I am sorry for what the poor girl had to go through and hope that she will be fine.
Good she is Asian, coz when I was attacked nobody ever helped me.
All the "five" times that has happened actually people just joined in, because they thought I must have started a new opium war, killed a Chinese or despite my white face thought I was a Japanese soldier deployed in Nanjing, to deserve a beating like that.
So beating up a foreigner, doesn't need a reason thanks to powerful propaganda.
Actually my girlfriend at that time and witness of at least two of those attacks, told me later that they have a Blog in Beijing where you can meet up to mash up Laowai's.
I have no problem with justified violence helping in an emergency or selfdefence but here, I am sorry to say, it ALWAYS and severely goes beyond justification.
I have extensive martial art and military training, and I never was a coward but HERE the only defensive move for me is to run to keep this "beautiful" culture more harmonious and myself alive.
Hope the rapist will survive to see a proper judge, rot in prison and the girl will get over the shock. And mostly for the people here to grow up and learn to fix problems using solutions other than violence even when catching a criminal, disregarding nationality as said by other bloggers a laowai attempting to rape a girl is as bad as a Chinese or any other, trying to do so.
Wrongful murder conviction spawns US$1.45 million lawsuit
Posted byDoes anyone know who poisened the baby?
As much as the article said, it still isn't clear who is the murderer.
Why exactly was she pardoned? Any new suspects or evidence?
Chinese village turns to mass divorce in face of impending demolition
Posted byAlso away from the ethic issue (if you think, that there is an issue). It has serious implications, if they get just one flat, ownership, inheritance, banking, general ownership of land, ....there is plenty of stuff, that needs to be thought and taken care off.
If they get lucky and get 2 flats, lucky them. But if not, well... I guess they could just marry again. Still not bad, throwing a big wedding party at an old timers age. lol
Chinese village turns to mass divorce in face of impending demolition
Posted by@king
Oh and yeah my grandparents were never faced with that life shattering dilemma, they were just busy with surviving. So, they were luckier than those old folks in the article. Some people are lucky that they can trade a marriage....lol
Chinese village turns to mass divorce in face of impending demolition
Posted by@king
You are totally right. 45 years, some of them went. They have seen the darkest parts of Chinese history and survived famines and cultural revolution, without a problem. But the moment they can cash in, there marriage their certificates......- boooooom !!!! They are running to the divorce lawyer.
As I said, as divorced seniors, my parents could make some extra bucks. But they are probably stupid and not loving each other enough, to file for divorce.
I know I am questioning something Chinese, so I understand your frustration and potential hatred. ;)
Chinese village turns to mass divorce in face of impending demolition
Posted by@king
It's greed, you can turn it as much as you want. It's still greed.
So, how are they committed to each other? Their vows? Love? Commitment?
Would you mind to elaborate?
But you know what? I don't even disagree but would you just cancel your marriage for the slim CHANCE of getting a free flat?
What message does it send? How does it feel?
But for me my marriage (and the red book as proof) certificate that comes with it. Means more than a joker card.
But again I am questioning something Chinese so I understand the hatred.
Do you know a lot about traditional Chinese marriage? What it is built on, the cornerstones of a Chinese marriage?
If they wanted to go after more money or better flats, they could go for it as a couple. Better deals have been negotiated plenty of times, without throwing away your marriage.
But greed is greed, so why take the hard road.