Britomart: interesting point. I'm sure the police would be keen to locate the photographer also.
Interesting aside that no one but I would think of: this incident reminds me of something that happened after the Titanic sank. Bruce Ismay, the ship's owner, escaped in Collapsible Lifeboat C. In his testimony, Ismay said that after Titanic sank, the survivors in his boat discovered four "Chinamen or Filipinos" hidden beneath the benches. This is not possible in a boat with 40 people in it that collapses to a height of only several inches when stored, but does establish some type of pattern of bench-hiding among Chinese males.
To clarify the service details, Home Plate in Sanlitun is currently open only for dinner (6-10pm) with a limited menu of the original location's greatest hits (sandwiches and sides) plus a few new dishes. Look for both the hours and the menu to expand in coming weeks.
Britomart: interesting point. I'm sure the police would be keen to locate the photographer also.
Interesting aside that no one but I would think of: this incident reminds me of something that happened after the Titanic sank. Bruce Ismay, the ship's owner, escaped in Collapsible Lifeboat C. In his testimony, Ismay said that after Titanic sank, the survivors in his boat discovered four "Chinamen or Filipinos" hidden beneath the benches. This is not possible in a boat with 40 people in it that collapses to a height of only several inches when stored, but does establish some type of pattern of bench-hiding among Chinese males.
This I don't understand. Ladies, if you feel anything caressing your lower thigh, I suggest a swift kick backwards. I doubt you'll have much trouble afterwards.
Today I went to Xalapa. Normally I am too lazy to write any comments for restaurants. But this one suprises me with its price-quality so much so that I feel having the duty to do so.
First, the environment is nothing less than the Mexico restaurants I went in the US, with typical Mexican characteristics. It's cozy, warm and homelike. As inviting as the environmnt is the staff. I felt received like real guests. Their boss even came me my table, started a conversation with me.
I ordered Tacos al pastor (49), The tamale (40) and Horchata (30) because I saw the pics above are very attractive.
Tocas al pastor has marinated meat, coriander, onions and pineapple in it. The meat is tasty and succulent, sweetness of pineapple merged with it and the vegetable perfectly.
The tamale looks like Chinese 粽子 big rice dumplings that has the shape of pyramid. After I remove the leaves, I was taken away by the aroma of it. The red marinated meat in it is tender, juicy and beautiful.
Horchata tasts stronger and thicker than milk.
I went to many Mexican restaurants in Beijing. But no one can beat the taste of its food, much less its price.
The staff told me that Xalapa was opened in November. In a matter of just one month, I have seen many customers in it. I hope its business can sustain and thrive so being a Mexican food lover, I can go there very often.
I see another anti-foreigner backlash coming up, and another crackdown on illegal motorcycles (which is sorely needed
According to the Legal Evening News, another crackdown on motorcycles has been announced by the police because of this incident.
http://www.motorfans.com.cn/article/show.php?id=1778 (in Chinese)
I haven't seen any official announcement on the TMB (police) website ... yet.
In addition to mentioning "special rectification measures" (i.e., crackdown), the article provides the interesting statistic of 130,000 motorcycle registrations in the first 6 months of this year (2013). That is approximately the same number as new car registrations (20,000 per month). Because there are no new A plates being issued for motorcycles, those must all be B plate registrations (unless they are counting transfers in that 130,000 number, which would therefore include A plates).
@admin: exactly how many videos and official reports do you need to see to understand that the woman was the victim? She has been the victim several times! Or do you simply prefer to perpetuate false hyperbole?
Yes, the woman was the victim of an idiot driver
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But now that some actual facts are out, including the ridiculous method by which this 100% false story started, how about TBJ's reporting and blog posts coming clean? Admin, admit your mistake. Mr Li, the "reporter/photographer" who initiated this melee has been back-pedalling fast & furiously.
Go back and read the story we posted. We posted a story about what Chinese netizens were obsessing over.
