this country capable of acting with even some dignity. What kind of selfish low-life would turn the death of their child into a money making opportunity. Chinese wonder why they are looked down on sometimes, just look in the mirror Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Aug 02, 2014 15:43

Articles : tomcatflyer commented on news Ancient Noodles and Culinary Rulers- A History of Chinese Food

I live in Nanning and here the quality of food is pretty poor. Having been to many restaurants here there are very few that I would recommend for their quality of food. Vegetables tend to taste the same wherever and whatever you eat due to msg, salt, garlic and ginger on everything. whilst historically it may have ... Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Jun 12, 2014 09:30

Articles : tomcatflyer commented on news Searching for a More Peaceful Life: China’s Most Livable “Second-Tier,” Cities

I was in Xian for a week earlier this year. The pollution index for three days was between 460 and 504. This article is just propoganda. Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Jun 10, 2014 11:34

Articles : tomcatflyer commented on news 16 Shocking Facts about China's Economy, Production and Natural Resources

According to the opening sentence China has transformed itself into a world superpower. Really? I would dispute that strongly. What China has done is spend one hell of a lot of money, that does not make it a superpower. Historically most of the western European countries could lay claim to that title at some point ... Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Jun 05, 2014 12:52

Blogs : tomcatflyer commented on thabet_sava 's blog The obstacles faced by Chinese students in mastering English

Another problem here is the standard of spoken English as used by Chinese English teachers. I have met very very few who can pronounce words correctly and when it is drummed into students that you do not question the teacher because the teacher is always right you end up with students who think they are good at ... Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Jun 05, 2014 12:32

Articles : tomcatflyer commented on news 5 Beautiful Places in China Ruined by Tourism

Tourism in China is not about tourism at all, it is about showing other people how much money you have. Everyone goes here so we must go too, here is expensive so we must go to show our friends and family how rich we are. I have been to some of the mentioned places plus many others and the common point with all of ... Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

May 20, 2014 22:45

Blogs : tomcatflyer commented on Ava11 's blog The Enchanting city of Xian

We were in Xian earlier this year and whilst the historical sights were really good and the old traditional shopping streets just inside the city wall were really enjoyable like so many other places we were put off by two things. One was the rudeness of a lot of the people, some were very nice but these were in the ... Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

May 07, 2014 18:12

Articles : tomcatflyer commented on news To Go or Not To Go: Lifespan of Foreigners in China

I have been here for three years now and will probably be here for another two or three. However I do get back home for about ten weeks each year so I do get a break. We(my wife and I)know we would not stay here forever. Since coming here I have gone from just accepting all the differences as being part of the ... Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Mar 14, 2014 20:21

Around China : tomcatflyer commented on news 60 Math Teachers From Shanghai To Lead Workshop in England to Improve National Level

Interesting considering the CCP recently said in their annual report for last year that 97% of Chinese people do not understand science or technology. I also suspect that maths, as opposed to arithmetic, is of a similar high percentage. Memorisation of what the teacher says does not equate to fully understanding any ... Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Mar 03, 2014 09:42

Articles : tomcatflyer commented on news China Goes Soft: Understanding China’s Use of Soft Power

"On multiple planes, the Chinese are striving and succeeding in reclaiming their status as a cultured, educated and innovative nation." China like many other countries and cultures does have a long history, but the quoted line does not sound like the China I know. The world knows China would rather copy than take ... Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Feb 09, 2014 17:53

Around China : tomcatflyer commented on news Foreign Women in Shanghai Slaps Young Boy, Sentenced to 10 Day Detention

As reported in Global Times. A foreigner who slapped a 6-year-old boy at a Shanghai airport luggage carousel has been detained for 10 days and fined 500 yuan ($82.45), police said Friday. The woman slapped the boy after he accidentally hit her with a luggage cart, the Pudong International Airport branch of the ... Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Jan 25, 2014 13:34

Articles : tomcatflyer commented on news China’s Latest National Report 2013: Ignorance is Not Bliss, So Learn Your Facts

I like the way of describing the gap of .56 trillion RMB as being relatively small. .56 trillion is 560 billion or 5,600 million. In pounds that is £560,000,000, that could go a long way to improving life for some people. Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Oct 28, 2013 22:07

Around China : tomcatflyer commented on news Local Government Owes 700K, Restaurant Hangs Banner Demanding Payment

I am currently in the UK for a while and just read this while having the radio on. Five minutes later it is being reported on the BBC So these officials who think they can scam anyone and no-one will are having their "fame" spread worldwide. Another little example showing the rest of the world what some of China is ... Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Oct 01, 2013 09:28

Around China : tomcatflyer commented on news China’s Pilot Free Trade Zone Opens in Shanghai

Why are pilots being discriminated against? Where should a pilot go to conduct business if not here. Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Sep 28, 2013 18:11

Articles : tomcatflyer commented on news One Hand in Your Pocket: How to Stay Safe from Pickpockets in China

The article is good but unfortunately for me about 24 hours too late. I had my phone stolen yesterday as I was getting on the bus. The usual position everyone pushing to get on and clearly someone had their fingers into my pocket. I am usually pretty aware and this is the first time in two and half years I have lost ... Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Aug 06, 2013 12:20

(Nanning) In Pulse : tomcatflyer commented on news First Service Station for Foreigners Opens in Nanning

Just been there and they do not handle visa information or other queries as shown in this article. I showed them the web page and article and this was the first time they had heard of this. Full Comment>>

tomcatflyer

Feb 06, 2013 08:45

(Nanning) Features : tomcatflyer commented on news Shop Till You Drop in Nanning’s Top Malls

I am surprised not to see mention of the MixC mall which opened last year, and any comment on the new malls which are being built as this city rapidly expands. Full Comment>>