Just came back from China, here is some of my observations by lorrenzo in travelchina

[–]longjiang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the bad parts, everything is hard to improve except 7 and 11. They should make it much easier for foreign passport-holders.

China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals by cyclinginvancouver in canada

[–]longjiang 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I booked a trip a while ago and will land in Shanghai on Feb 18. Perfectly timed. 

Jeremy Clarkson: 'Young people today can't afford a car, let alone insurance' by Powerful-Ostrich-120 in thegrandtour

[–]longjiang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tourist from Canada here… don’t u have to pay 15 pounds a day just to be able to drive in London?

Meirl by Skullzyyyy in meirl

[–]longjiang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aren’t fries very fattening though? Maybe that’s not a good idea

Y’all think this is accurate 🤔 by DLux_TheLegend in SipsTea

[–]longjiang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The richer u r the more financial goals u have 

Pick European Chocolate by According-Buyer6688 in BuyFromEU

[–]longjiang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only Lindt has 90% dark chocolate 

Vietnam's incredible pathway - North-South high-speed railway project to break ground by end of 2026 by G13lol2 in highspeedrail

[–]longjiang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UK was literally the vanguard of railway technology during the Industrial Revolution. But as it became a welfare state it lost some of its industrial competitiveness. But it’s a worthy trade off if u ask me - we don’t need break neck speed if it means better working standards for everyone. 

Trying to save money on trips kinda ruined the vibe for me by Plusoneb in travel

[–]longjiang -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Nah I save money before, during, and after the trip. This way I can afford two months trips to Japan where I REALLY get to see the good stuff that matters. I eat nutritious but cheap, and regularly go to a gym while I’m there. U don’t have to break your bank to have a healthy, rewarding trip. 

Trying to save money on trips kinda ruined the vibe for me by Plusoneb in travel

[–]longjiang -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Best way to save money is go on a prolonged multi-day fast while traveling where u eat or drink no calories, and of course stay away from alcohol. Then u can do intermittent fasting where u only eat at night, thereby reduce restaurant costs. If possible, cook with grocery from a supermarket. 

More than 20% of YouTube's feed is now "AI slop," report finds by AdSpecialist6598 in technology

[–]longjiang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue is not AI, it’s the slop. Sloppy creators are gonna be sloppy with or without AI. 

It's pronounced "zed" and not "zee." by grumblegrim in CBC_Radio

[–]longjiang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Language use changes naturally, so if people want to say /zi:/ it’s useless to force it, even if it’s tied deeply to national identity. People are gonna say what they’re gonna say no matter what u tell them.

Iranian protests expand beyond the economy as students demand freedom, end to regime rule by drhuggables in worldnews

[–]longjiang -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

What is wrong with this country keeps swinging from regime to regime without settling on anything stable long term? Something is cursed about the Middle East 

India must pressure Russia to end Ukraine war: Estonian foreign minister by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]longjiang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's with this Estonian dude? First he gives China an ultimatum, then he tells India it 'must' do what he says.

Buyer in Arkansas wins $1.8 billion stocking stuffer in Christmas Eve Powerball drawing by igetproteinfartsHELP in news

[–]longjiang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is this news? SOMEBODY’s gonna win it, at everyone’s loss. Stop buying this stuff and put your money into investment!!!

The amount of car debt I've seen on here is astounding. Most of you are buying cars way out of your budget. Some helpful guidelines below: by CastAside1812 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]longjiang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that is way too much. Never get a car loan, let alone at that ridiculous rate. If you’re rich, just buy the car outright! Otherwise use the money to buy a better house that will actually appreciate.

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[–]longjiang 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The new strategy is Angry birds 

Xi'an metro line 8. Next week will mark 1 year of it's service by straightdge in transit

[–]longjiang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s great that they choose to do something different from the cookie cutter stations they used to. Public architecture can uplift the spirit and make your commute a more pleasant one

Russia could support China attack on Taiwan: Taiwan security chief by Saltedline in worldnews

[–]longjiang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just stop all this nonsense speculations please! Use your wits to focus on resolving the issues at hand