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Happy Birthday to Me Jian Shuo, Happy belated birthday and many happy returns! |
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I Use Public Transportation Now I have recently moved to the apartment near my work place (5 mins walk), the rent is rather high but I can save time on travelling and wake up one hour later... |
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Top Commenter of 6 Years I am surprised that I am on the list, too. Thanks Jian Shuo, your blog really helps me surviving in Shanghai. |
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Shanghai Guide in a Page Hi Duckie and Andy I would like to sugguest: In Shanghai 1) Yu Yuan (Yu Garden) near the Bund 2) The Bund & Fuzhou Road 3) People's Square Out-skirt of Shanghai 1) Zhujiajiao 2) Chongming Island Cities nearby Shanghai: 1) Hangzhou - Thousand islands Lake & Tonglu 2) Suzhou 3) Nanjing |
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How We Can Help? On 25 May 08 evening, a Singapore TV Charity show alone raised about S$7M (RMB35M) for the Sichuan earthquake victims within 3 hours. There are also tens of millions dollars donations through Red-cross. We just want the Sichuan people to know that the people from a small country can also play their parts to help. |
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Chinese Internet Turns Black and White Jian Shuo Sorry for the repeated posting, I thought the system was down. |
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How We Can Help? To TibetanLady We are just ordinary people. Please don't politic and pour salt on the wound at this moment. The teachings of the Dharma is to be compassionate. OM MANI PADME HUM |
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Chinese Internet Turns Black and White To force to mourn No one is forcing anyone to mourn, even I am a foreigner. On 19 May, when I told my staff that I was going to stand right infront of our building at 14:28 to pay my respect (3 mins slience mourning) to the earthquake's victims, all my 40 staff including the cleaning laidies, gardeners, security guards and all the management staff told me that they wanted to join me. I was very moved and all of us lines up orderly at the square. At that moment, most of us cried when the siren, cars on the road started horning.. all the people along the street all stopped walking and stood still for 3 mins. We did that because we are human.. |
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How We Can Help? To TibetanLady We are just ordinary people. Please don't politic and pour salt on the wound at this moment. The teachings of the Dharma is to be compassionate. OM MANI PADME HUM |
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Chinese Internet Turns Black and White To force to mourn No one is forcing anyone to mourn, even I am a foreigner. On 19 May, when I told my staff that I was going to stand right infront of our building at 14:28 to pay my respect (3 mins slience mourning) to the earthquake's victims, all my 40 staff including the cleaning laidies, gardeners, security guards and all the management staff told me that they wanted to join me. I was very moved and all of us lines up orderly at the square. At that moment, most of us cried when the siren, cars on the road started horning.. all the people along the street all stopped walking and stood still for 3 mins. We did that because we are human.. |
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Chinese Internet Turns Black and White To force to mourn No one is forcing anyone to mourn, even I am a foreigner. On 19 May, when I told my staff that I was going to stand right infront of our building at 14:28 to pay my respect (3 mins slience mourning) to the earthquake's victims, all my 40 staff including the cleaning laidies, gardeners, security guards and all the management staff told me that they wanted to join me. I was very moved and all of us lines up orderly at the square. At that moment, most of us cried when the siren, cars on the road started horning.. all the people along the street all stopped walking and stood still for 3 mins. We did that because we are human.. |
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How We Can Help? Very disappointed with Brain and Benny's remarks. Every country has their own policies, China is a big country, a country always prone with many big and small natural disasters, the PLA have ability and experiences to manage the aftermath of any of the disasters. Moreover, the earthquake areas are so wide spray, the foreign rescuse teams may not familiar with the geographic situation of Sichuan and cannot help much. Finally, the government allowed the Japan, Russia, Korea, SIngapore and Taiwan rescue teams to join in, just becuase they are nearer to China. I would like salute to the Chinese government who have been responding fast to mobilise the PLA to save more lives and also allowing the western reportors into the disaster areas. |
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How We Can Help? Dear JS Really, we can't help much. What we can do is to donate money, pray and hope that more lives will be saved.. I stay infront of the TV every evening, I am really touched by your PM Wen Jia Bao, the way he is giving encouragement to the people at the disaster areas and stand by them. |
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Earthquake is Much More Terrible than I Thought China Red-cross donation hotline: (8610)65139999 |
