StevenRoark on news Expat Stereotyping: 7 Different Types of Foreigners in China(67 comments)
I actually found this to be a good lunchtime read. Nevermind some of the verbal abuse. Echinacities is full of much worse bashing in the comment sections. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Black Cab Driver Calls Student a Traitor for Helping Lost Foreigner (9 comments)
A heart warming article.We don't often see articles about kind acts. Several times I have mistakenly overpaid for something and the vendor would make sure they gave me the correct change. I've also had my wallet lifted from my pocket here.It is not often that kind acts make the news, but when they do they remind us ... Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news What’s Up with Chinese Food in the United States? A Chinese Perspective(8 comments)
I liked the article.It brings out the point that this is a complete cuisine of it's own. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news American Woman Goes on Rampage in Beijing Bar(12 comments)
Agreed, obviously there is much more to this story - Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Netizens Gather Large Crowd to Block Off KFCs in Henan City (6 comments)
A lot of political tension these days. Foreign businesses need to be on guard from some radicals in the days ahead. Many KFC's were badly damaged a few years ago. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Photo Essay: Beijingers say Yes to Bamboo Bicycles (5 comments)
Way Kewel - Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Only the Patient Expat Shall Pass: Rites of Passage in China(35 comments)
Fun article to read.Different points of view from the comments, also a good read. I've come to China 9 times, the last time was in 2012 and I haven't left. Obviously, I love China very much - Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news “Obey Our Law:” Shenzhen Police Put Up Chinglish Notice Warning Foreigners to Register (35 comments)
The only reason this 'story' and many others are on the site is to try and provoke comments. Any reasonable person knows that they should obey the local laws no matter where they are. The English is not perfect? - So what,at least it is understandable, and even a courtesy. They could have put up the notice in ... Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Female Passenger Claims Foreigner Harassed Her on China Eastern Flight (15 comments)
A person would really have to strain to see what someone in the seat (high back mind you)in front of them is doing or looking at.Sounds to me like she wanted to do the harassing. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Two Thieves Poison and Steal Over 100 Pet Dogs in Changzhou (11 comments)
Cruella De Vil living in China now? Now joking aside, it is a sad situation for most dogs in China anyway - Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Metro Groper Loses Job, Kicked Out of the Party(45 comments)
The saddest part of the article is that the groper's wife is being harrased. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Did This P.E. Teacher Grope a Student Or Was He Showing Her Correct Form? (10 comments)
That should be a demonstration class only - no need for touching at all with the possible exception of the wrist or hand. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Lost in Translation: The Funniest English Shirts I’ve Seen in China (21 comments)
The best one I've seen simply said "WE COPY" Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news U.S. Investment Visas: The Best Solution for Wealthy Chinese Immigrants?(3 comments)
They don't mention fiancee's or brides either. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Uber Nightmare: Driver Attacks Woman in Chongqing(8 comments)
Tragic but not surprising.Look at the "Uber killer" in the U.S. And yes, these things also happen with regular taxi services, and even on rides in police cars.The world is a dangerous place. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news My Most Memorable Workmates in China(14 comments)
I enjoyed reading it. And feel fortunate being where I am. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news How Much Does it Cost to Get Rid Your Husband’s Mistress in China? (14 comments)
The majority of wives just look the other way, or even find a guy on the side themselves.Even making an agreement with the husband to keep the marraige for face, family and business.Most are too frugal to pay for such a service. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Beijing Performance Artist Invites Audience to Touch Her Breasts (22 comments)
Definately fits in the weird news catagory. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news 80% of China’s Water is Unsafe for Human Consumption(5 comments)
Just sad - Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Fatter than the USA: China has the Largest Obese Population in the World (8 comments)
I was a little surprised by the numbers. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Men’s Style in China - Tips for Spring 2016(11 comments)
How much did H&M pay to slip this ad in disguised as an article? Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news China's White-Collar Workers Hate Their Offices, Waste Too Much Time in Meetings (11 comments)
These problems are not exclusive to China. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Mazel Tov! Chinese Kaifeng Jews to Start New Lives in Israel (14 comments)
It's too bad they are 5 young women, and not 5 young men. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news Frenchman to Serve on Local Government of Rural Zhejiang Village(10 comments)
It's great to see and congats to him. However, he set the bar a little high for the rest of us. Full Comment>>
StevenRoark on news 5 Stereotypes of Chinese (that only people who haven't lived in China believe)(25 comments)
Great article. Full Comment>>