I was going to post a similar topic last week, but didn't because usually such questions don't get very good answers. This is largely because the information is generally not available to the public. The last I heard was that the rail link would be open by the end of 2019. Do you have a source for the 28th?
The Chinese don't even need to lift a finger. Americans are their own worst enemy.
Believe it or not (as far as I can tell), the quality of some of the Mars products in China is actually superior to the crap they sell in the US market. American milk "chocolate" consists largely of high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated vegetable oil. It tastes disgusting and is so sweet it makes your teeth hurt. It boggles the mind why a company like Mars sells inferior goods in its home market.
I recommend going to Walmart and picking up a 200g bar of Whittaker's (New Zealand) chocolate. It's a pretty good deal for 29RMB. Ritter is a good one too, but normally a bit pricey.
Dali isn't "fun", peaceful or relaxing anymore. Maybe if you're into smog, litter, traffic congestion and dirty lakes Dali would be your cup of tea...however Kunming already offers all of those things.
Canada sheltering foreign criminals and exploiting newly arrived immigrants with promises of riches to keep the pension system solvent? Say it ain't so.
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Editorial: Hydro expansion will fail without energy market reform
Posted byIsn't the government trying to shift away from dirty coal powered plants, to embrace "cleaner" energy like hydro, nuclear and natural gas? Considering over 70% of their electricity comes from coal, I really don't understand how you can have too much hydro. Is the energy source too far away from the demand?
Kunming police begin drive to register e-bikes citywide
Posted byXiefei, of course the system is designed to be able better monitor everyone's movements, not just foreigners. Everyone knows you can easily be tracked with your phone. Now there is yet another tool to keep better tabs on you. I won't be putting one on my bike, thanks.
I was just taking a cheap shot at those abusing student and travel visas.
Kunming police begin drive to register e-bikes citywide
Posted bySounds like a great way for the gubmint to keep tabs on people...especially pesky foreigners overstaying or working on school visas.
New high-speed rail line to link Kunming with Dali
Posted byI just found this article today:
www.comedali.com/tnew/show/id/2746
Now the opening date has been pushed back to late 2017 or early 2018.
I like how in the original gokunming article it stated "No cost estimates for the project were provided." That certainly turned out to be a major issue with regards to meeting the 2-3 year completion target. I guess I can't say I'm surprised considering Yunnan is known for poor work ethic and corrupt civil servants.
Fishing 'season' ends on slowly reviving Dianchi Lake
Posted byAs far as I can tell, Erhai is getting worse...at least the shoreline, mostly due to tourists throwing garbage into the lake, and lakefront hotels dumping in untreated sewage. I'm super depressed about the environmental situation in Dali, especially the air quality.