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Earthquake and Flee from 18th Floor China Red-cross donation hotline: (8610)65139999 |
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Meeting Place: Starbucks at Jinyan Road, Pudong My regular meeting place is at Starbuck - Raffles City.. so this time I am going to try this Lemon Lamington today. |
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Error in Western Media Report about Tibet LR I don't understand why you are getting so personal?? Everyone has the rights to give his/her view. I am a typical Singaporean. Before I came to China, I knew little about Tibet until I had met a Tibetian student during my trip to Gansu-Dunhuang last year. He told me about the life of his ancestors, the current life of the Tibetians and his family. So I am just sharing with all of you about what I have known that's all. |
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Introduce Yourself Hi Jian Shuo Long time have not commented on your blog, recently just one on Tibet's issues. I am a Singaporean living and working in Shanghai, General Manager of an investment company. |
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Error in Western Media Report about Tibet Hi All May I ask have anyone of you been to Tibet?? The Western media had distorted the facts of the present life of the ordinary Tibetians. The life of today's Tibetians are much better than 50 years ago. If without the revolution of the CCP, there are many Tibetians still living in the dark aged slavery system. In the past only the Dalai lamas, lamas, monks, businessmen and landlords were considered upper class, most of the Tibetians were slaves. I would like to urge those who know nothing about Tibet, go there and see yourself. The exiles are the upper class Tibetians, they want to restore the old Tibet. If you are talking about human rights, then most of the Tibetians in Tibet will not agree the returns of Dalai lama and go back to the old slavery system. |
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"Love China" Blooms on MSN Messenger Hi All May I ask have anyone of you been to Tibet?? The Western media had distorted the facts of the present life of the Tibetians. The life of today's Tibetians are much better than 50 years ago. If without the revolution of the CCP, there are many Tibetians still living in the dark aged slavery system. In the past only the Dalai lamas, lamas, monks, businessmen and landlords were considered upper class, most of the Tibetians were slaves. I would like to urge those who know nothing about Tibet, go there and see yourself. The exiles are the upper class Tibetians, they want to restore the old Tibet. If you are talking about human rights, then most of the Tibetians in Tibet will not agree the returns of Dalai lama and go back to the old slavery system. |
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Friends Started to Boycott French Products Hi All May I ask have anyone of you been to Tibet?? The Western media had distorted the facts of the present life of the Tibetians. The life of today's Tibetians are much better than 50 years ago. If without the revolution of the CCP, there are many Tibetians still living in the dark aged slavery system. In the past only the Dalai lamas, lamas, monks, businessmen and landlords were considered upper class, most of the Tibetians were slaves. I would like to urge those who know nothing about Tibet, go there and see yourself. The exiles are the upper class Tibetians, they want to restore the old Tibet. If you are talking about human rights, then most of the Tibetians in Tibet will not agree the returns of Dalai lama and go back to the old slavery system. |
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Chinese Middle Name for Erik's Baby I have not get a better idea! but please accept my best wishes! |
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Yifan is Exactly 2 Month Old Today did u just release new version? in firefox, on the home page, the synopsis section is overlapped with Previous Headlines section. |
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My Baby Arrives Hi Jian Shuo, A baby boy!!!Congratulation to you & Wendy. |
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Shanghai not as Safe as Before I would like to share my experience. As a foreigner working in Shanghai, I always felt safe living here until I encountered petty robbery on my way back to the office after lunch. Since then I became very stress when walking alone. Thanks to my local friends here, who takes turns to walk me home and helps me to gain back my confidence. Afterall, I still love this city and the people here. |
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Street Markets in Shanghai Thanks, JS. I have discovered a similar street market near Fuzhou Rd today. I will go there during weekend. |
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Street Markets in Shanghai May I know where is this place? It is interesting, I would like to visit the street market in Shanghai. Thanks |
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Hosted a Big Party Hi! Talking about party. Can anybody tell me are there any live bands for family night out (together with a 9 year-old boy)? Thanks. |