The comments on this post more than tell the whole story (which my guess is we haven't heard the complete version of)
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Accident scams are not uniquely Chinese.
never said they were. Stopping in the middle of a busy intersection to have a shouting match is uniquely Chinese (or uniquely Beijing, I don't know about other cities)
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It is now known that a foreigner on an illegal bike, without a driving license, breaking traffic rules, riding recklessly mows down an elderly woman in a crosswalk, mercilessly curses her thereafter, and then tries to portray himself as the subject of a scam.
Agreed on almost all points. Illegal vehicles and drivers should be punished severely, in my opinion.
As to him being the subject of a scam -- I believe that too, because everyone is extorted in such situations, much for the same reasons as Sinopathic noted above.
It is now known that a foreigner on an illegal bike, without a driving license, breaking traffic rules, riding recklessly, mows down an elderly woman in a crosswalk, mercilessly curses her thereafter, and then tries to portray himself as the subject of a scam.
Although the scumbag scooterist was obviously pretty dumb, he could have been even dumber. He could have bought fake motorcycle plates and a fake driving license through The Beijinger's classified ads. An additional 15 days in the free "hotel" operated by the police, and also several more thousands in fines.
I read over on Baidu that the girlfriend has told a reporter from the People's Daily that she hopes this event won't hurt her boyfriend's job, or social activities, because he is a really nice guy. Match made in heaven. Dumb and dumber.
It seems that the majority of critical comments in Chinese forums are focusing more on the media for bad reporting.
@admin: exactly how many videos and official reports do you need to see to understand that the woman was the victim? She has been the victim several times! Or do you simply prefer to perpetuate false hyperbole?
Sure, the inital dog pile was enticing to enhance TBJ click rates. But now that some actual facts are out, including the ridiculous method by which this 100% false story started, how about TBJ's reporting and blog posts coming clean? Admin, admit your mistake. Mr Li, the "reporter/photographer" who initiated this melee has been back-pedalling fast & furiously.
No one can blame the initial blog posters for their comments, given how the story was presented by TBJ.
As for motor vehicle accident scams, Mr Admin, look no further than your beloved USA. How many Americans claim fake injuries (e.g., neck and back injuries) to maximize insurance payouts? How many organized gangs in the USA run bump-and-collect scams? How common is it for an American to "steal" his own vehicle and then claim insurance, or set it ablaze? I believe it is so bad in the USA, that there are large teams devoted to uncovering insurance fraud. Accident scams are not uniquely Chinese. Not by a long shot.
It is now known that a foreigner on an illegal bike, without a driving license, breaking traffic rules, riding recklessly, mows down an elderly woman in a crosswalk, mercilessly curses her thereafter, and then tries to portray himself as the subject of a scam. Time to eat a bit of crow.
I have an idea. Why don't you go to the actual intersection and look at how the traffic lights, and pedestrian crosswalks, actually work? Somewhat moot, though, if you read the Traffic Code.
These are some very thoughtful insights from Sinopathic: (ecerpted from http://sinopathic.com/foreigner-goes-to-help-fallen-woman-is-extorted-for-1800-rmb-updated/)
This is not a psycho woman. This is a normal woman in an “extraordinary” circumstance of living in a zero-sum society: Whomever this woman is, she was just going about her day. She didn’t wake up wanting to extort anyone, nor is she necessarily predisposed to be prejudiced against foreigners. This isn’t an opportunity for “Win 1800 RMB now!” but instead the only thing she can do: if she doesn’t try to claim all that she can, everything will be taken away from her – such is life in a zero-sum society. It’s bully or be bullied, extort or be extorted from.
Face takes precedent over logic: As the woman struggles to win in a “zero-sum society”, she is completely committed to her own cause – anything less would be a loss of face on her behalf. This means that any circumstance, no matter how small and trivial, has the potential to blow up to “extraordinary” levels because Chinese can’t accept a loss of face; likewise, losing face, no matter how small and trivial, is construed as “terminal” and “all-encompassing”.
