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I called the HSBC Kunming branch. It is not a retail bank. They have no idea when HSBC will have ATMs in Kunming. I don't think it is practical to open an individual account. Minimum balance is 500,000 yuan.

When HSBC first opened in Beijing the minimum balance was 8,000. Later it was increased to, I think, 400,000. After that, I only used the ATMs. Good bank, lousy China rules.

I like China Merchants Bank.

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Forums > Study > All schools to charge 8000 per semester?

everyong.

The only school I have any affiliations with is Dong Fang. I was told on August 11, by the Principal of the north school about the pending 100% increase in tuition. I have called and talked to other schools but only as a consumer trying to find value for my time and money. I am not interested in being a plotter or conspirator to slander Dong Fang or any other school. I did this prior to enrolling a Dong Fang. I selected Dong Fang as it was close to where I live.

As far as the teaching, teachers and every other aspect of Dong Fang is concerned I am satisfied. My sole issue with Dong Fang is the foolish attempt to double the price and to blame the government.

I am not helping, assisting, supporting or advocating any other school. However, I am extremely disappointed in the now not clear and vague, maybe's, think so's, and non responses to direct question. Every answer seems to be conditional.

You on the other hand can't quite seem to understand what has been written here. I am not the only Dong Fang student who was told the tuition will increase to 8000.

To those that might be interested in Dong Fang, please know my bitch is not with the quality of teaching or the teachers at Dong Fang.

everong is now failing away with words like slander and cheating. I am relating what was told to me by an official of Dong Fang. I will say that there has been nothing in writing. I will also state the increase in tuition was "forced" but also conditional (I can't figure that one out). Today, I did not speak to an official and the responses to my questions were inline with people that had no authority, or power, being loyal to Dong Fang but also unwilling to be specific.

Doubling your price is stupid and unrealistic. Not expecting an adverse response is making assumptions about your customers which are very unflattering.

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Forums > Study > All schools to charge 8000 per semester?

Also no longer sure about the 1 yuan per hour increase for teachers. Maybe it is a canard, maybe a joke, maybe the guy that told me about it has no clue. One thing for sure is, no matter how skilled and professional the teachers at Dong Fang are, the leaders/owners are not.

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This is interesting stuff. Thanks.

I have a free Kindle book, "Across China on foot" by Edwin Dingle, 1911. He spends a lot of time walking around Yunnan. He writes of being in the Yunnan Province capital of "Yun-Nan Fu" (云南府 ??). Not once does he use "Kunming".
Prior to the Mongols capturing what they named Kunming, it was known as Tuodong.

Note: You can download Kindle for PC or Mac, it is free. There are thousands of free books and several on China. It is fascinating to read 100 year old comments on China, Chinese, and China culture which are unchanged from feudal times until today.

On Google Maps you can find it here: 西华湿地公园, 昆明

On the map t looks about 8Km south of XiShan's Dragon's Gate, or 10Km south of Hu Bin Lu, 湖滨路,(connecting XiShan to the Dianchi area/Minorities Village Museum.)

Also on the map found a #33 bus stop about a kilometer south of road leading to the park. But I have no idea how to get on the #33 bus going south.

I agree, inflation is a lot high than 6.something. Not just meat has gone up.

I have noticed a lot of "inflation by deflation." By this I mean the price stays the same or slightly increases but the package content shrinks. At times, the package states the same weight but the formerly tight packaging is now loose.

Getting less for your money is inflation.

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Good for quality, but pricey, hand tools.

Be aware they will push whatever they are selling. Some of the staff have no idea about the technical side of appliances.

I went there to buy a stove. I repeatedly told them I would be using bottled gas. They sold me a stove. When I went to my local gas guy, I learned there are at least three kinds of gas sold. Luckily, B&Q did not deliver as promised. I went back to the store and discovered they had sold me a stove they needed to be hooked up to the gas main. I got my money back.

The sales lady was almost in tears, 没有问题!I don't know if it a safety or design issue, but I would think B&Q would know and care.

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Last week had an 8:45am flight.

Subway starts at 9am. I have no idea where to catch an airport express bus. Eight taxis refused to go to the airport. After almost an hour standing on Beijing Lu took a black taxi, this dude drives slower than my mother, 120 yuan.

Flight back was delayed so I learned the subway stops running at 6:10pm.

Getting a taxi back was easy, more taxis than customers. Taxi was 87 yuan including 1o yuan toll, airport to Beichen area. Yes, he took a longer route than necessary.

Kunming imagines being a gateway for international travelers. New airport but hard to get to and from it.

World Class Airport, NOT!

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Tonight "Peacock", a performance by Yang Liping (杨丽萍), to begin her world tour, 8pm, 100-1680 yuan at Yunna Haigeng Auditorium.

Saw this lady perform at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, in California, in 1995. Quite a good and interesting show.

I'm going to try to make it.

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Not so good. Kimchi had a very sour taste. Other food was nothing to brag about. I don't think I would go back.