Sorry, I need to clarify the data here. China definitely does not have the world's highest prevalence of obesity. Just look at the real data on sites like www.worldobesity.org. The USA has 35% obese men, China has 12%. For women, 40% in the USA, 11% in China. Same issues with overweight stats. The confusion is that while the prevalence is smaller in China, it has so many more people that in total, China does have the most obese. But that's totally misleading data, it's much more relevant to talk about prevalence. And of course anyone walking down the street knows that obesity in China is nothing compared to the USA, the UK, Mexico, Saudi Arabia... But definitely it's becoming more of a problem in China, especially diabetes and prediabetes rates, that's the scary stuff in China, the tens of millions in China who don't even know they have prediabetes...
"After 5 years of serving up smoked meat, comfort food, cocktails and craft beer (and providing the original home for our brewery since 2013), the curtains are closing at The Big Smoke this Saturday. Come celebrate the end of a long run at its Blow-Out Closing Party, with happy hour deals all night on their full drinks menu and platters of their signature Ginger-Soy Ribs and Hand-cut Fries for just 58 RMB!
Don't worry, though, this isn't another case of "Bricking Up"...
Before the end of Summer the restaurant will reopen as the newest member of the 京A family! Keep your eyes peeled as we unveil more info about the new concept we'll be brewing up in Xingfucun. And throughout the renovations, our brewery will continue operations, so there'll be nor interruption to our releases of small-batch and seasonal brews over the next few weeks."
I’d prefer to believe that Chinese customers think value is the most important part, I’m not trying to ignore the fact that Chinese customers do “misbehave abroad“ to make the best of the buffet; they do pay dirt-cheap for travel tours, because the tours are with good value. In this case, Golden Jaguar’s decreasing quality, and poor-than-ever service makes it less value than before, for RMB 200-300 per person, they can enjoy a fine meal with better value, and the customers vote with their feet – visiting Golden Jaguar less and less.
[/quote]
If this is all true, then there should be a competitor racing to fill the void left by Golden Jaguar; with Chinese consumers willing to pay stupid amounts of money for it, there should have been a competitor waiting to pounce on a golden opportunity like this. And yet, I'm guessing there's not.
"Deluxe all-you-can-eat buffet" was just a fantasy, and now that fantasy is over once you tally up the bill.
Recognizing the downside of gluttony, much of the public no longer wanted to eagerly stuff their faces with as much food as humanly possible anymore.
With tastes edifying and becoming more refined
I don't believe either of these points to be true. Although it sounds as though the current management of Golden Jaguar just ran it into the ground (or its previous source of financing dried up), Chinese consumers haven't changed: they want to pay the least possible amount of money for the maximum amount of value.
This shallow way of thinking has devastating consequences, and it's evident everywhere. Even though food safety is a top priority for Chinese consumers, they expect street food to cost at a price point next to free--despite gutter oil remains a real and constant threat. Chinese consumers are also only willing to pay dirt-cheap prices for travel tours, and then are flummoxed when tour guides try to force them to splurge at certain tourist zones in order to recoup their losses.
Remember those crazy buffet videos of Chinese tourists poorly misbehaving abroad? It all makes sense once you figure out that these buffets are run by Chinese management.
Chinese have become the second-fattest people in the world, and Beijingers lead the country in being obese; diabetes aside, it's what people want. Many remember what famine is like, explaining why the phrase "Have you had dinner yet?" is a common greeting here.
It's clear that Chinese consumers have no conscience when it comes to food waste, and were perfectly willing to exploit an all-you-can-eat buffet that tried to exploit them back. The shuttering of Golden Jaguar is a sign that China's affluent middle-class can't have its cake and eat it too.
I’d prefer to believe that Chinese customers think value is the most important part, I’m not trying to ignore the fact that Chinese customers do “misbehave abroad“ to make the best of the buffet; they do pay dirt-cheap for travel tours, because the tours are with good value. In this case, Golden Jaguar’s decreasing quality, and poor-than-ever service makes it less value than before, for RMB 200-300 per person, they can enjoy a fine meal with better value, and the customers vote with their feet – visiting Golden Jaguar less and less.
Recognizing the downside of gluttony, much of the public no longer wanted to eagerly stuff their faces with as much food as humanly possible anymore.
With tastes edifying and becoming more refined
I don't believe either of these points to be true. Although it sounds as though the current management of Golden Jaguar just ran it into the ground (or its previous source of financing dried up), Chinese consumers haven't changed: they want to pay the least possible amount of money for the maximum amount of value.
This shallow way of thinking has devastating consequences, and it's evident everywhere. Even though food safety is a top priority for Chinese consumers, they expect street food to cost at a price point next to free--despite gutter oil remains a real and constant threat. Chinese consumers are also only willing to pay dirt-cheap prices for travel tours, and then are flummoxed when tour guides try to force them to splurge at certain tourist zones in order to recoup their losses.
