China-Expat's picture China-Expat Submitted by Guest on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 19:06

(Not Chris's China Expat) ignore the idiots above, Chris is one of Beijing's expat Gentlemen. Plus he made good on his promise on the need for new local compositions and his working with musicians in Beijing. His latest musical endeavor - including free downloads - can be accessed here:
www.fourcornersquartet.com

So I think the naysayers can shut up for a bit.
Good job CDE!!

tink's picture tink Submitted by Guest on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 04:25

bottle-o wrote:

It's xenophobic when the overseas born Chinese I know go around shitting on "mainlanders" and making sure everyone knows that they are NOT one of them.

bottle-o wrote:

It makes me sad ... when my ABC/CBC friends talk shit about China and Chinese people. That is xenophobic.

Why is it different when non-ABC Americans do it? Why is it okay then?

Identity doesn't come from your skin color or your birthplace (tons of white/black/brown people are born within Chinese borders - do they make you sad too when they shit on China?). Identity comes from your beliefs, which then dictates your lifestyle and actions. Once you strip an ABC of their skin and hair color down to their beliefs, are they more alike their fellow Americans or the average Chinese person? Because if it is the former, why should skin color and birthplace divide ABCs and other Americans into two groups?

But few understands this - certainly not the locals and apparently not the foreigners either. I think that's why ABCs make a more distinct effort "to make sure everyone knows they are not locals".

faithgary's picture faithgary Submitted by Guest on Sat, 12/29/2012 - 12:35

So funny...

The first article I ever read by George Ding - "Why I'm Leaving China."
I'm still quoting that article. "Some of my friends have completely given up on life and gotten married."

Second article - "Why I'm Coming Back to China.
After this article, I am comforted to know that I'm not the only American who went back home and tried to haggle at a regular store. Sofa King Funny

(P.S. It's safe to say I don't usually read The Beijinger.)

admin's picture admin Submitted by Guest on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 12:31

More ways to celebrate

Hello, 2013! Where to Party on New Year's Eve
http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2012/12/26/hello-2013-where-party-new-years-eve

Books by current and former Beijinger staffers

http://astore.amazon.com/truerunmedia-20

admin's picture admin Submitted by Guest on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 12:31

More ways to celebrate

New Year’s Eve: The Eater’s Guide
http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2012/12/26/new-year%E2%80%99s-eve-eater%E2%80%99s-guide

Books by current and former Beijinger staffers

http://astore.amazon.com/truerunmedia-20

admin's picture admin Submitted by Guest on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 12:23

Looking for parties for Dec 31, 2012? check here:

Hello, 2013! Where to Party on New Year's Eve
http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2012/12/26/hello-2013-where-party-new-years-eve

New Year’s Eve: The Eater’s Guide
http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2012/12/26/new-year%E2%80%99s-eve-eater%E2%80%99s-guide

Books by current and former Beijinger staffers

http://astore.amazon.com/truerunmedia-20

admin's picture admin Submitted by Guest on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 12:22

... and for the ladies: What to Wear: New Year’s Eve, Women’s Edition

http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2011/12/27/What-to-Wear-New-Year-s-Eve-Women-s-Edition

Books by current and former Beijinger staffers

http://astore.amazon.com/truerunmedia-20

admin's picture admin Submitted by Guest on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 11:28

Whoa, Last year's New Year's Eve post is still hot in Dec 2012 ... if you are looking for parties for 2012, check here:

Hello, 2013! Where to Party on New Year's Eve
http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2012/12/26/hello-2013-where-party-new-years-eve

New Year’s Eve: The Eater’s Guide
http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2012/12/26/new-year%E2%80%99s-eve-eater%E2%80%99s-guide

Books by current and former Beijinger staffers

http://astore.amazon.com/truerunmedia-20

Manneken_Pis's picture Manneken_Pis Submitted by Guest on Wed, 12/26/2012 - 21:25

Hey burger fans! This is Kenn from Brussels - just wanted to say thanks to everyone who voted and pitted us and Home Plate against each other- We had a blast!

We were feeling pretty good about ourselves and patting ourselves on the back a bit for taking on some of the city's best... but a huge congrats is in order for Home Plate's home run!

Wolfgang.Kaller's picture Wolfgang.Kaller Submitted by Guest on Fri, 12/21/2012 - 23:11

haha, good satire (even though some may not understand). The reactions only show how much it hit a "nerve"....

I think in each good satire there is a bit of truth in it. In this case it may apply to some foreigners in China (who will not find it funny) and certainly to prejudices amongst Chinese.