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Will or should RMB be appreciated or depreciated? Views: 130 Comments: 33
Emily China Female	In the context of the world economic downturn,some people(even experts) are in favour of government appreciating the yuan while some are against it. Personally I don´t think there will be much fluctuation of the value of RMB against US dollars in the short term.But just how important is it to maintain the stability of the currency (neither appreciate nor depreciate it) amid the financial crisis?The current exchange rate is 1 dollar to 6.83 RMB. Devaluating the currency can help drive the alreadyshrinking export market,but since China ... More
19 Feb 09 From Blogs

Day to day tips to prevent culture shock Views: 268 Comments: 35
rog Netherlands Male	Tosmoothen the transit into the Chongqing culture for newcomers in order to minimize culture shock, I will give a number of cultural tips below. The yellow lines in the light rail stations are there merely for decorative reasons, so do not stay waiting behind them. Usually there are already people occupying this space, so squeeze yourself in front of them to set the good example. Never let other passengers exit first, you might loose a good seat. People who were unable to get out appreciate the extra ride and at the final "destination ... More
09 Feb 09 From Forum

What's in a Name? Views: 168 Comments: 4
Jabaru Australia Female	Ever wondered about the significance of a name?Many historic cultures place a lot of importance on people’s names as this especially true in China.Long before I came to work here I was aware of this but I have also discovered the significance of many place names that have meant little until I began to learn the language.Then and only then, does China open up and divulge her mysteries as her history unfolds in her place names.Many of these ancient places have experienced name changes over the centuries as their fortunes waxed and wane ... More
31 Dec 08 From Blogs

I really fear the Path Dependence rule Views: 194 Comments: 20
Emily China Female	The famous theory of Path Dependence applies to many different areas of life as well as working fields. Once you embark on the track of doing something,the more distance you have gone,the more unlikely and difficult it is that you´ll ever be able to turn back or change your path.Because you have already developed dependence on it..This is just like inertial whichIonce learned from Physics in school.This dreadful inertial keeps you going ahead along this path,not allowing you to be able to make a new choice at a small cost. The choice ... More
29 Dec 08 From Blogs

TOP 6 List for CQExpat 2008 Views: 503 Comments: 4
webmaster Australia Male	2008 is a special year full of ups and downs for China. We had the greatest event of mankind - the Olympics in August, and we also had the big disaster - the Sichuan earthquake in May. As we all know 8 is the luckiest number for Chinese, but people are not all lucky this year. There should be TOP 10 events for China, for Asia, and for the whole world in 2008 as the new year is drawing near.Here are the TOP 6 things that happened on our CQExpat website in 2008:1. Online auction for Sichuan earthquakemusicman4069 put his Australian souv ... More
26 Dec 08 From Forum

How good is the English language? Views: 145 Comments: 11
musicman4069 Australia Male	There has been a lot of discussion about the Chinese language. But I would like to draw your attention to the English language because I believe it has a lot issues too.The English language, like Chinese, has dialects which are probably best called “slang”. There are also different spellings and pronunciation of many English words. Unlike Chinese, which is sourced to one country, English is a universal language spoken by people of many accents. While the Chinese use tones to remove the confusion with words that sound the s ... More
24 Sep 08 From Blogs

You are beautiful Views: 143 Comments: 12
musicman4069 Australia Male	What does beautiful mean to you? For me, most things are beautiful, even a pile of trash can be beautiful. For a lot of people beautiful is just something that looks good to the eye, but for me, anything that has character or tells a story is beautiful.In recent times my wife has been buying a number or ornaments. A few days ago she purchased this round gold colored bowl and put in the display cabinet in my computer room. She asked me if I liked it and I said no, it is ugly. Has no character so I see it a boring object not worth looki ... More
03 Sep 08 From Blogs

Tong Jing Hot Spring World Views: 274 Comments: 18
iizoat Singapore Female	We have found a great weekend getaway spot for everyone~! The Tong Jing Hot Spring World is about one hour drive from CQ city. A minimum of 2D1N is recommended for full enjoyment. Sat afternoon:Enjoyed some nice greenery along the way. It already cheered us up not seeing all the buildings and crowds. When we arrived, the GM of the resort, Kenny, showed us around the various hot spring pools in the resort, from Japanese barrel bath to fish therapy, and other amazing stuff like geothermal or sub-zero cooling rooms etc. We were also invi ... More
26 Aug 08 From Forum

My Si Mian Shan experience Views: 102 Comments: 11
musicman4069 Australia Male	Si Mian Shan (unedited diary of my trip)An interesting affair from start to finish. Originally, we had planned to go for a few days from Monday, but all being normal in this household, Monday came and nothing happened. But on Tuesday I got the signal, go, go, go, (I am thinking, go where?) ah yes! to Si Mian Shan. At 3.10pm the driver arrives and off we go. After traveling for some time we arrive at Jiangjin and the driver needs oil. So we stop at a Taxi filling station, and after a discussion with the people, we hop out of the vehicl ... More
22 Aug 08 From Blogs

Sally's World of Words Views: 332 Comments: 31
lentil China Female	Aha, I'm new here. I was born in Dalian, graduated in Shenyang, married in Nanning, and working in Owen, Chongqing.Actually, now I am still shy while seeing foreigners, although I have learned English for 16 years.I have been a translator for two years, but at that time I faced technical documents every day. Now it comes into my real life. BeforeEnglish was an art, but now it is alanguage.Here I'd like to write something daily, and hope everyone can share my happiness. ... More
03 Aug 08 From Forum

