alpha3305

May 14, 2015 18:57

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Sichuan Woman Has Crazy List of Conditions for Blind Dates: “If You Fall for A Loser, You Lose Face”

And the list says........? Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Apr 09, 2015 07:56

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news IKEA China Bans Sleeping On Store Furniture, Customers Continue to Snooze

I'm not new to this circus but I try to keep my ideals that the people here are just like me but without some keys points of civil information. I still have hope that they can adjust, just as much as they want me to adjust to them. Yes i know i need to lower my expectations but i dream that my asian bro and sis can ... Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Apr 08, 2015 18:24

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news IKEA China Bans Sleeping On Store Furniture, Customers Continue to Snooze

This is not difficult to enforce. 1) Warning from staff 2) Warning that police will be called 3) Call the police (it's called loitering). If most of the customers are children or elderly people then install more benches and chairs in the front or outside of the building. Even better stop bringing the children to go ... Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Jan 31, 2015 00:32

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Railway Investment in China Reaches 4 Year High of 808 Billion RMB

How much of that money is actually going into the train transportation system? Last time I checked their computer database servers are out of date, their logistics are completely unbalanced and I'm still not allowed to order my ticket online because I don't have a Chinese ID. Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Dec 29, 2014 09:20

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Users’ Data Leaked from Official Train Ticket Website- 2 Suspects Arrested

".....users should avoid using third-party websites to buy tickets". So don't use popular travel websites like Ctrip? Only the official government is trustworthy? But what about those local and non-local people who can't read Mandarin or who can't understand the system? Those 3rd party services are useful to people ... Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Dec 24, 2014 14:47

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Sexology Post Grad Peng Lulu Becomes Nun

Perfect example of how social sciences are under used in this society. She's only one of a select few in the country with her qualifications, yet no one fully understands what she can do. Would her difficulty continue if she was a man with the same qualifications? Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Nov 29, 2014 21:43

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news China UnionPay Andriod Payment App

Question is, will it only be for people with a Chinese ID or will financial services finally open up completely for foreigners too? Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Nov 29, 2014 01:22

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Let’s Try This Again: China’s Anti-Smoking Campaign

Interesting point, the electronic cigarette that is so popular in North America and parts of Europe actually was designed by a Chinese pharmacist (Lik Hon, 2003). His father died from lung cancer and created this device 10 years ago. Though this device is still questionable in China, and no signs of change, so much ... Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Nov 18, 2014 08:46

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Foreigner Heroically Blocks Bike Path from Cars

This is a great example of poor urban planning which only increases the crazy amount of noise pollution. I'm more surprised in my travels to see few parking structures for cars but the sidewalk and bus lanes are good alternatives. haha Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Oct 25, 2014 19:34

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Taxi Regulation Change for Taxi Bookings in Big Cities

And so will this new program be expanded to those who can not speak Chinese well? For example, tourists and long term expats in China will have trouble finding taxis in random parts of some cities due to their unfamiliarity of the area. If there is an app, I'm guessing there is, for this program my concern is a ... Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Oct 08, 2014 21:21

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Chinese Student in South Korea Deported for Online Comments Supporting North Korea

Should have deported him to North Korea since he supports them so much. Only logical, in my opinion. Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Jun 19, 2014 21:42

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Guizhou SWAT Team Recruits 48 Shaolin Students

Am I the only one who finds it ironic that one of the birthplaces of physical self-defense is finally integrating martial arts into their defense force? Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Jun 18, 2014 01:52

Articles : alpha3305 commented on news Campus Mistresses: College Girls, Pampering and Sex

Many of my coworkers have been approached by college students to keep them company. Some want to improve their English, others want to increase their social status being seen with a foreigner but a few want the potential security of having a father-type figure to support the girls in case of trouble. This idea is ... Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Jun 17, 2014 22:17

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Man Dies of Brain Hemorrhage Whilst Watching World Cup

Just have the games recorded and broadcast during the evening and night instead of the normal propaganda stuff on TV. The games are already recorded on the official website and other places during the local broadcast. The younger generation is staying up all night watching online matches, let them exhaust themselves. Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Jun 11, 2014 09:21

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Shanghai Woman and German Man Trick Elite Social Circle out of 400 Million RMB

I'm surprised too that the German guy received 8 years and deportation. There had to be more from the German governmental side of this. This type of con man probably has connections in many areas...besides money talks in China. His fine was 1.2 million yet he stole around 140 million. Where did all of that money go? Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Jun 04, 2014 06:18

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Naked Restaurant Opening Attracts Criticism from Netizens

So this is a real restaurant or a more open-minded kind of Pizza Hut? And does the nakedness alter their health rating any? Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Jun 04, 2014 01:41

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Workers Get Paid 300KG of Coins after Wage Dispute

Passive aggressive tendencies displaying childish behavior in professional business, that would never happen in modern China. Full Comment>>

alpha3305

May 20, 2014 10:17

Articles : alpha3305 commented on news China’s Recent Crackdown on US TV Shows: Should We Be Worried?

I read an article from a British site that states the same. BBT was taken off internet sources so CCTV can gain more audience when they broadcast it. Problem is that the translation will be altered of course. Same thing with the other shows too that are taken off. CCTV does not realize is that students are busy with ... Full Comment>>

alpha3305

May 15, 2014 07:46

Articles : alpha3305 commented on news Nine Important Tips for Traveling to North Korea

Honestly, it sounds just like China when they opened up their borders for the first few years. Is it that shocking that NK has similar precautions? Full Comment>>

alpha3305

May 05, 2014 11:21

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Elderly Hubei Man has Horn Growing out of his Neck

And this is how alien spores will take over human civilizations. By using the stubborn old people as vessels. Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Apr 29, 2014 07:27

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Chinese Censors to Target Popular US TV Shows

Social consciousness should include: superstition, extra marital relationships，scandal and diplomatic relations between China and America. After all these are the real topics people are talking about. Of course people under 16 should probably not watch any of these shows. I only said 16 because it is a number, ... Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Apr 23, 2014 02:02

Articles : alpha3305 commented on news East is East: Overseas Chinese Returning to China

To fully benefit the acceptance of returning Chinese generations you must make a welcoming home for them to come back to. The economy, pollution, housing, and salary limitations will be hard issues to resolve but is necessary. These issues are not only necessary for foreign born but also locals. To unite is the only ... Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Apr 22, 2014 03:35

Articles : alpha3305 commented on news Television Host Taken Off Air After Emotional Speech on Corruption

Socially speaking there is a civil war developing. With advanced media technology everywhere, soon the ignorance of the people will fade away. Change will have to come sooner than "when it is available". Before each province could not coordinate and discuss differences between each other thus limiting the ... Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Apr 21, 2014 20:16

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Hefei Supermarket Gives Away Live Chicks in Promotion, Angers Customers

I understand the idea of trying to teach children the lesson of responsibility. But the larger risk of disease is a real threat in China. Also you do not know if the families will have proper means to take care of animals, regular pets are difficult enough. Full Comment>>

alpha3305

Apr 18, 2014 07:53

Around China : alpha3305 commented on news Around One Third of Beijing’s Air Pollution Comes from Neighboring Provinces

That 1/3 of pollution would be easier to deal with than the total amount now. I enjoy the attempts to conserve energy throughout the country, but that does not matter with the loose environmental laws currently. Full Comment>>