There is no “rule of law”: another reason why types of incidents happen is because the law permits it, and Chinese persist in doing these things because they know the law won’t help them. Once the police are called, a tired policeman will arrive and announce, “I can’t help you. The two of you must work this out between yourselves.” For all the many guidelines and rules that exist, none are helpful as the winner of disputes is not usually the one that uses logic, but the one who makes the most egregious display of being the victim.
Heroes don’t have power. Victims have power: We’ve said it before: there are not many heroes in China because heroes have so much to lose – basically, people die in order to become heroes in China. By being part of an oppressive, rigid society, Chinese have learned to “play the system” – and there is no bigger trump card than by acting as the victim. All rules and tact can be overturned when crying out that one has been aggrieved against.
The police have issued a report, noting that there was indeed an accident. The foreigner was riding an illegal motorcycle and did not have a driving license. The police have seized his scooter, and he will be punished in accordance with the law (i.e., mandatory detention for no driving license, and fines in the thousands for an illegal bike, etc). I hope they give him the maximum on all counts.
That rag sinopathic at least provided an update ... perhaps The Beijinger should Man-Up and do the same for this poor woman, instead of trying to find fault with her.
Also, the hospital noted that there were soft tissue injuries. She also has a heart condition.
She needs to get a lawyer and sue the rider, as well as the irresponsible journalists that started this reprehensible sensationalism that undoubtedly greatly impacted her reputation.
Re: Pervert or Troll? Subway Creep Hunts Female Calves on...
Please rephrase.
"This did not happen, but it proves that..."
Makes no sense whatsoever.
Re: Netizens Outraged as Foreign Man is "Schemed" in Chaoyang...
HAHAHA. This^^
+1 internets to you sir.
UPDATE Re: New Home Plate Bar-B-Que in Sanlitun Now Open
To clarify the service details, Home Plate in Sanlitun is currently open only for dinner (6-10pm) with a limited menu of the original location's greatest hits (sandwiches and sides) plus a few new dishes. Look for both the hours and the menu to expand in coming weeks.
Re: Pervert or Troll? Subway Creep Hunts Female Calves on...
Britomart: interesting point. I'm sure the police would be keen to locate the photographer also.
Interesting aside that no one but I would think of: this incident reminds me of something that happened after the Titanic sank. Bruce Ismay, the ship's owner, escaped in Collapsible Lifeboat C. In his testimony, Ismay said that after Titanic sank, the survivors in his boat discovered four "Chinamen or Filipinos" hidden beneath the benches. This is not possible in a boat with 40 people in it that collapses to a height of only several inches when stored, but does establish some type of pattern of bench-hiding among Chinese males.
Re: Pervert or Troll? Subway Creep Hunts Female Calves on...
Might this be some kind of weird social experiment? The guy filming seems to be oddly well-placed to catch the whole thing on camera.
Re: Pervert or Troll? Subway Creep Hunts Female Calves on...
This I don't understand. Ladies, if you feel anything caressing your lower thigh, I suggest a swift kick backwards. I doubt you'll have much trouble afterwards.
Re: Pervert or Troll? Subway Creep Hunts Female Calves on...
Mtnerror,
Your correction is accepted. Thank you.
Re: Pervert or Troll? Subway Creep Hunts Female Calves on...
"no one stopped the molester."
this is news?
Re: Pervert or Troll? Subway Creep Hunts Female Calves on...
Note: It's Beijing Subway and Shanghai Metro, not "Beijing Metro."
Re: Netizens Outraged as Foreign Man is "Schemed" in Chaoyang...
What an absolute cock this guy is. Get rid of him China, he is of no value to your country
Re: Good Morning Beijing: December 6, 2013
Xuprincess,
I'm pleased that you enjoy our new column! I hope you find it helpful.
