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Forums > Living in Kunming > the end of english teachers with student visas

It may be possible, but what I'm seeing is total arbitrariness. They're not telling all the schools that they'd give out more approvals for more qualified teachers. They're just sitting on applications and rejecting them without explanation.

So if that's what they want, they're definitely going about it the wrong way.

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Forums > Living in Kunming > the end of english teachers with student visas

One of the main problems here is actually the labor bureau. They're very tightfisted when it comes to handing out work permits, and the PSB can't give a work visa without one. Folks in the PSB have actually complained about this with me. This is probably why they give a heads-up to certain schools before each crackdown.

Even the universities have a hard time getting labor permits from these guys. They have no coherent policy about determining which companies and positions are eligible for foreign workers.

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Forums > Living in Kunming > Racism in Kundu

tiger1986, it's not that foreigners behave any worse than locals, it's that when they do it, it really stands out. If you're local, you either get your ass seriously beaten, or you're way too important to be messed with.

When a foreigner does something disrespectful or stupid, people just say, "oh, these foreigners". No one seems to notice the ones who just buy some drinks and have a good time.

Besides, if they banned the locals too, then who is left?

Next time you're in Kundu, take a good look around. Drugs, prostitutes, fake whiskey, money laundering... The people who behave themselves are the exception, not the rule.

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Forums > Living in Kunming > market hongshandonglu

I just read the article. Apparently the landlord company, claiming that it's a condemned building, announced that it will shut down the market and demolish it beginning on January first. A lot of the vendors and residents are pissed off, even passing around petitions. There are tons of rumors floating around, with the vendors accusing the landlord of leasing it out to a developer with nearby projects to use as a storehouse for construction materials.

The landlord has refused to comment, but apparently told a representative of the vendors that he will be building a new market nearby in about six months. I really hope they make good on that.

The place should remain open for the next week or so.

There's another, smaller market tucked into an alley about halfway up the hill, but it's nothing compared to this one, and I don't know how to give you directions to it. If you need anything special, I'd suggest the market at Xinwen Lu. It's a bit of a hike, but it's even bigger than the Hongshan one.

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I was wondering about the alkaline batteries too. They recently removed all the trash cans with battery receptacles in my neighborhood. Based on the statement Dan quoted, sounds like they simply gave up. They were probably just dumping them in the landfill anyway.

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"A more serious picker who spends most of the day searching for scrap could make more than ten yuan per day"

This is why, when I'm doing spring cleaning or otherwise getting rid of a lot of scrap, I just give it to them for free. My neighbors think I'm crazy.

AlexKMG: It's probably included in your wuguan fee. A lot of neighborhoods don't bother giving residents an itemized list, but if you ever see one, you'll see it's divvied up into things like grounds maintenance, elevator inspection fee, security, waste removal and whatnot.

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@Anonymous Coward:

Of course it makes perfect sense that the city is mobilizing the entire paichusuo network and encouraging a few million people to register their bikes just so they can keep tabs on your visa situation. It's not like they don't already have that information sitting in a file at your neighborhood paichusuo where you have to register...

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According to the linked article, you don't need an official Fapiao to register. The Fapiao is only used to establish that the bike is new and eligible for the higher theft payout.

This is an improvement from the original registration drive, where the bike couldn't be registered without a whole bunch of paperwork, most of which the dealers weren't providing.

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As for Alien's comment, I was told that this raid was directed by the city government, while previous enforcement was done on the district level.

This next part is speculation, but I bet someone is in hot water right now for taking money to look the other way. All the vendors on Wenhuaxiang used to pay each night for their slots, and I'm pretty sure a large cut of that went upstairs somewhere, probably to the district chengguan.

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Right next to my office, so I eat here pretty often. The place has a nice garden design with lots of outdoor seating for nice days.

A nice menu of Western food with solid brunch choices, fresh fruit juice mixes, and good salads. The burger is also very good.

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Excellent Thai food served in a beautiful art deco setting. The bar is also top notch, with great cocktails, whiskys and cigars.

When the weather is good, try to get a table on the rooftop garden, which offers views of the Bird and Flower market.

May be a little pricier than some of the other Thai restaurants in town.

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An exciting new gallery space built from an old factory warehouse in the Paoluda Creative Industry Park. Looking forward to seeing what they'll do with it.

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A great little place in the middle of a beautiful valley chock full of great climbing spots.

The beds and rooms are very comfortable, though the bathrooms are shared, and of the "eco" variety (a plus as far as I'm concerned).

The owners are very helpful about everything from info on climbing spots to trip planning and getting around the area.

Also, the place is dirt cheap. I wholeheartedly recommend it.