Information about Expat Health Insurance Views: 96 Comments: 4
musicman4069 Australia Male	Health Insurance for ForeignersIf you come from a country that operates a government run Medicare system, you need to be aware that after a period of time away from your country, you may not be covered by that scheme if you return for a holiday visit. Australia, as an example, considers a person to be a non-resident if they leave their country and reside elsewhere for a period greater than 6 months. A non-resident does not pay the Medicare levy and is not covered by that scheme, and you may be interested to know, non residents pay a h ... More
02 Jul 08 From Blogs

Auction - Proceeds to China Red Cross - Winner Macci/Red Cross Views: 317 Comments: 30
musicman4069 Australia Male	I have a genuine Australian (throwing) Boomerang bearing the name of Aboriginal Roy Barker "Mook Mook".This Boomerang is made from Australian Mulga Wood a native Australian hardwood.I paid the equivalent of 400 Yuan for it in Australia January 2007.It has been sitting in my display cabinet but there is a better purpose for it.If anyone is interested in it, please be the highest bidder greater than 400Y by midnight (China time) Thursday May 22. If there is a tie for the highest bid, it goes to the person who lodged their bid first.I wi ... More
16 May 08 From Forum

Buying an apartment in a new housing complex Views: 230 Comments: 10
musicman4069 Australia Male	Introduction The article, I posted on this site about housing in Chongqing, generated some interest in the subject and attracted a number of views. So, I decided to provide more information based on my housing experience.Some of the information is common knowledge, but I have included it, because I wanted to paint the full picture. Besides, I have no idea of what you, the reader, has experienced in relation to housing. I hope the article is useful to at least one reader.Are you eligible to sign a housing contract in Chongqing?The firs ... More
06 Feb 08 From Blogs

CAFE (Chinese and Foreigner Exchange) Club Views: 20559 Comments: 1961
musicman4069 Australia Male	Now Sunday C.A.F.E. Please see this thread:http://www.cqexpat.com/i_forum/show.asp?id=29028****************************************************************Please note that anyone is welcome to attend CAFE sunday´s. There is no membership, it is just a case of turning up for the event. The restaurants we use do not expect everyone to order food, it is your choice.SundaySeptember 19thMeet at the Liberation Monument near Starbucks entrance JFB at 12.30pm. We will then go to Uncle Restaurant Jiaochangkou for lunch then at 2.15pm go to the ... More
22 Jan 08 From Forum

"Chongqing On the Move" Pictorial with comment Views: 94 Comments: 6
musicman4069 Australia Male	I have noticed the various forms of movement in Chongqing during the past year, but until recently, never paid any attention to the big picture. It was only when I was browsing my large collection of photographs that I gained the thought to create a pictorial of Chongqing "On the Move".The Long TruckThis truck caught my eye when I exited onto Ling Du Tanzikou after a stroll through a park. Fortunately, I had my camera with me, and the vehicle parked next to it, presented a good contrast, to give you an idea of the length of the truck. ... More
21 Jan 08 From Blogs

Get the most from Chongqing with the right mental attitude Views: 149 Comments: 8
musicman4069 Australia Male	I believe that the success or failure of your stay in this city is largely in your own hands. Sure, you could have misfortune of some description, but generally you control things yourself.I have, in the past, been guilty of going to some place with the wrong attitude about things, and having a poor holiday. So, some little arrangement goes wrong, is it really a big deal, is it worth procrastinating over and making yourself unhappy. In Chongqing, not everyday has been a bed of roses, but overall my adventure here has been one of the g ... More
03 Jan 08 From Blogs

How China Destroys Your English Views: 2605 Comments: 66
webmaster Australia Male	How China Destroys Your EnglishI´ve been living in China a while now… long enough to observe the long-term deterioration of my own native language abilities, as well as those of my fellow English speakers. This deterioration can take different forms, one of which is a general decay of one’s vocabulary. Although it is a very real phenomenon (the other day I used “export” when I meant to use “deport,” which is really kind of pathetic), this kind of loss of mastery is due to lack of exposure, whether ... More
11 Dec 07 From Forum

How to choose a chinese name Views: 274 Comments: 22
musicman4069 Australia Male	Choosing a chinese name can be a time consuming process. Most of us look into the meaning of chinese words to come up with something powerful, heroic or about self character. But as I found, you can create a great name, but will you remember how to write it in chinese characters? Everything I liked, presented me with a mass of strokes that I thought would take me months to remember. So for those that have difficulty with writing characters, take the easy option, like I did. I did not worry about the meaning, I went for the least amoun ... More
17 Nov 07 From Forum

Introduce yourself Views: 7320 Comments: 440
webassistant United States (USA) Male	This can be for new or old members. Just drop in, introduce yourself, welcome others and maybe it can bring us all closer together... ... More
02 Nov 07 From Forum

Buying a House/Apartment Chongqing Views: 610 Comments: 22
musicman4069 Australia Male	If any foreigner is thinking of buying a place in Chongqing and wants information about the process, happy to share my experience. It is quite different from the western world. In Australia, you look at places in the area you wish to live, and choose the house that best fits your needs. The houses are already fitted, and you only need furniture. But here, if you choose to buy a new place, it comes with bare rooms that need electrical, plumbing, flooring, etc etc. There is a lot of work to be done which can be time consuming and create ... More
08 Jun 07 From Forum

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