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Where to Buy Tea in Shanghai Jian Shuo, How could it be? You are a Shanghai Hater??? I am now working in Shanghai and I understand the traffic situation here. I think some people must have misunderstood your good intention. Thanks to your blogs, the information is very useful. I am adapting well and feeling at home here. Ikea, about the tea, may I know which part of Fuzhou Lu? I am staying nearby. Thanks. |
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Grocery Cost in Shanghai, 2007 Jianshuo Thanks for your reminder. I like the story of the blind men and the elephant. oncerest, please don't use the word "stupid' anymore. It's rude. Thank you. |
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Grocery Cost in Shanghai, 2007 oncerest, I don't to urgue with you. I meant with the Xchange rate of S$1 = RMB5. (S$1,500/mth = RMB 7,500) A S'porean could have a comfortable life in China. I am a typical Chinese Singaporean. When my father was 5, he and his mother (my grandma) came to S'pore to join his father (my grandpa) in 1950. My mum came from China when she was a baby. Both had education and grown up here in spore. Both met in the university and married in the 70's. After trying hard for many years, they had their 1st child, that's me. My dad can speak few languages like English, Indonesian, Thai, Mandarin and Malay. I think many Singaporeans are having the same story like mine. |
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Grocery Cost in Shanghai, 2007 oncerest, stop insulting. “不知足” your life sucks even you earned S$10K/mth. I bet, most of your country men can't earn this and you should not complain. I am glad that you are not in Singapore anymore, you must have found a place you like. Why you are so unfriendly?? We are here to share and discuss, not to insult. I feel sorry for Jianshuo, his intention just to update the cost of living in Shanghai. I used S$1,500 as an example only. The fresh 'U' grade will get a salary range from $1,500 - $3,000. The latest MBA grade from SMU can earn up to S$12K/mth. My dad is an engineer, our household income is S$20K/mth. I earn within the range of fresh grade and live with my parents. Life will not be comfortable if I move out. |
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Grocery Cost in Shanghai, 2007 Hi lionroars, my parents migrated from China and I born in Singapore. Hi, oncerest, don't be so negative. It was just an example for comparison. I did not say life in Singapore is better than Shanghai. You don't like the hot weather in Singapore, too bad we can't change the weather for you. Do you know that refrigerator can keep your food fresh??? If you are not satisfied with life even if you earn tens of thousands your life is still sucks. |
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Grocery Cost in Shanghai, 2007 Yes, iWorm. It is some kind of "lettuce" call "生菜" can be eaten raw or dip in the hot pot. |
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Grocery Cost in Shanghai, 2007 It is expensive if we base on the local income 1RMB to S$1 in Singapore for comparison. Monthly income : 1,500 RMB vs S$1,500 (ordinary income) Cucumber : 6.00 vs S$1.50 Tomato : 5.20 vs S$1.00 Chicken Wings : 9.56 vs S$3.00 Pork : 5.92 vs S$2.50 Vegetables : 2.80 vs S$1.50 Strawberries : 3.98 vs S$4.50 Red Pepper : 1.30 vs S$2.00 Taxi fare(Basic) : 10 RMB vs S$2.50 Exchange Rate S1.00 = 5.00 RMB So a ordinary income singaporean can have comfortable life in Shanghai. |
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10 RMB for Genuine DVD Thanks Jianshuo and RWM for the information. I don't mind paying the range of 10 to 30 RMB for a genuine DVD, because it is still cheaper. |
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10 RMB for Genuine DVD Hi Jianshuo May I know which district I can get RMB10 DVD? I am leaving for Shanghai next weekend. It is so cheap that I am going to grab all my favourite DVDs whatever I can. BTW, I hope it is genuine, if not, I will get a fine at my country's custom (If I am unlucky). |
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The Year of Pig Comes Hey, come on my dear! Please don't spoil the mood. Just for the mood of new year, what's wrong to wish everybody prosperous by saying "gong xi fa cai" once a year. |
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The Year of Pig Comes Wishing Everyone a Prosperous Year of the PIG! Gong Xi Fa Cai! |
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Merry Christmas, 2006! Hi everyone I have been too busy and long not time coming here. Just to thanks Jianshuo for his blog. ***************************************** Wishing all of you Merry X'mas and a Happy New Year! ***************************************** |
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I am not a Big Fan of Hate... Jian Shuo, I'm with you. Yes, we must not forget the history, but we should learn to forgive and look forward. I think everyone can feel your love but not hate, in return you will get many loves from us. I agree with Jerry, for the first time.. good one.. well done! |
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Where are You - Part II Jian Shuo It is amazing! I like your blog . I am not worried if you are running out of topic. I am starting to take some times reading all your blogs from the beginning. Keep it up. Best Regards Joyce |
