Ha Ha! That's like asking a retarded person if they like the helmet they're wearing or the wheelchair they're in. Just nod and smile. Full Comment>>

It's still better than the USA. One of them would have been dead because he didn't drop his "weapon." At least both would have been prosecuted for something like insighting a panic. They would have been violently beaten by police because they were "resisting arrest." Then, only after they were ... Full Comment>>

I bet it was planned by the woman and her relatives. She wanted a divorce and devised a plan. It was one big con. Mr. Deng being a part of it. Elaborate stories like this are actually pretty common in China. I've noticed that a Chinese person will spend a lot of time putting together this huge scam (often times ... Full Comment>>

"Having an education in education does NOT automatically make you a GOOD teacher. In contrast, NOT having an education in education does NOT automatically make you a BAD teacher." It's the difference between people who are made for being a salesman and those who aren't. Some people have it and others ... Full Comment>>

I'm still trying to find the main point here. Is this an article on how to convince your Chinese friends to practice mandarin? Or is this some amateur etiquette seminar? Full Comment>>

The salary: Many companies (Hamp and sons) flat lie to you about the salary and later tell you that you are being paid per class and not a flat salary. Other companies disguise their scams by breaking the salary into these convoluted sub-categories that will not be paid to you unless you meet certain criteria (Met ... Full Comment>>

I think it's supply side economics. Simple really. There are a lot of butts in public places here. I'm guilty of staring. It doesn't happen as often back home simply because the landscape just doesn't provide for it. You go to Las Vegas to gamble, and to China to see butts. Full Comment>>

A friend's son (21) of the in-laws drove drunk and killed grandpa and grandson. He was facing 8 years in prison, but the defendant's family paid the injured family and the boys sentence was reduced to 2 years. He's out now and still drinks. The way I see the Chinese legal system is simple. "No harm, no ... Full Comment>>

Easier said than done my friend. Famous quote from the movie Training Day, "It's not what you know, it's what you can prove." Trust me, I talked it over with multiple people and they all concur that there's nothing really I can do about it, either at the school I was working for or the university. I'm ... Full Comment>>

One of my Chinese students got into a well-known university in my hometown. It made my blood boil because I flunked him. He didn't pass my business courses. He showed up for the tests only, the papers he handed in were 95% plagiarized and he would copy the homework from one of the other girls in class. I couldn't, ... Full Comment>>

This article needs an editor, fast. Are they pulling numbers out of the air? The article now reads, "93,000 kilometers" of railway and a "4 million kilometer" equator. Twice around? Editor, please! Stopped reading after that. Full Comment>>

Does anyone know if these guys will get it good in prison? I mean, usually serious crimes against women and children in the USA, especially sex crimes, the real punishment comes when they land in jail and are found dead a week later with a broom stick shoved up their ass. Will a Chinese prison treat these guys ... Full Comment>>

When I worked for the gov't, we didn't use Windows, we used some internally developed data base and interface. Surely, to protect the privacy of the information and prevent any backdoors, plus it's kind of a conflict of interest. I don't have security clearance, but I'm sure that any gov't who uses the ... Full Comment>>

Mob boss turned politician, yeah, he probably took her back to his hotel room along with the woman sitting across from him. Full Comment>>

Jesus, a little off topic? I don't even see a gradual digression, just BLAM! "I'm going to express my opinion, but I don't know where to stick it, so here." Although I do agree. Full Comment>>

No one's attacking the credibility of the source. They're attacking the superstition. I'll wait patiently while you catch up with the logic... Full Comment>>

Makes you wonder what we've all probably walked passed just on the street! Full Comment>>

Like any relationship, I think it is important to make concessions and compromise, but I also think that if you find yourself "putting on an act" or drastically changing who you are as a person in hopes of being compatible, then the relationship is probably not something you want to continue over the ... Full Comment>>

Ha, that's funny! "brainwashed narcissists", I think you just described pretty much China! Don't forget arrogant, self-centered, rude, obnoxious, oh and racist bigots! Full Comment>>

Ingenious, but they couldn't think one step ahead. So, they got caught for being stupid. Full Comment>>

Thank you. I was assessing my comment, then I read yours. I think you hit the truth, and I wish I had seen it earlier. The true answer to this question is simple, "Have you abandoned your own principles and morals?" If yes, then I think it is time to return home. Reset your life, and if you decide to ... Full Comment>>

Damn, i agree with jayknox. I was good for about the first year, then i started developing some health probs. China is not good for the mind or body. I hate this place, so we are in the process of migrating home to clean water and blue sky. Umm, yeah, f*ck this place. Girls are nice to look at during the summer, but ... Full Comment>>

Really, Chinese people are scotch drinkers? Full Comment>>

I'm sorry, but by you simply stating that your point is valid, doesn't make it so. You are laced with contradictions my friend. You talk about a right wing media. What? Get your directions straight. Next, if you want to talk about truths, umm you can't believe the stats in China my friend. You do realize they are ... Full Comment>>

Haha! Funny shit. Full Comment>>