Thinking of going to the Olympics in Beijing?

Be very careful. I am in Shanghai at the moment and today I was hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing while I had the green light. Two guys jumped out of the car and assaulted me. The Police caught the guys and then said that I should be more careful crossing the road and let the guys go. If you think you have right of way on a crossing (even one with lights) in China: think again. China could be a beautiful place but they really don't give a toss about anyone! Watch what you eat as well. There is a restaurant near my hotel with an open door to the kitchen, any morning you can see the cooks sitting on the floor with the days meat (on the floor) cutting it up for the customers. Hygeine is not a word commonly used in China.

Thinking of going to the Olympics in Beijing?
YES I AGREE ! It's time the world learned about the reality of life here. Hope you are ok.


Isn't it strange that the Chinese posters here ( you can tell which ones they are by their poor use of English ) will not accept ANY form of criticism?


So I have a few questions for them;-


If China is such a great country why do 70% of Chinese students, who go abroad to study, NEVER RETURN ?


How many foriegn people emmigrate permanantly to China?
Reply:She says that to make you feel better! Report It

Reply:If you hate China so much then why are you still living here?





If didn't force you to stay in China. If you dislike us that much then get yourself an airplane ticket and get out! Report It

Reply:Gee, I wonder how 1.3 billion people survived. Darwin anyone?
Reply:You are absolutely right about China and it's "wonderful" laws!! I have a friend who just got back from a tour of Shanghai and he was flabbergasted. He complained about the air pollution, bad traffic jam, spits everywhere, dishonest sales persons who tried to cheat foreigners, smelly toilets and child beggars.





This is what the foreigners will get to experience when they are there for the Olympics next year. How are you going to stop the Chinese from spitting? Hang a plastic bag on their neck? LOL.
Reply:Wow... May I say that I'm glad that you are safe and it is good to see you haven't been hurt phyically.





I do not walk much on road in Beijing, Guangzhou or Shanghai, I seldom cross the road because the traffic signals are confusing, even if I had to do so, most of the time I rush across with the crowd or my friends / local co-workmates and the signal is either red or green but no one cares and the traffic stopped or they slow down, at least, they don't "hit %26amp; run".





I'm in Beijing at this moment, I do not feel the same as you do. Please do not label me as Chinese who has never been to anywhere, I have been to more than 25 countries and more than 100 cities around Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. There are expats like you who live in China but hate China, there are also some of them who like China and want to stay here for the rest of their lives. Different people choose different ways of living.





Would you consider to terminate your work contact and go back to Australia if you hate China that much. I hope you would not be stressed out by all these "little" things daily.





Take care.
Reply:Tips taken! Although I am not going to Beijing next year for the Olympics, I will be coming over in less than a month. I have heard a lot of things about China. I already know the positive that's why I'm going there so now I am taking in all the negative for my safety's sake. Thank you!
Reply:I am not looking forward to Beijing Olympics for only one reason - air pollution. [And not because of your incident which is an isolated one if true.] The air is bad even for the average person let alone sports men/women who will not find the air beneficial for strenous physical activity. The Australian


contingent will leave for Beijing one day before the Games kick off - that's how bad the situation is and will be.





China is a fascinating and beautiful country; it's a shame that economic might once again supercedes ecological right.
Reply:For those foreigners..welcome to china..but if you hate it or can't accept some of the cultural differences then leave..we don't want you here...and to that guy who replied first...yeah..chinese people are pretty crap when it comes to english but then..come to think of it..you probably suck at chinese..





no one begged you guys to stay in china...leave and never retuen since you are so much superior





don't need any advices from people like you...boycott the olympics? go ahead but you ain't stopping me
Reply:Like they say back in the States: Love IT OR Leave IT! I happen to love it here. There is more love here than anywhere that I have ever been. The foreigners that ***** and moan were doing the same thing back home. It is really embarrassing when foreigners whine and think that their laws and ideas should be praised and practiced by all. The United States government (FDA) allows a certain percentage of rodent hair and insect parts in all processed foods that are made in the USA. When the corn contains too many worms we get products like creamed corn. When there are too many flies in the dairy cream we get chocolate chip ice cream.