Cute but whiny? It's sajiao
2010-05-14 07:55:54
For all that has been written about cross cultural relationships I am really surprised no one has really mentioned sajiao. Of course there are a lot of cultural differences that influence any romantic relationship between a Chinese and a Westerner but in my opinion none as often, or as much, as sajiao.
Attackers deserve no sympathy
2010-05-14 07:55:54
The recent school attacks are appalling. In the latest incident, a knife-wielding man entered a kindergarten in a township in Shaanxi province and stabbed to death at least seven children and two adults. It's heart-breaking to see innocent children killed.
Quotation of the day May 14,2010
2010-05-14 07:55:54
I feel indebted to my family. Other young friends gave their parents 10,000-20,000 yuan during the Chinese New Year.But I could only afford to give them my book.
In praise of expat-friendly city
2010-05-13 08:02:40
I'll be the first to concede that Beijing isn't the most livable city in China. It's a big, crowded metropolis, with ever-worsening traffic, unacceptably high levels of air pollution, and prolonged freezing cold winters and stifling hot summers. Yet despite all that, it's hands-down China's best city for expats.
Policing the police is good only in theory
2010-05-13 08:02:40
As of May 9, Beijing residents can report to the Municipal Bureau of Public Security any police cars are being used for private purposes, such as weddings and funeral ceremonies or leading the way for cars as part of a new policy introduced by the bureau. If the tip-off is verified after investigation, the informer will receive a cash reward ranging from 100 yuan to 500 yuan.
Quotation of the day May 13,2010
2010-05-13 08:02:40
To be healthy, people need to manage what they eat, walk at least 6,000 steps per day, stop smoking and drinking, and be happy
Dog owners need training too
2010-05-12 08:02:19
If you are one of the Beijingers who owns one or more of the almost 1 million dogs living in the city, the news that most of the 200,000 people who have been bitten were the dogs' owners should raise the hair on the back of your neck. According to those numbers, a dog owner in Beijing has a one in five chances of being bitten.
Lending an ear to mom
2010-05-12 08:02:19
As you are all no doubt well aware, this year, Mother's Day fell on Sunday, May 9.
Quotation of the day May 12,2010
2010-05-12 08:02:19
I sometimes go online and see many people calling me names. I found it difficult to handle the criticism initially. Later I grew used to it and thought the commentators are just people who do not have better things to do
Idle time for drivers and idols alike
2010-05-11 07:59:53
I got stuck on my way to meet a superstar a couple of days ago. While I was thrilled to meet a celebrity most people only dream about seeing in person, my taxi was jammed on the road, a frequent Beijing occurrence.
Specific legal framework for school security now essential
2010-05-11 07:59:53
The recent violent incidents in some primary schools and kindergartens in China has raised the issue of school security from social level to the political level, according to a May 5 report on the 21st Century Business Herald. But many people are concerned that some of the measures now in place won't be maintained in the future.