It's great they are investing more in the trains, but what will happen when the system gets too big, and too old, and maintenance costs begin to inflate? Nearly the entire train and subway system is unprofitable, but a big problem is most of it is new, and when it begins to age, the maintenance costs will be ... Full Comment>>

Mad Max was actually banned recently, and won't be released in China. Looking forward to seeing Jurassic World this weekend, hope it brings back fond memories of the original Jurassic Park experience. Full Comment>>

That explains why yesterday all my Google apps on my phone were connected, Google Now was oddly updating information all day long for me and location services were working. Full Comment>>

They better get back to work tomorrow, I sense an unmarked black van full of thugs stopping by to give these workers a beatdown for their protest efforts. Full Comment>>

This screw up with their suppliers has to be absolutely killing the sales and profits in the stores. If you look at the menu now in my city, the breakfast menu has just 2 sandwiches in which to choose. They are advertising a chicken sandwich with sauce on top with no vegetables, and some black and white dessert with ... Full Comment>>

Can someone shed some light on what kind of Summer homework students are supposed to be doing in what seems to be a primary or middle school? I've never heard of any school requiring students to do Summer homework, but perhaps I am just not aware of it since I don't work in the schools. Or maybe this is a private ... Full Comment>>

He took his parents money and paid a good lawyer, that's my guess. Full Comment>>

Cedar Point amusement park in America I recall used to have the trash bins every few feet as well to discourage litter bugs, and it worked quite well. I think this can help give people a hint, and later on they can move the trash bins to other parks or streets. Often some streets are so full of litter it becomes a ... Full Comment>>

I thought KFC and Pizza Hut's address system was the same, or so it seemed. I think Pizza Hut has a fantastic delivery system, they are very quick, and will correct mistakes they make promptly. Also, they've never been sold-out of anything in my experience. Full Comment>>

I'm sure he meant KFC and McD's (is there any Pizza Hut in the world outside a museum cafe or theme park that doesn't deliver?), but naturally there is no editor at this website who ever clarifies obvious mistakes. Full Comment>>

Increased security in the subway? I haven't seen it. Besides 2 or 3 stations checking bags, almost all other subway stops have no bag check, and if you put something in the pocket of your coat, they definitely will not check. Full Comment>>

No thanks, I'll eat closer to the ground and save 200 to 300 RMB per person. Not as if you can see anything outside the windows with the Guangzhou "fog" anyway. Full Comment>>

Hey sister, what is your room number again? Full Comment>>

This is filler to make the development not look empty or under construction, to help sell houses and commercial property. It's just a showroom design that is becoming more and more common. Open those doors and you will just find an empty cold space. Full Comment>>

English name for GuangzhouTa will be Canton Tower. Also, I believe you are incorrect on Tuanyida as well, it should read Tuanyida Square. Full Comment>>

Yeah, no way this story is even remotely true. If 30,000 people had permanent residency here ,we'd all know about it. Full Comment>>

If Starbucks is i nthe wrong, than so are all the Hong Kong and Chinese owned shops. Almost every coffee shop charges the same price, or more, compared to Starbucks. So, shouldn't we be going after all the others as well? If someone is willing to pay for it, than there is nothing wrong with that. This is just CCTV ... Full Comment>>

I was wondering why I got the discount yesterday, good to hear this news. The new water bus lines are truly fantastic. For 2 to 5 rmb you get a comfortable seat and table to eat or have a drink, study, and enjoy the views along the river. I hope they eventually extend some of the lines past sunset, right now the ... Full Comment>>

I love Wechat for Android, but they really need to get the app Holofied if they want more western users to take the app seriously. It looks like a cheap iOS port, which makes it difficult to recommend to my tech friends. The Windows app is beautiful and takes full advantage of the OS design guidelines. Full Comment>>

This is the best answer. Having a local doctor as your friend will get you VIP treatment from start to finish. If you go to a public hospital and sit around waiting for hours, you'll notice many people who walk in, get put in the front of the line, and walk out in a matter of a couple minutes. They aren't in an ... Full Comment>>

Definitely the people who yell into their phones are the worst of mankind. Yesterday I had the most peaceful bus, everyone politely seated, even the children weren't making a sound. Then of course one guy who looks like he has been living in a cave for months gets on the bus, pulls out his 90's era cell phone, and ... Full Comment>>

The "Happy Birthday" tune was ours, but thankfully they finally cut off the music, I haven't heard any music coming from the water trucks in my area in months, so somebody must have complained enough. Full Comment>>

My biggest worry is on the crowded subway. Most of the time it is so crowded and I am as tall as a tree, Chinese people tend to lean up against me, and get a little too comfortable. Also, it is common to be brushed up against and touched or stepped on multiple times in one short trip. There are so many opportunities ... Full Comment>>

Yeah, we already know how this will work... Seriously though, I've heard 2 separate recent stories from Chinese friends of some areas becoming nothing but a tourist trap, with places charging to take pictures, sitting fees, and being forced to shop at a gift store and being shamed if you buy nothing. It's gotten ... Full Comment>>

Not one bank in Kunming has a coin machine to count up the all the money? Full Comment>>