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Where are You? Hi, I am from Singapore. I came to know your blog through a friend working in Suzhou in 2003, just a day before I left for Shanghai. I had stayed there for a month. Since then on my second trip to Shanghai, I moved around very comfortable like a local. Thanks all these to your blog. The next thing I want to do is to learn Shanghainese and plan for my next trip to Shanghai.. Jian Shuo, if you have chance to come to Singapore, please email me. I wish to give you a treat. With Best wishes Joyce |
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Why We Use English Signs? English language is easy to learn even if your don't start learning at young age. As for Chinese language it the other way round, you have to learn it when you are young. English is a Global language and it easy to link people from different race and culture. There are many foriegn investements in China, especially Shanghai and Beijing. They are like many other cosmopolitan cities in the world, we see more foriegners in China than before. So English is very important to the Chinese if they want to communicate and understand the people from other part of the world. I have extracted a news dated 17 Oct 06 from a Chinese paper: 乱翻译 闹笑话 ‘宫保鸡’变‘政府虐待鸡’ (综合电)“Government abuse chicken”(意思是政府虐待鸡),赫然出现在北京一家餐馆的菜牌上,试问有哪个外国游客敢吃? 原来指的是北京地道菜式“宫保鸡”,罪魁祸首是英文翻译错误。在北京,现时由机场、街道到公共场所,到处都见到因译错英文变成啼笑皆非的指示牌。为免笑坏国际游客的肚皮,北京市政府痛定思痛,决定在奥运举行前推出统一的翻译译规则手册,希望改善目前情况。 北京误译英语问题普遍,英国广播公司报道指,一班驻京的外国人特别开办网页,收集市内用错的英文,网页浏览人数众多,成为很多“鬼佬”谈论的笑柄。 This is just a reminder for improvement and it is not meant to insult the Chinese. |
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Featured on China Daily Jianshuo, congratulation! I wish to say thank you for a long time. Actually, I came to know your blog in 2004 before my trip to Suzhou and Shanghai. The information posted on your blog was very useful to me at that time. Since then, I have gone into your blog almost every night just to check it out if there's any interesting topic. Just two days ago, I decided to post my comments on your blog whenever I have the time. Thanks again, you let me know China better than before. |
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Beggars in China and People's Attitude Hi Jianshuo, there must be laws in your country to save and protect the Child beggars. It is really sad to see the poor children being abused. Many years ago, I had seen a lot of Child beggars on my first trip to China after finishing high school. It was terrifying when all of them about 10 surrounded me and begged for money, later the hotel security came to the rescue. Two years ago in Suzhou, I was told by my Taichi teacher not to give money to beggars, they were not local and some were pick-pockets. Through out my stay in Suzhou for 1 month, I was harassing by the Xinjiang kids or beggars at least 2 times per day, Whenever I need to travel further, my teacher would accompany me. Sometimes, I felt so sorry for them when my teacher was so harsh on them. Too bad, I am not the resident here. I really want to help these poor children. Where is the "Muhammad Yunus" of China?? Where are the wealthy men? I want to work for them if they are setting up a charity organisation to help the unfortunate. "Give them a fish they eat for a day. Teach them to fish they eat for their whole life" Shanghai here I come! May be next year, have to save money for the airticket. |
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Must See - Coffee Facing the Bund Hi, I am strongly recommended. I had been there 2 years ago and enjoyed drinking at Paulaner. The night view at the Bund was fantastic! I am looking forward to going there again on my next trip. |
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Got Fever - 38.4 C I think almost all Chinese can understand "The last tooth in my mouth came out". And maybe I can say that in other words, which means the innermost tooth in person's mouth. Not all people will realize that they have already had that kind of tooth. However, the later they have, the troublesome may happen. So, Mr. Wang, hope you recover soon! |
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Fudan, Tongji and SJTU You've had your top3 universities' trips in SH. I don't know the contents of your speech at all. However, in my eys, I guess you've made your campus recuritments for kejiji, or advertise for kejiji, right? Wish a good luck! And also welcome to sift(Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade:) |
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Super Girl is Super Hot Actually each audience can send 15 SMSs to vote for his or her super girl, which made me think of the accuracy since this will halfly depends on the fans wealth. NOT fair! |
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This is the Top 356 Blog? Congratulations! I'm just on board to your blog, please keep it up!!! |
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I Watched Super Girl, Finally It's amazing so many people watching this show. But this year the girls are too litmusless... |
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First Week in Pudong It is certainly not true! I think your writing is sort of misleading, like Pudong people sleep early at 9pm, etc. Even when I was living in Pudong three years ago, it was quite a vigorous town already. What you wrote made me believe that you are still living in the OLD Shanghai. I think you definitely need time to discover what is underneath the quiteness of Pudong. |
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First Week in Pudong When I lived in Pudong, I always enjoyed some small restaurants near my apartment. They were cheap and tasted good. |