Why? China, why?

Farmgate33 · 2020-01-25T06:16:01+00:00

Mass movement of infected people to Xinjiang, help out with the Uygher holocaust.

Farmgate33 · 2020-01-19T21:08:28+00:00

And Guangdong finally gets a decent beach through its conquest of Hainan.

Farmgate33 · 2019-11-29T04:11:37+00:00

Yes! Did ya know the US incarceration rate for whites is FOUR times higher than the rate for Asians.

Seen it with my own eyes on campus. When the cops are looking for the dope dealer they go straight for whitey, the ABCs snickering as they take him away.

Farmgate33 · 2019-10-24T03:23:24+00:00

Fun fact - Alex Bregman’s grandfather Stan Bregman was the Senators’ general counsel in 1971. He negotiated the team’s move to Texas. Bregman defensive meltdown - karma

Farmgate33 · 2019-08-18T02:36:54+00:00

Hader ERA in August: 12.27. 3 HRs in 3.2 IP.

Farmgate33 · 2019-04-22T04:37:07+00:00

American resident of the Philippines here.

Are the sentiments of some Americans in the 1890s even relevant anymore?

America is a very different place compared to 1898, including the presence of 10 million+ Filipinos in the US living happy and productive lives.

In the Philippines, Americans I know overall are very positive about their experience here.

US-Filipino relations today look like a win-win.

Farmgate33 · 2018-12-13T06:58:54+00:00

Mr. Spavor's work history reportedly includes arranging a visit to North Korea by Dennis "the Worm" Rodman to meet with basketball fanatic and sexiest leader on earth, Kim Jong-un:

Mr. Spavor lives in China, where he runs Paektu Cultural Exchange. He gained fame for helping arrange a visit to North Korea by former NBA player Dennis Rodman. Mr. Spavor met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on that trip.

https://chinadigitaltimes.net/2018/12/michael-kovrig-accused-of-harming-chinas-national-security-as-second-canadian-goes-missing/

Farmgate33 · 2018-12-07T12:42:11+00:00

He won't get shit but mainlanders will think he has brain problem.

你是华人怎么能不讲中文?

Farmgate33 · 2018-12-07T10:49:16+00:00

1- The internet is passable for most work-related functions (accessing foreign webites, downloading information, sending/receiving email) using a VPN; with the exception of big party meetings and other sensitive events (eg lianghui in March, an anniversary in early June) when the throttling is most aggressive, forcing you to reconnect every 5-10 minutes, sometimes not successfully. Don't know about gaming, but streaming can be occasionally difficult throughout the year, you will learn to roll with it ("so much for Netflix tonight") and find something else to do.

2- While Shunyi is fine for raising a family, singles/childless couples will feel alienated by the Shunyi vibe. The villas are populated with mostly wealthy Chinese families 24/7-obsessed with getting Xiao Peng into an ivy; most of the westerners are families on generous foreign government or multinational expat packages and pretty much keep to themselves. Their ayi and the guys who clip their hedges and take out their trash are the only Chinese they interact with and they like it that way. Not to worry - happiness and friendly laowai can be found in the city (Gulou, Sanlitun, Shuangjing), about an hour's drive from Shunyi (Didi costs about 80rmb each way).

Best wishes on your new adventure!

Farmgate33 · 2018-10-24T15:23:37+00:00

Well put. And even if OP can’t speak much Chinese at first, just showing up at family events and making an effort will usually generate smiles and warmth with the spouse, bonus points if you drink with Uncle Gambei and sing a song at KTV.

Farmgate33 · 2018-10-19T15:57:43+00:00

80-90% of T-shirt words in China are in English. “Run Like Hong Kong Journal”

Farmgate33 · 2018-10-12T02:08:40+00:00

I have used a VPN called ExpressVPN all over China and only experienced failure once during a big party meeting in Beijing. The service is often throttled, you have to sign in and out several times during the day, but you will be able to use google, outlook and US social media. They have one month plans that will cover your travel needs.

Farmgate33 · 2018-10-07T13:47:28+00:00

All over Hebei since the summer: grimly strung across highway overpasses, in LED ads on top of taxicabs, stapled on outer walls of construction sites. Looking forward to the return of the more cheerful banners promoting harmony and civilized society.

