I was married in 2008 to a Shandong woman. We applied at an office in Jining. At that time, all we needed was my passport, a translated document from the embassy of my country proving I was single, and a photo of the two of us for our marriage certificates. I can't remember what I paid for the certificate showing marital status, but the cost of the Chinese paperwork was something like 10rmb (plus cost of translation and photos). It was pretty straightforward. I'm surprised to learn that it can take up to a year for the office to approve the marriage. I am quite certain mine took no more than a day.
This is interesting. I didn't realise that the housing reform was in effect outside of Shanghai, Beijing and Chongqing. Do these new regulations also apply to smaller cities like Dali and Lijiang?
This is great to know. One of my concerns with living in Yunnan was not having access to a good dentist. I currently have my dental work done overseas, and this should save me some time and money in the future.
It sounds like nothing has changed in 5 years. I was living in China from 2006 to 2008 and this annoyed me to no end. There is a way to get around it however (though I don't know how legal it is). At least in 2008, it was possible to subscribe to a VPN (virtual private network) in some northern European country for something like $50-$100 a year.
Isn'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?
Xiefei, 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.
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.
As 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.
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.