Remember those crazy buffet videos of Chinese tourists poorly misbehaving abroad? It all makes sense once you figure out that these buffets are run by Chinese management.
Chinese have become the second-fattest people in the world, and Beijingers lead the country in being obese; diabetes aside, it's what people want. Many remember what famine is like, explaining why the phrase "Have you had dinner yet?" is a common greeting here.
It's clear that Chinese consumers have no conscience when it comes to food waste, and were perfectly willing to exploit an all-you-can-eat buffet that tried to exploit them back. The shuttering of Golden Jaguar is a sign that China's affluent middle-class can't have its cake and eat it too.
Due to the sailor’s supply doesn’t meet the beer-lover’s booming demand, Slow Boat Sanlitun Brewpub will change the promotion in this week (July 3-7) to 11am-8pm, and each person can buy up to four cans.
I was looking for such places for doing my freelancing job with focus. At first, I was glad that I can do job from home, but with time, I have realized that an office-type-place is really important for working. At home you can't focus as you get distrubed now and then.
Good point, Starlighter. Not every co-working space can be used to register companies, and most cost more if you do want to use the space for that purpose. So that really would be very useful information for alot of people I think.
This article would have been even more valuable had you included whether or not it's possible to use these offices as a registered address for a company. I think that's essential information for a lot of entrepreneurs when considering co-working spaces. Is it possible to add that info?
More that I think about it; Mr. Hicks does pose a good question. You guys have any photos of that import label? The one located on the back of your imported specialty beers bottles that should say "Drinking Buddies" Import" blah blah blah" in English or Chinese with contact information available to display here on The Beijinger? That would settle and keeps the likes of Mr. Hicks quie I believet. haha
Re: Once a Food Hoarder’s Heaven, Infamous Golden Jaguar...
Sorry, I need to clarify the data here. China definitely does not have the world's highest prevalence of obesity. Just look at the real data on sites like www.worldobesity.org. The USA has 35% obese men, China has 12%. For women, 40% in the USA, 11% in China. Same issues with overweight stats. The confusion is that while the prevalence is smaller in China, it has so many more people that in total, China does have the most obese. But that's totally misleading data, it's much more relevant to talk about prevalence. And of course anyone walking down the street knows that obesity in China is nothing compared to the USA, the UK, Mexico, Saudi Arabia... But definitely it's becoming more of a problem in China, especially diabetes and prediabetes rates, that's the scary stuff in China, the tens of millions in China who don't even know they have prediabetes...
Re: Once a Food Hoarder’s Heaven, Infamous Golden Jaguar...
Beijing is fat; fattest in China:
Beijing is China's Most Obese City, But Lacks Conviction to Confront It
One in Five Beijingers is Obese: City Government
Fat's Beijing: City Fights Back Against Childhood Obesity
China is 2nd fattest in the world (last year):
The Guardian
Business Insider
WSJ
China has the largest fat population in the world (this year):
Global Times
Beijing men have big bellies that they like to show off:
"Beijing Bikini" Successfully Satirizes Chinese Custom of Exposing Beer Bellies
Re: What’s Up in Beer: Beer Festival with 300 Kinds, Two...
The Big Smoke Blow-Out Closing Party
"After 5 years of serving up smoked meat, comfort food, cocktails and craft beer (and providing the original home for our brewery since 2013), the curtains are closing at The Big Smoke this Saturday. Come celebrate the end of a long run at its Blow-Out Closing Party, with happy hour deals all night on their full drinks menu and platters of their signature Ginger-Soy Ribs and Hand-cut Fries for just 58 RMB!
Don't worry, though, this isn't another case of "Bricking Up"...
Before the end of Summer the restaurant will reopen as the newest member of the 京A family! Keep your eyes peeled as we unveil more info about the new concept we'll be brewing up in Xingfucun. And throughout the renovations, our brewery will continue operations, so there'll be nor interruption to our releases of small-batch and seasonal brews over the next few weeks."
Re: Once a Food Hoarder’s Heaven, Infamous Golden Jaguar...
I’d prefer to believe that Chinese customers think value is the most important part, I’m not trying to ignore the fact that Chinese customers do “misbehave abroad“ to make the best of the buffet; they do pay dirt-cheap for travel tours, because the tours are with good value. In this case, Golden Jaguar’s decreasing quality, and poor-than-ever service makes it less value than before, for RMB 200-300 per person, they can enjoy a fine meal with better value, and the customers vote with their feet – visiting Golden Jaguar less and less.
[/quote]
If this is all true, then there should be a competitor racing to fill the void left by Golden Jaguar; with Chinese consumers willing to pay stupid amounts of money for it, there should have been a competitor waiting to pounce on a golden opportunity like this. And yet, I'm guessing there's not.
