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The Obligatory Annual Kiss-up Ritual
They said it was our Chinese company's year-end banquet. But it looked more like a cheesy Evangelical church service with booze.China Rants年会Chinese bosseschinese companybusinessChinese business...
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A Few Foreigners Are Leaving China...and it doesn't matter at all.
When wealthy, middle-aged men and women from the developed world begin leaving their country in droves for China, that's when CNN Money should start paying attention.China RantsChinaforeignersleaving...
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Being a Chinese Man Sucks
Nothing is more tragic than being a Chinese Man today. Being a Chinese Man just sucks. No, I’m not talking about the price for a decent pair of shoes! The...China RantsChinaChinese mensucks
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China and why we stay
We are all the same. I’m talking about the long term folks. We can have a better life in our native country. Cleaner air, safer traffic, and less stress. Short...China Rantsstaying in Chinaexpatsold hands
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What to do about North Korea… and China?
No discussion about North Korea can take place without mentioning China. Why? Well, it’s quite simple really; China is North Korea’s ONLY ally. And what’s more, North Korea is China’s...China...
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China: I may never leave…
Fletcher’s post a couple weeks ago, “China and why we stay” got me thinking. I’m not sure about “we”, but I feel I should have some idea of why I...China RantsKalanStar stays
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Getting a Five Finger Pay Rise
In a civilised society there is nothing lower than a thief. They should be strung up. But this is China, where you can get a five finger pay rise.China RantsstealteachingPay
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Caixin Editor: Lazy Service Industry Indicative of USA's Failing Economy
The blog of a Caixin Editor puts forth the opinion that Americans are lazy with a weak competitive spirit as seen in the poor service given at restaurants and banks;...China...
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UA refuses to apologize after insulting Chinese passengers
"Most Chinese people think that Americans are honest, reliable, and righteous. But once you live in the country for a while, you may discover the descriptions above are a bit...China Rantsnew...
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Man-mothers and arguing about traditional Chinese approaches to health
This funny cross-cultural argument from Patrick Rothfuss' Kingkiller Chronicle about where babies come from makes a great illustration of how maddeningly frustrating it can be to argue about...
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Morally Bankrupt Americans
Last week, a friend of mine who works at an online newspaper in Beijing tagged me in a Weibo message. The tag was attached to a screenshot from the People’s...China RantsPeople's DailyAmerica &...
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Unsavory Elements in Chengdu
A collection of stories written by expats living in China is hitting the shelves soon. The stories are filled with humanity, witty observations, and self-reflection - essential qualities for...
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The Quest for the Holy Flat
"It can be fixed a bit." So said the real-estate agent, as she finally managed to pull the front door open -- in the little courtyard, the dead leaves had...China RantsChinese...
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Be my guest and call yourself something stupid
A witty editorial on Chinese "English names"China RantsChinachinesenamesChinese namesEnglish names24.encomglobalizationJules Quartly
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What kind of Bad China Day will eventually make you LOSE IT?
What things are most likely to set you off when you're having a Bad China Day? My top 5.China Rantsbad china daypoohornsrenoszhuangxiu
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China Changes You: Whether you like it or not!
Living in China changes you. If you only spend a few months in China, or have signed up for the long haul, through the constant bombardment of your senses, China...China Rantscultureculture...
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The Ugly American and the Ugly Chinese
The ugly American comes to China and you guessed it, expects everyone to speak English. Especially the taxi driver. (Can’t you speak English!) He goes to laowai pubs and hits...China Rantsugly...
View ArticleTo our Chinese neighbours, Western parenting = evil stepmother parenting
People say China has no Good Samaritans, that they're too afraid to get involved. Well, we've found an exception to that rule: our kids.China Rantsparentingchinese cultureculturetcmtraditional chinese...
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Lost in Laowai Land
After spending 4 years in Shanghai, I returned to my rural Canadian childhood home and saw things through Chinese influenced eyes. I also came to better understand "The Ugly Chinaman"...China...
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Taiwan No! Market
The Taiwanese night market fails to meet expectations on a night out on the town.China Rantsnight marketfoodtaiwantraditionalshopping
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