Again, I'm in a mood of reading good stories! Real good ones, please!
For those who are planning to come to China, you are also welcome to leave a note here. Which cities you will visit?
2007-09-05 02:41:00 · 25 answers · asked by Aileen HK 6 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ China
TLMF's answer?? I haven't read it!!!!! I never report any answer of my question, so if anyone passed by, please respect my policy and do not report the answerers of my question, it is the name of the game here.
I just want to hear the opinions of the foreigners who are living in China, no matter what the content is about, you are welcome.
Cheers!
2007-09-06 22:31:37 · update #1
I'm on business trip and can't check the answers everyday, so I extend the expiration of this question. Thank you very much for all who spent time to answer me here. Thanks!
2007-09-07 02:00:26 · update #2
I have to tell you all, I do not give thumb downs to answers of my question, it is not my way to treat my "guest", I prefer to view all the answers and just let them be here. I agree with Tai, just a discussion, let's be openminded!
2007-09-07 02:16:51 · update #3
wow, what a variety of answers, I stay in China b/c it is my life, some days it is like a love/hate relationship, some days I love it and some days I don't, but I really cannot see myself living elsewhere, I am called to live here and contribute to the people I live with and the city I live in,
teaching and learning is a big part of my life, sharing cultures, ideas, dreams, life! it is great and wonderful and tiring and frustrating all at the same time, I hope that I can stay here for a long time
2007-09-05 15:34:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 18⤊ 2⤋
Kudos for a good question. While I do not live in China, I am a pureblooded Chinese and very proud of my own heritage. I can assure all those Chinese-haters out there that Chinese are not as vile or evil or backwards as what they think. Far from it, I'm afraid.
To Just Plain Jim,
How I only wish people can see the real China with your eyes. You know, being born in an Islamic country, I was very much westernised and during my younger days, I wasn't proud at all of my heritage but what you, Mr Jim, said was exactly what my parents told me. Really. Mr Jim, please allow me to say that I respect you and love you very much (just like how much you love China and its people). May you and your family have many more wonderful life in China. God bless you and your loved ones.
2007-09-09 13:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by Skystryfe 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I love the Chinese people with all my heart. That is me personally.
I have just spent 5 weeks in Beijing and I think I have experienced both sides (good and bad) of Chinese people. My first impressions of the Chinese was that they seem rude. Spitting, shouting and general harassment of tourists were the first things I saw. I then came to realise these are just how Chinese people/Beijing ren behave and once you get talking to them (especially in Chinese, I was studying at YuYuan DaXue) they are really nice and interested in where you come from, where you are studying etc. Most people are willing to help and a lack of communication is the usual reason for being hostile (such as cab drivers who don't understand where you want to go). There is a HUGE culture difference which is quite a barrier between Westerners and the Chinese and I don't think it will be possible for the two to totally understand each other. So, some Chinese are just out there to get money out of tourists and some are there to represent China in a positive light. I have great hopes for China and I think their upcoming Olympics will be a milestone for tourism in China and co-operation between the East and West.
2007-09-08 19:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by Pillar of Rights 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
China is not as free as some of the western countries, but at least it gives the foreigners freedom of leaving if they don't like here. Some of the above guys hate China so much, I really don't understand why they have to suffer here.
I have been here over 17 years, it gave me the opportunity to develop my career. I have witnessed the changes in China in the past years, and I know China is moving toward a right direction. The living condition here has improved so much, I can live here like a Chinese, or I can enjoy the western life style.
Note to LF221:
Criticism make things better. I criticize Chinese people and Chinese governments all the time. But in no way I would say all Chinese people are bad. There are good ones and bad ones in every country, we just have to make constructive suggestions, not kill all with one word.
2007-09-05 16:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by Tai 3 · 10⤊ 3⤋
hi, I agree troll would be troll, instead of adapting to the new environment, some would just cry and cry about it...Just let them vent it here..
