Category Archives: china

Ordering Beef and Getting Pork

Posted on June 22, 2011 by John

So if there’s one GIANT systemic problem preventing China from becoming a fully industrialized first-world country, its the problems with food safety. If you haven’t done so already, check out the Al-Jazeera report on fake beef. Watched it? OK, good…Honestly, … Continue reading →

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Ulysses S. Grant Wine — in China

Posted on June 21, 2011 by John

It appears Barack Obama isn’t the only president having his image misappropriated by businesses in China. Profiteers have since decided being “all about the Benjamins” was too 1999. It’s now time to use a different person on American currency to represent … Continue reading →

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Z-Visa Photo Spree

Posted on May 24, 2011 by John

So in the process of getting my work visa, I stopped at a subway photo booth to take photos for my paperwork. This was the result. Remember, I can see deep into your soul…

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Osama bin Laden Bootleg DVD

Posted on May 11, 2011 by John

Even in China the death of Osama bin Laden is big news. Newspapers had his image plastered everywhere for several days around Shangahi. The reaction to his death has been met with mixed feelings from the Chinese people, according to … Continue reading →

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Overseas Beer Cache: M&S Staffordshire IPA

Posted on May 6, 2011 by John

As I think I’ve mentioned before, China’s beer availability is miles ahead of Korea’s. So, when I see something new, I feel a distinct need to see if it will fill the void in my heart. This time I chose … Continue reading →

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Shanghai International Auto Show

Posted on May 2, 2011 by John

As promised, I will post a few photos from the Shanghai Auto Show.  The show, which ended on April 28, alternates between Shanghai and Beijing each year. Peter and I were given tickets to attend the first day the show … Continue reading →

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Xinjiang Uighur Restaurant

Posted on April 18, 2011 by John

So this weekend some friends and I went to get some Uighur food in Shanghai. For those who don’t know, Uighurs are Muslim Chinese who live in the Western province of Xinjiang. It’s one of the largest provinces of China … Continue reading →

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