I know, everyone always comments on Chinese toilets – they are on the floor, big deal. Well, most of those people who write about the Chinese facilities are men, and let’s face it, when it comes to bathrooms, men have it easy. So here is what really goes on behind the 女 door. Are Chinese bathrooms …Read More
There I was, a 6-month China veteran, standing in the middle of a Beijing street, having my first ever argument with a tuk-tuk driver, while my shell-shocked parents and younger brother gaped in awe. To my credit, the argument was in Chinese. Not to my credit, my part of the argument consisted of about 3 …Read More
This is a bit sinister: the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) has been dropping digital certificates into the computers of everyone in China, which could potentially allow them to snoop on your normally secure ‘https’ web-surfing, such as your online banking and email. CNNIC’s digital certificate, which is probably in your computer right now, …Read More
Cleptos beware, if you happen to be suspected of thievery from a Wal-Mart in Jiangxi province, you might just end up beaten to death. That is, at least, what happened to Yu Xiaochun a little more than a week ago. On August 30 the 37-year-old woman exited the Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, Wal-Mart and proceeded to her …Read More
I was talking with friend and frequent Lost Laowai contributor Glen yesterday. He mentioned that he is currently hanging out in Xining, Qinghai, and while he has intentions of travelling more, his plans have been delayed as he is feeling under the weather. And then I read this: One dies of Pneumonic plague in NW …Read More
The #1 reason I don’t ride the bus (actually #1 is over-crowding – but fuck). Warning: Probably not best to watch this if you are sensitive to rather terrifying images and people screaming. Update June 7, 2009 Here are a few links putting the video in context. What Lessons Can We Learn from the Chengdu …Read More
Let’s face it, China can be a pretty tough place to live. When you combine language barriers, gloomy weather (at least in Central and Northern China), culture shock, homesickness, and always having to smile to get your picture taken, it can be downright depressing. Back in the winter, I had a rather difficult time finding …Read More
I’ve just received a rather disturbing e-mail from a fellow expat here in China. As I really don’t have any experience, or know anything about the laws or official steps that can be taken, I figured I’d post it on here in hopes that our wonderful readers might have some advice to give. The e-mail …Read More
According to an article at Caijing, Shanghai’s rapid development may be causing the city to sink into the sea. Built on what is largely sandy marshland, according to the Shanghai Institute of Geology, the city has sunk more than two metres in the past 40 years. This sinking is believed to be connected to the …Read More
Last seen in Hong Kong, 30-year-old Canadian Ani Ashekian has now been out of contact with her friends and family for nearly two months. Ani arrived in Beijing on October 25th to start her travels through China, SE Asia and on to India. According to the MISSING: Ani Ashekian Facebook group, “She then flew to …Read More
American-made Optima dog food that has been imported into China is being quickly and diligently recalled due to aflatoxin contamination. If you are in China and feeding your dog Optima dry dog food – immediately stop and have your dog checked out by a vet for symptoms of liver failure (yellow/orange urine, jaundice in skin/eyes/gums, …Read More
A report released on Wednesday exposed the fact that the Chinese version of Skype has been snooping and storing the full text chat messages of TOM-Skype users (along with regular Skype users who have communicated with TOM-Skype users) on publicly-accessible servers. The report, BREACHING TRUST: An analysis of surveillance and security practices on China’s TOM-Skype …Read More
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