Re: Tacos and Tamales: New Mexican Restaurant, Xalapa
Today I went to Xalapa. Normally I am too lazy to write any comments for restaurants. But this one suprises me with its price-quality so much so that I feel having the duty to do so.
First, the environment is nothing less than the Mexico restaurants I went in the US, with typical Mexican characteristics. It's cozy, warm and homelike. As inviting as the environmnt is the staff. I felt received like real guests. Their boss even came me my table, started a conversation with me.
I ordered Tacos al pastor (49), The tamale (40) and Horchata (30) because I saw the pics above are very attractive.
Tocas al pastor has marinated meat, coriander, onions and pineapple in it. The meat is tasty and succulent, sweetness of pineapple merged with it and the vegetable perfectly.
The tamale looks like Chinese 粽子 big rice dumplings that has the shape of pyramid. After I remove the leaves, I was taken away by the aroma of it. The red marinated meat in it is tender, juicy and beautiful.
Horchata tasts stronger and thicker than milk.
I went to many Mexican restaurants in Beijing. But no one can beat the taste of its food, much less its price.
The staff told me that Xalapa was opened in November. In a matter of just one month, I have seen many customers in it. I hope its business can sustain and thrive so being a Mexican food lover, I can go there very often.
Re: Street Style at The Place
fashion is when it's looks ugly - or at least that's my ignorant take on this.
Re: Good Morning Beijing: December 6, 2013
I find this new coloumn pretty intereting. You get updates on right things.
The picture too is cute and it makes me feel I have some shopping to do.!
Re: Netizens Outraged as Foreign Man is "Schemed" in Chaoyang...
According to the Legal Evening News, another crackdown on motorcycles has been announced by the police because of this incident.
http://www.motorfans.com.cn/article/show.php?id=1778 (in Chinese)
I haven't seen any official announcement on the TMB (police) website ... yet.
In addition to mentioning "special rectification measures" (i.e., crackdown), the article provides the interesting statistic of 130,000 motorcycle registrations in the first 6 months of this year (2013). That is approximately the same number as new car registrations (20,000 per month). Because there are no new A plates being issued for motorcycles, those must all be B plate registrations (unless they are counting transfers in that 130,000 number, which would therefore include A plates).
Re: Netizens Outraged as Foreign Man is "Schemed" in Chaoyang...
Yes, the woman was the victim of an idiot driver
Go back and read the story we posted. We posted a story about what Chinese netizens were obsessing over.
The comments on this post more than tell the whole story (which my guess is we haven't heard the complete version of)
never said they were. Stopping in the middle of a busy intersection to have a shouting match is uniquely Chinese (or uniquely Beijing, I don't know about other cities)
Agreed on almost all points. Illegal vehicles and drivers should be punished severely, in my opinion.
As to him being the subject of a scam -- I believe that too, because everyone is extorted in such situations, much for the same reasons as Sinopathic noted above.
Re: Netizens Outraged as Foreign Man is "Schemed" in Chaoyang...
Although the scumbag scooterist was obviously pretty dumb, he could have been even dumber. He could have bought fake motorcycle plates and a fake driving license through The Beijinger's classified ads. An additional 15 days in the free "hotel" operated by the police, and also several more thousands in fines.
I read over on Baidu that the girlfriend has told a reporter from the People's Daily that she hopes this event won't hurt her boyfriend's job, or social activities, because he is a really nice guy. Match made in heaven. Dumb and dumber.
It seems that the majority of critical comments in Chinese forums are focusing more on the media for bad reporting.
Re: Netizens Outraged as Foreign Man is "Schemed" in Chaoyang...
@admin: exactly how many videos and official reports do you need to see to understand that the woman was the victim? She has been the victim several times! Or do you simply prefer to perpetuate false hyperbole?
