Once such an emotional issue starts, it becomes a game of one upmanship whereby one group want to prove they are more nationalist than the last group, hence the upward spiral of violence.
Once such an emotional issue starts, it becomes a game of one upmanship whereby one group want to prove they are more nationalist than the last group, hence the upward spiral of violence.
The problem here is its turning into an emotional issue very quickly. Its changed rather fast from "save our islands" to "anti Japan" to "boycott Japanese products" to "destroy Japanese products" to "anti America because they stand behind Japan (due to their self defence agreement signed post WWII)" to "attack foreign shops" to "looting" as can be seen in the pics...
This is exactly what happens anywhere if the government encourages through tacit agreement people getting angry. They get confirmation they should be angry, which makes them rise up on nationalist sentiment. Then at that point it quickly degrades into anything goes...
Excellent rant! Is there a B&Q listing on GoKM? I did a search which came back blank (possibly the search is down?). Would be a better place for your rant probably!
Wow, good post!
So surprised the Chinese police/government aren't cracking down on those protests. Shouldn't matter the reason, look at the damage being done! All it needs is one of those fires to get out of control and it will be a national disaster...
Rioting in malls, destroying a Rolex shop... these aren't acts aimed at Japanese it seems, wonder why the police don't stop those sorts of actions?
I don't think commenting on such things is a bad idea Geezer.
For instance there have been many territorial disputes in the past. The way many have been sorted out peacefully (relatively) is through the International Court of Justice. Each side presents their arguments as to why they should have the disputed territory. The court looks at the information and decides, which creates international and legal recognition. As both are full UN members, each is aware of this process and are basically signatories to the UN process. Hell both countries even have active judges in the court.
Instead China and Japan go to the brink of war (sabre rattling) until something else distracts them and/or they agree to a mutual backdown until the next flare up. One day, this will lead to war when one side accidentally pulls a trigger when they weren't supposed to.
Which is the safer option? Why can't we have an opinion on this?
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So fast, so convenient. One star off for opening before the train station stop is connected!
Wow, just wow. Possibly the best Chinese food I have had in Kunming. And in one of the nicest, traditional courtyard style restaurant I have been in. A woman dressed in traditional qi pao playing a gu zheng just adds to it.
We had okra, mushroom soup, dried beef and chou dofu. All top notch with the bill coming in at just over 250 kuai. But we could have fed 3 people for that so not too bad at about 80-90 kuai each. Not the cheapest but for the quality, it's damn good.
If you have people visiting and want to take them to a traditional Chinese style restaurant with Yunnan style food, or want a romantic night out with a gal, you can't go wrong here. Close to Green Lake (down a little alley) for a romantic walk... Just perfect.
Pretty good place for getting all your documents translated and/or notarised. Note that there are a number of notaries in the building which you can find by going up the stairs (the elevators are impossible). But you have to find the stairs to do so... go in the door, head over to the right, go up the big wide stairs which head up a floor, turn right then right again into the elevator area and right again into the stairwells. Whew!
One point off for the elevators never being available and having to hike 7-9 flights of stairs (not good if you have to go 3-4 times a day like I often did!)
This does not stop at the Jinanya hotel at Da Shang Hui as the flyers state (and is on the images tab here). They need to have another stop in the same area or else they are missing out on covering a big chunk of the city.
You can take another bus, the 919C, I believe, if you are nearby Da Shang Hui, which leaves from the bus station on HeHong Lu, nearby the Qianxing road intersection. This bus goes every hour and is white, found at the western end of the station. It is operated by a different company and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes to get to the airport due to a large number of stops especially near the airport.
Great bus though if you can catch it!
Friendly people, even got to the talk to the vice consulate, who told me she had done a stint in Malaysia's Siberian Consulate!
English is spoken by some of the Chinese girls working at the desk who are pleasant to deal with. I assume they do Visa's as well but I wasn't here for a visa, this time!
China-Laos railway now connecting cities of Kunming and Vientiane
发布者This is awesome, will be great to be able to go to Luang Prabang and Vientiane via rail! Even if the route to Bangkok isn't finished, it's a small distance between Vientiane and Nong Khai in Thailand, so onward travel isn't too much of a problem.
Kunming Metro Line 4 and Line 6 (phase 2) officially in operation
发布者Isn't map making illegal in China? Be careful Yereth!
Beleaguered Kunming metals tycoon missing
发布者Let me take a guess:
Corrupt man assumes control of vast fortune. Man converts a great deal of the fortune to easily transportable assets (diamonds etc) and/or transfers money to foreign accounts in countries with zero corruption laws and/or launders said money through dodgy means. Man leaves country. Man pays foreign official to create identity with a tiny portion of said assets. Man can go anywhere without ramifications.
Only occurred about 1000 times before in China...
Exploring eastern Yunnan's Shizong County on foot
发布者Finally another westerner has been to Shizong! My wife is from there, been to all these places (except the ridge!), not highly exciting, but interesting enough :-)
Good work!
Getting Away: Vietnam's Ha Long Bay
发布者If you:
1. Are an experienced kayaker/boaty
2. Are adventurous and in good shape (actively exercise, have stamina)
3. Would like a more free exploring experience
4. Have a decent phone with GPS that you can put markers on, know how to use and can waterproof
Then I recommend the following:
Catch the ferry to Cat Ba.
Stay on Cat Ba island in pretty much luxury
Go to the back of Cat Ba island early morning with a packed lunch and other energy goodies.
Rent a sea kayak (they have pretty decent ones for rent and rent for a whole day).
Go forth and explore.
You can see so much, up close and personal and can decide where you want to go and when. I spent 2 days doing this, going through caves to hidden grottoes, landing on amazing beaches, looking around the local water peoples villages... was gobsmackingly amazing and didn't have any tourist shite. Seriously recommend.