With the exception of people who have really significant problems with bad air, perhaps the knowledge that air quality in Kunming is not so good, compared with some (but by no means all) other places, is enough. This thread has made me aware of the fact - fine - and I've noticed it has gotten worse over the years, but it has never had any effect on my plans for the day - for how many posters is this otherwise?
I do glance at the weather reports sometimes (rain, shine, temperature) and perhaps make plans accordingly.
Comment from a longtime resident, from elsewhere, the other day: "Living in Kunming makes people pussies about the weather" - I agree, have noticed it in myself.
China's foreign minister shelves trade concerns, turns to Myanmar's Rohingya crisis
Posted byI second cloudtrapezer.
Obituary: Yunnan says goodbye to pioneering musician Ai Yong
Posted byCannot say I knew Ai Yong, although I met him a few times. However, I'm familiar with Shanren, and just last Saturday became aware of Kawa - friend of mine and I, hearing the recording, were trying to figure out just where it was coming from; we asked and were told it was Kawa, and then I got the obvious, excellent Wa influence.
There are beginning to be quite a few good musicians here in Kunming, and they deserve respect. Sorry to hear that Ai Yong will not be among those who will continue to produce and invent the music.
Thank you Kunming! Have a Heart charity event raises 64,000 yuan
Posted byWas indeed a worthwhile and fun event.
China's foreign minister shelves trade concerns, turns to Myanmar's Rohingya crisis
Posted by@michael: Don't know why you think that's the bet solution for the Rohingya, since it's not the one they want - just who might be legitimately authorized to implement such a policy? Anyway, it would not take care of the problem of the Burmese military.
China's foreign minister shelves trade concerns, turns to Myanmar's Rohingya crisis
Posted bySo he suggested truce and then figure out what to do next. OK, as far as it goes.
Seems to me the problem is the Myanmar military, who've had over 60 years of experiences of privilege, corruption, uselessness and/or brutality and who have yet to be reduced to the level of ordinary people. Should have had the hell reduced out of them many years ago.