Sure, the inital dog pile was enticing to enhance TBJ click rates. But now that some actual facts are out, including the ridiculous method by which this 100% false story started, how about TBJ's reporting and blog posts coming clean? Admin, admit your mistake. Mr Li, the "reporter/photographer" who initiated this melee has been back-pedalling fast & furiously.
No one can blame the initial blog posters for their comments, given how the story was presented by TBJ.
As for motor vehicle accident scams, Mr Admin, look no further than your beloved USA. How many Americans claim fake injuries (e.g., neck and back injuries) to maximize insurance payouts? How many organized gangs in the USA run bump-and-collect scams? How common is it for an American to "steal" his own vehicle and then claim insurance, or set it ablaze? I believe it is so bad in the USA, that there are large teams devoted to uncovering insurance fraud. Accident scams are not uniquely Chinese. Not by a long shot.
It is now known that a foreigner on an illegal bike, without a driving license, breaking traffic rules, riding recklessly, mows down an elderly woman in a crosswalk, mercilessly curses her thereafter, and then tries to portray himself as the subject of a scam. Time to eat a bit of crow.
I have an idea. Why don't you go to the actual intersection and look at how the traffic lights, and pedestrian crosswalks, actually work? Somewhat moot, though, if you read the Traffic Code.
Re: Netizens Outraged as Foreign Man is "Schemed" in Chaoyang...
These are some very thoughtful insights from Sinopathic: (ecerpted from http://sinopathic.com/foreigner-goes-to-help-fallen-woman-is-extorted-for-1800-rmb-updated/)
This is not a psycho woman. This is a normal woman in an “extraordinary” circumstance of living in a zero-sum society: Whomever this woman is, she was just going about her day. She didn’t wake up wanting to extort anyone, nor is she necessarily predisposed to be prejudiced against foreigners. This isn’t an opportunity for “Win 1800 RMB now!” but instead the only thing she can do: if she doesn’t try to claim all that she can, everything will be taken away from her – such is life in a zero-sum society. It’s bully or be bullied, extort or be extorted from.
Face takes precedent over logic: As the woman struggles to win in a “zero-sum society”, she is completely committed to her own cause – anything less would be a loss of face on her behalf. This means that any circumstance, no matter how small and trivial, has the potential to blow up to “extraordinary” levels because Chinese can’t accept a loss of face; likewise, losing face, no matter how small and trivial, is construed as “terminal” and “all-encompassing”.
There is no “rule of law”: another reason why types of incidents happen is because the law permits it, and Chinese persist in doing these things because they know the law won’t help them. Once the police are called, a tired policeman will arrive and announce, “I can’t help you. The two of you must work this out between yourselves.” For all the many guidelines and rules that exist, none are helpful as the winner of disputes is not usually the one that uses logic, but the one who makes the most egregious display of being the victim.
Heroes don’t have power. Victims have power: We’ve said it before: there are not many heroes in China because heroes have so much to lose – basically, people die in order to become heroes in China. By being part of an oppressive, rigid society, Chinese have learned to “play the system” – and there is no bigger trump card than by acting as the victim. All rules and tact can be overturned when crying out that one has been aggrieved against.
Re: Netizens Outraged as Foreign Man is "Schemed" in Chaoyang...
The police have issued a report, noting that there was indeed an accident. The foreigner was riding an illegal motorcycle and did not have a driving license. The police have seized his scooter, and he will be punished in accordance with the law (i.e., mandatory detention for no driving license, and fines in the thousands for an illegal bike, etc). I hope they give him the maximum on all counts.
That rag sinopathic at least provided an update ... perhaps The Beijinger should Man-Up and do the same for this poor woman, instead of trying to find fault with her.
Also, the hospital noted that there were soft tissue injuries. She also has a heart condition.
She needs to get a lawyer and sue the rider, as well as the irresponsible journalists that started this reprehensible sensationalism that undoubtedly greatly impacted her reputation.
Here is the Global Times article:
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/829641.shtml#.Up79UCen6F9