Monthly Archives: February 2008

Bad Money (part 2)

Posted on February 29, 2008 by WoAi

So after my recent experience at the convenience store I read with interest that a Chinese couple from Zhejiang province was arrested in Paris after trying to pay for goods with a suspected counterfeit bill at the famous Galeries Lafayette … Continue reading →

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Blogspot For All

Posted on February 29, 2008 by WoAi

Yes, who knows for how long, perhaps it’s related to the Olympics coming up in August, but after years of being blocked by the government, Blogspot is currently accessible from China – enjoy it while it lasts folks! I for … Continue reading →

Posted in Censorship | 7 Comments

Bad Money

Posted on February 28, 2008 by WoAi

I was in the convenience store yesterday buying a couple cans of Coke. The total cost was 4.6 RMB (2.3 RMB each) so I handed over a 10 RMB note. The clerk gave it back to me and asked if … Continue reading →

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Arrive Alive

Posted on February 27, 2008 by WoAi

I was walking to lunch the other day and stopped at a junction to wait for the traffic lights to turn red. A French couple who were also walking in the same direction, ignored the traffic signals and continued walking … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrrrggghhh! | 10 Comments

Love Is All Around

Posted on February 26, 2008 by WoAi

Three unrelated stories with a common theme for you today, all courtesy of the China Daily which can always be relied upon to supply gems on a slow news day. A lot of young people these days are pressured by … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Love and romance, Sex in the city | 20 Comments

Where’s The Party?

Posted on February 22, 2008 by WoAi

A certain China blogger is turning 40 in May.  It’s hard to believe.  Most people think he looks somewhere between 18 and 25, but sadly this is far from the truth.  But I digress.  I was in Attica last night … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Entertainment, Nightlife | 21 Comments

Genocide Olympics?

Posted on February 19, 2008 by WoAi

Yes, nobody can fail to have noticed the news that following pressure from the likes of Mia Farrow (ex Mrs Woody Allen), Steven Spielberg has withdrawn his support as artistic consultant for the Beijing Olympic games which will be hosted … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | Tagged | 14 Comments

Quanjude Goes Electric

Posted on February 19, 2008 by WoAi

It may surprise some readers to know I am very traditional in some ways. I prefer my wine bottles to have corks in them rather than metal screw tops, and I like my Beijing roast duck roasted in a traditional … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Business, Current Affairs, Food | 3 Comments

Back To School

Posted on February 18, 2008 by WoAi

Today is the first day of school following the lunar new year break.  I needed no reminder this morning, because as my half empty bus pulled up at a bus stop (yes, I do take the #66 bus to work), … Continue reading →

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Crouching Tiger, Trotting Horse

Posted on February 14, 2008 by WoAi

Thanks to my old pal James for alerting me to this article in the (British) Daily Mail about one of China’s “most notorious zoos” which has trained a lion to ride on a horse for the amusement of the visitors. … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Arrrrggghhh!, Britain, Current Affairs, This is how we do it | 23 Comments