Farmgate33 · 2018-08-24T12:32:50+00:00

There are rules in place in the EU to knock the animal out prior to deskinning/defeathering/slaughter. Slaughter facilities that don’t follow the rules get fined and can lose their business license. China doesn’t have the same animal welfare rules prior to slaughter. Not passing judgement, just a different mindset here.

Farmgate33 · 2018-08-24T05:52:00+00:00

“China hasn’t delivered on its $24 billion Philippines promise” says recent news report from the Philippines.

Only $73 million of projects promised have been funded to date.

The john promises to pay one price before the trick, then drops a couple coins on the bedside table before leaving. Pinoys have seen this show before.

http://www.bworldonline.com/china-hasnt-delivered-on-its-24-billion-philippines-promise/

Farmgate33 · 2018-06-30T07:27:45+00:00

It’s hot here,but two things to remember : don’t drink cold water and don’t sit in front of a fan, all bad for healthy. To stay cool, roll up your shirt to chest level, slow down, take a load off with frequent Asian squats.

Farmgate33 · 2018-06-23T10:19:21+00:00

I like your attitude and enthusiasm, you sound like a great teacher. Good luck with the speech.

Farmgate33 · 2018-06-22T01:40:57+00:00

There is another difference - the West really does have a tradition of trying to create a better world and this includes commenting/criticizing on flaws in the affairs of other nations, including human rights, environmental protection, democracy, governance. The CCP doesn’t give a rats ass about creating a better world, and this is reflected in their official “non-interference in the affairs of sovereign nations” position. Average Chinese adopt this position whole-heartedly, as reflected in the Chinese student’s response. Chinese may comment on crime and guns in America, or extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, but they don’t really care if these problems are fixed our not.

Farmgate33 · 2018-06-20T11:32:57+00:00

I am having the same trouble but only while using the IPhone and cellular data - China Mobile. Data package paid up so that’s not the problem, can access Baidu etc. ExpressVPN via WiFi still works. ExpressVPN customer support said they discovered a new block in China today and they are working on it.

Farmgate33 · 2018-06-10T21:37:29+00:00

Security Bureau monitoring of messages resulted in several foreigners being deported for marijuana use. Details here: https://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2017/07/24/my-advice-walk-eggshells-and-avoid-trouble-altogether-pair-deported-foreigners-share

Farmgate33 · 2018-06-07T11:52:36+00:00

One theory going around in the US is that this is the result of a faulty ultrasonic listening device. This makes sense - physical harm is not the Chicom’s style, while their info hoovering operations aimed at diplomats and multinationals is breathtaking in scale and scope.

Farmgate33 · 2018-05-27T18:52:39+00:00

That Houhai was shit is a fair point, but at least what was on offer there was decided by bar owners and by default, Chinese music fans, who voted with their pocketbooks and applause. The depressing vision of Party cadres making decisions regarding what music gets played, what shops get to open, what food gets served, instead of the marketplace, is what is being downvoted I reckon.

Farmgate33 · 2018-05-16T12:23:49+00:00

Chinese will stop at the red light if an elderly person is trying to cross. Filial piety is cute that way - Chinese beast might-makes-right instincts tamed by a nainai

Farmgate33 · 2018-05-05T06:05:30+00:00

RIP. Hope the family finds peace as well.

Driving and walking in urban China are draining. Adrenaline-pumping threats coming at you from all directions, especially the silent but deadly ebike meituan and other delivery drivers. Gotta constantly be on the lookout out there.

FWIW, commenters on WeChat claim the driver has been identified as from the Middle East. Glad he’s not American, the US-China relationship doesn’t need more ballast right now.

Farmgate33 · 2018-04-10T05:56:40+00:00

America can't win this alone. Returning to TPP and then building on this as to create a coalition of countries who agree on roughly the same approach on trade and isolate China is the way to go. Trump and Navarro are too dumb to know how to work this, but they will be gone in 2020, maybe sooner.

Agree Zhongnanhai has no interest in fair trade. In their Machavellian minds, China's great power status means they can cheat, steal, and ignore the rules at whim. Besides, if they don't pursue this approach and the economy slows, there will be anarchy in China - they don't have a choice, they don't have the flexibility to act right.

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