What on earth are the Shanghai authorities suggesting with this warning poster? We have to be aware of suspicious gatherings (at least I think that’s what it’s supposed to say), as well as weekly underground preaching. I don’t think either of these would get past the politcal correctness police in the west but in China… Read More »
Who needs expensive stapping to hold down industrial sized rolls of steel cable when gravity will do the trick? I suppose this was the thinking behind the packing decisions of this Chinese company. Perhaps the load was only going a short distance and they didn’t deem it necessary. Luckily my taxi driver was keeping his… Read More »
I have noticed that the security men on the gate to our school have started sporting helmets and batons recently. Apparently this is a new regulation. Perhaps a party chief’s son has the contract to supply this clothing and sticks – who knows – but it all seems completely over the top. China is the… Read More »
Food safety is something that raises its ugly head in my life about once a year when I get food poisoning. Mostly it’s over and done with in about 5 hours but last time I couldn’t walk for a whole day. Therefore it’s always nice to see the food safety signs from Shanghai Food and… Read More »