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It might also be part of the the new 'anti-corruption' strategy, hinted at by Mr Xi. Let the netizens flush them out, that way the party is not the poacher and the gamekeeper. If so it is risky, but it is going to come out anyway.
How an industry insider would define, well covered, is an interesting question. You would really need to come and have look yourself. Metro is well stocked, but is technically a wholesalers (trade only) although many customers are not.
We do have Carrefour (French superstores) here in large numbers across China. They have as wide a selection of French wines as the locals wish to buy. They have Fr wine promotions at least annually in most stores.
If you are going to set up your own company, for the type of venture that services commercial/retail outlets, I would suggest you need at least half million Euros start up capital.
If you are just thinking of opening a shop, then you need much less. The private wine shops here in China saw a boom about 2 years ago. And they were selling overpriced wine. Maybe 50-200 Euro per bottle. If you are European you would have a USP.
Opening a business here is fraught with problems. Not least of which is getting the necessary licenses and permits. Some government officials will want 'rent', backhanders are endemic. You will also need a guide to help you through he process, but finding someone who won't try to fleece you is also a problem.
If you need a Chinese business partner (some licenses require it) then forget it. People here start a business for what they can take out of it, not what they can put in and invest for the future. It is how business is done here. You need to find a business model where the partner has no access to ANY assets, unless he/she owns them. Perhaps your side could be the 'Face' of the business, and the supply end (where you make your money).
Even if you have a successful business in your own right, it may not be sustainable. In Kunming several small business have had huge rent hikes, 100% annually. This has driven them out. In other cities this has been done and then the local owner carries on a new business in the same vein. You had a cafe-bar, they now have a cafe bar, using the goodwill you set up. They usually keep the decor that you paid for. The only way to protect against this to own your own property (now at least 30k Euro/sqm), and foreigners cannot own commercial property in China, as far as I am aware.
Now, if everybody was insured, and the insurance companies needed a crime number, then plod would have to do something. Even if it was only collecting crime statistics.
I have seen the tiny fire pumps/engines in Lijiang, I have no idea how many there are, probably only two (just in case). There is a dedicated firehouse at one of the gates to the old city. The mini engines are like the mini road sweepers on Haigeng Daba. About 1.5 m wide. The are basically just a pump on wheels, they carry no water, and I assume pump from the streams that follow the streets.
I imagine if there are many people there, navigating the streets would be difficult. And a wheeled vehicle could not take the routes that have steps.
A reasonable choice of lumber that has improved over time. Fancy hardwoods like walnut, and mahogany are in abundance. There are some plywood and rubber-wood boards available. There are also some kiln dried imported softwoods and merbao available. Some of the lumber is very green, so look for the kiln dried if you need stable timbers.
Echo everything said by others.
Breakfast great and the serve from 8am. Most other places say 9am and they still are not ready.
Sandwiches are cheap 22-32, and really packed full of filling. We got some sandwiches for a day out, the only mistake I made was ordering two, as this was too much. These are seriously good sangars, and they are wrapped in alu foil.
In fairness to Metro, they are a wholesalers, and not really a supermarket. Hence the need for a card, which can be got around.
They have improved in the year I have been away. They now carry a more consistent range of imported foodstuffs and they also seem to have sorted out the mported milk supply.
They have a wider range of electrical appliances now, there is a coice of more than one toast. There is also a better range of seasonal non foods, like clothes, shoes, garden furniture and camping gear.
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Chinese bishop, excommunicated by Vatican, ordains new priests
发布者Hey, stop bashing religion.
Just bash the Bishop.
Mystery man posing as Beijing official in Yunnan
发布者This has been done in the past. But usually the perp does this for monetary gain. Unless he was building up to do this, but was rumbled first.
Lijiang blaze destroys old town businesses
发布者I have seen the tiny fire pumps/engines in Lijiang, I have no idea how many there are, probably only two (just in case). There is a dedicated firehouse at one of the gates to the old city. The mini engines are like the mini road sweepers on Haigeng Daba. About 1.5 m wide. The are basically just a pump on wheels, they carry no water, and I assume pump from the streams that follow the streets.
I imagine if there are many people there, navigating the streets would be difficult. And a wheeled vehicle could not take the routes that have steps.
As Alex said, it could have been much worse.
Big brother hampers number one
发布者But not all males and females will.
Official suspended after epic Kunming airport tantrum
发布者Intersting that they say "... MAY face criminal charges".