"Deluxe all-you-can-eat buffet" was just a fantasy, and now that fantasy is over once you tally up the bill.
Re: Once a Food Hoarder’s Heaven, Infamous Golden Jaguar...
I’d prefer to believe that Chinese customers think value is the most important part, I’m not trying to ignore the fact that Chinese customers do “misbehave abroad“ to make the best of the buffet; they do pay dirt-cheap for travel tours, because the tours are with good value. In this case, Golden Jaguar’s decreasing quality, and poor-than-ever service makes it less value than before, for RMB 200-300 per person, they can enjoy a fine meal with better value, and the customers vote with their feet – visiting Golden Jaguar less and less.
Re: No "Hut Hut" This Fall: China Arena Football League...
Hilarious.
Re: No "Hut Hut" This Fall: China Arena Football League...
No Jabba? No Sunglasses? No Pizza?
Re: Once a Food Hoarder’s Heaven, Infamous Golden Jaguar...
I don't believe either of these points to be true. Although it sounds as though the current management of Golden Jaguar just ran it into the ground (or its previous source of financing dried up), Chinese consumers haven't changed: they want to pay the least possible amount of money for the maximum amount of value.
This shallow way of thinking has devastating consequences, and it's evident everywhere. Even though food safety is a top priority for Chinese consumers, they expect street food to cost at a price point next to free--despite gutter oil remains a real and constant threat. Chinese consumers are also only willing to pay dirt-cheap prices for travel tours, and then are flummoxed when tour guides try to force them to splurge at certain tourist zones in order to recoup their losses.
Remember those crazy buffet videos of Chinese tourists poorly misbehaving abroad? It all makes sense once you figure out that these buffets are run by Chinese management.
Chinese have become the second-fattest people in the world, and Beijingers lead the country in being obese; diabetes aside, it's what people want. Many remember what famine is like, explaining why the phrase "Have you had dinner yet?" is a common greeting here.
It's clear that Chinese consumers have no conscience when it comes to food waste, and were perfectly willing to exploit an all-you-can-eat buffet that tried to exploit them back. The shuttering of Golden Jaguar is a sign that China's affluent middle-class can't have its cake and eat it too.
Re: First Glance: MoxiMoxi, Fangjia Hutong
Moxi Moxi's Fangjia spot was bricked up and it has since moved to a bigger new location on Beixinqiao Santiao.
Re: What’s Up in Beer: Peiping First Birthday, Jing-A’s...
Due to the sailor’s supply doesn’t meet the beer-lover’s booming demand, Slow Boat Sanlitun Brewpub will change the promotion in this week (July 3-7) to 11am-8pm, and each person can buy up to four cans.
Re: Events Watch: Beijing's Best Weekday Events That Won't...
Thank you for mentioning us, Tom. Much appreciated!
Re: Laptops at the Ready: A Shortlist of Beijing Coworking...
I was looking for such places for doing my freelancing job with focus. At first, I was glad that I can do job from home, but with time, I have realized that an office-type-place is really important for working. At home you can't focus as you get distrubed now and then.
Re: Laptops at the Ready: A Shortlist of Beijing Coworking...
Good point, Starlighter. Not every co-working space can be used to register companies, and most cost more if you do want to use the space for that purpose. So that really would be very useful information for alot of people I think.
Re: This Week in Health and Fitness: Camps and Packages to...
Thank you for the shoutout, Robynne. Much appreciated! ^_^
Re: Laptops at the Ready: A Shortlist of Beijing Coworking...
This article would have been even more valuable had you included whether or not it's possible to use these offices as a registered address for a company. I think that's essential information for a lot of entrepreneurs when considering co-working spaces. Is it possible to add that info?
Re: Drinking Buddies Monthly Beer Club Delivers Selected...
More that I think about it; Mr. Hicks does pose a good question. You guys have any photos of that import label? The one located on the back of your imported specialty beers bottles that should say "Drinking Buddies" Import" blah blah blah" in English or Chinese with contact information available to display here on The Beijinger? That would settle and keeps the likes of Mr. Hicks quie I believet. haha
Re: Drinking Buddies Monthly Beer Club Delivers Selected...
Beijing déjà vu eh Trac? Bill Hicks...eh? That's funny! Dead men tell no lies.
Re: Venchi Chocolate: Where You'll Literally Become a Child...
Yummy post, wow. Wanna visit this place.. wont mind slow service and paying more if its worth it..
Re: USA! USA! USA!: Where to Celebrate America in Beijing...
The Home Plate's poster has the word independence misspelled, twice! (indeNpendence)
Re: Now Online!: The Beijinger July/August Issue
Brilliant, Brilliant write up. What moved me was the way author opened up the first paragraph.
And thanks for sharing your feelings about Beijing..Indeed, the world is a small place..