Author: china-guide
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This Is What You Get If You Mess with People Who Are Drunk!
A man in Taiwan recently went to the police station after getting drunk, except the reason for his going wasn’t to report anything… It was to confess! Part of the conversation went as follows (reconstructed): P( police): Why did you come to our police station? The man: Because I love you. P: Do you want…
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This Tiny, Juicy Chinese Bun Will Make You Drool for Days!
When it comes to Chinese cuisine, nothing quite beats its famous xiǎolóngbāo which are adored by both locals (including expats living and working in China) and tourists. The feeling of popping that tiny bun to soak its juicy soup is special! Xiǎolóngbāo (literally “little basket bun”; also known as soup dumpling) is a type of…
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How Many Bullets Can A $100 Chinese Ballistic Plate Withstand?
Yesterday I saw a video about testing how many bullets can a $100 Chinese made ballistic plate withstand. I know many people are biased against products made in China. But the man in the video was surprised at the ballistic plate he bought online! Let’s have a look. ▼▼▼ This is a Chinese made ballistic plate. “We bought…
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Why Foreigners with ONLY High School Degrees Can Teach in China
The Chongqing People’s Court of the Yuzhong district recently held a trial regarding the case of a foreign teacher working for a non-joint venture school. An intermediary agency “packages” foreign employees who do not meet the qualifications for employment in China and sends them to teach in primary/secondary schools and kindergartens. Four suspects have been…
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The Natural Beauty of This Province Will Take Your Breath Away
Fifty-seven days have passed since New Year’s day in 2019! Have you started acting on the goals that you’ve set for yourself this year? Have you planned your next travel adventures yet? After rummaging through China’s rivers and mountains, I finally made it to Hubei province, a low-key province with hidden, breathtaking beauty. 1 Cherry blossoms at…
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Ahh, the Days without Photoshop… Natural Beauty at Its Best!
Back in the days when there was no Photoshop and beautifying cameras, these women’s natural physique was absolutely stunning. Let’s journey back to those times and learn more about some of the women that once stood as beauty icons. 周慧敏 Vivian Chow Vivian Chow, born in Hong Kong on November 10, 1967, is a Hong…