I am writing to said that I have some friends living and working in China since 1994. They came from Austrialia, one is a Malaysian and another a French based in Shanghai. From without knowing a single chinese word, they are now living there like a local and glad to be a tour guide to their friends who visit them. They enjoyed every minute there and I don't think also have many other friends working in MNCs and hotel management being transferred there and enjoy every moment of it. I don't hear whining and crying from them although sometimes they do face some minor problems, this shows human are human but different people have different ways they settle their problem and some just whine only.
2007-09-05 12:31:23 · answer #5 · answered by LadyofLeisure 3 · 7⤊ 2⤋
I have to agree with most of the answers above. Some Americans are really giving a bad name to their country. Plz be realistic, China is not a developed country. You just can't expect it to have the same life quality as in the states.
to 'LF221': I agree with Tai. Criticism is important for developing countries like China. But you are somehow prejudiced. You can't just compare China to your home country and then accuse all Chinese ppl. Considering the huge number of violent criminals in the states, scams in China are like nothing...And I can tell most of the answers (or so called TMLF/RM attackers) are from real expats. Their opinion is actually neutral.
2007-09-06 02:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by Yahooooo 1 · 6⤊ 3⤋
To Anthony Z (the person above me),
you will be fine as long as you respect Chinese culture and local ppl's habits. Yes, China is still a 3rd world country and there will be some scams. But there are very few violent crimes against foreigners. For scams, use your common sense, you can simply ignore them. For example, if someone asks if you need a taxi at the airport, just ignore him. Take the taxi at the designated area. Another thing is, you want to stay on the touring routes with your group to avoid unnecessary dispute. My suggestion is, forget what others say(particularly, 'RM' and 'TLMF') , go to China and experience it yourself.
what can I say about 'RM' and 'TLMF'? Just take a look at their posting records.....looks like most of the anti-china posts are from them...pathetic China haters? I am wondering why they are still in China while hating it so much. The answer is simple: They are something in China, but they are NOTHING in the states.
Response to RM and TLMF:
1.I am not Chinese. I am not American either..
2.I am currently living and working in the states....(ask whoever is managing the web to check my IP plz. IT IS FROM NY, )
3.I might have traveled to more countries than you do....
4.I have lived and studied in China....
5.I know some expats in China and heard their sorties....
6.Your statement is not based on facts. You kept saying ' I heard....I read...'....and some b*ll sh*t like that....You think you are Superior to all Chinese ppl? sh*t the f*ck *p !
7. If you hate a country, just say it and then go home. Don't list the misleading information here.
8. I am still sticking to my conclusion: You are something in China, while you are NOTHING in the states, period!!!
2007-09-05 10:16:55 · answer #7 · answered by southerner 2 · 12⤊ 3⤋
ai_leen_2003hk, though I love you dearly, I have to say this is not a good question. Don't forget you are asking a bunch of Americans who would complain everything even back in the states- 'how stupid the government is', 'how yankees suck'..blah blah blah. you just can't get a GOOD story from them.
Remember the old Chinese saying?---"Gou3 Zui3 Li3 Tu3 Bu4 Chu1 Xiang4 Ya2!!!" This is exactly what those ppl are. Complaining environment, f*cking human rights while still enjoying local’s respect and their fabulous life in China.
But there are still lots of sane expats in China.... And more and more of them are coming for sight seeing or working. I m not hoping them telling good stories about China. Actually I don't care about them as long as they work legally and pay their tax. If they hate China so much, then bring their complaints back to the states.
update:oh..TLMF's comment has been removed...
2007-09-05 10:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by Summer0007 2 · 7⤊ 3⤋
I have only been there on holiday visiting friends living in Shanghai: they've got a nice appartment with an amzing view of the city centre, they always eat out, have got a cleaning woman, and they have weekly massages...I guess thta's why they like living there..I liked the city, but I didn't like having to bargain and argue with the taxidrivers and sellers....you have to be able to stand up for yourself in this city, it is really nice, but very stressful as well....
2007-09-06 07:46:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
China today is a nation with amazing progress! China today is totally different from China in 1950s and 1960s! More and more people from all around the world visit China on business or for sightseeing. As a developing nation, the country does face innumerable problems like any other developing nations but the potential for progress is sky high!
2007-09-05 04:44:32 · answer #10 · answered by Sami V 7 · 10⤊ 3⤋