Monthly Archives: April 2008

WoAi’s Going To Protect The Torch

Posted on April 30, 2008 by WoAi

The May (Labour Day) holiday is upon us once again. This year it has been shortened from the usual 7 days to just 3, in an effort to reduce the travel chaos that always coincides with the long breaks and … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Current Affairs, Travel | 10 Comments

Where Are You Now?

Posted on April 28, 2008 by WoAi

I read with great sadness yesterday in The Observer about Rand Abdel-Qader, a 17 year old Iraqi girl who had a crush on a British soldier and was brutally murdered by her father in a so called “honour killing” because … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 13 Comments

Love China, Love England!

Posted on April 23, 2008 by WoAi

WoAi (L) England.  Happy St George’s Day!

Posted in Britain, Current Affairs | 16 Comments

Frenchmen and Dogs

Posted on April 22, 2008 by WoAi

The backlash in China against the French continues, despite efforts by the French to repair some of the damage.  What really puzzles me is: why refuse to carry dogs!

Posted in Amusing, Current Affairs | 22 Comments

Nokia Through The Ages

Posted on April 21, 2008 by WoAi

I think it’s time to give Tibet a rest.  In my 9 years in China, I’m lucky enough never to have lost a mobile phone, unlike in the UK, when the window of my car was smashed and my phone … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Geek Central | 29 Comments

Thugs and Goons

Posted on April 19, 2008 by WoAi

I need to point out firstly that this blog was never meant to be a political one, but it’s impossible to ignore the madness that has been unfolding in recent weeks. In cities all across China, citizens are protesting outside … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 20 Comments

United We Stand

Posted on April 17, 2008 by WoAi

So the Tibet issue drags on. To be honest, if anything, the pro-Tibet protests have united Chinese everywhere in ways the government here can only have dreamed about. A Facebook group: “Tibet WAS, IS, and ALWAYS WILL BE a part … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 7 Comments

Hitting Back At The Protesters

Posted on April 16, 2008 by WoAi

Only yesterday I posted about the ridiculous situation regarding the global anti-China protests. So when I opened my MSN this morning, I was quite amused to see what every single Chinese contact (well, okay, except my Tibetan friends) has put … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Current Affairs | 22 Comments

Jumping On The Band Wagon

Posted on April 15, 2008 by WoAi

Suddenly, protesting against China and China bashing seems to be all the rage.  All across the globe, the Olympic torch is being hijacked and ambushed along its route by demonstrators trying to snuff out the flame, apparently outraged by China’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrrrggghhh!, Current Affairs | 10 Comments

WoAi’s Getting Published

Posted on April 9, 2008 by WoAi

No, my blog isn’t being turned into a bestselling book unlike the very talented Waiter Rant, but a while back I was contacted by Delius Producing Berlin, an “editorial and concept development service” who asked if they could use one … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | 36 Comments