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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

Sunday C.A.F.E. Views: 15913 Comments: 713
cafecrew United States (USA) Male	Next meetingTime: 3:00 to 6:00 pm, November 26, 2023Koala Garden Coffee Bar (考拉花园咖啡吧)No.445 Tianzhu Road, Yubei DistrictNear Exit 4, Sports Park Station, Subway Loop Line(渝北区天竺路445号，近轻轨环线体育公园站4号口)********************************************************Need help? AddWeChat: gary-goBRIEF INTRODUCTIONSunday CAFE has been meeting continuously since its founding in 2007 to promote conversation among expats and the local community. CAFE stands for Chinese And Foreigner Exchange.If you would like to explore the his ... More
29 Oct 10 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

Joke of the day Views: 5127 Comments: 454
Latinletterman United States (USA) Male	Post a joke you know or found on the net. Lets bring a smile to someone's facetoday ... More
05 Mar 09 From Forum

Meldi ConXion Views: 3989 Comments: 158
Jabaru Australia Female	WEEKLY EVENT 大家星期二见ConXion is not just a language exchange but offers learners and lovers of languages an opportunity to meet, speak and make friends in many languages.Come along if you are interested inmaking friendssharing your language and culture,sharing personalinterests and hobbies,and perhaps discussing some hot topics from time to timeJoin the mix at Meldi ConXion.Start around 7.00pm and finish about 9.00pmSpeakers of all levels of any language can join and move from group to group to suit your needs and skill levels. ... More
17 May 12 From Forum

How to Eat Healthy in CQ?! Views: 3012 Comments: 83
Galaga Heard and McDonald Islands Male	I´ve lived in CQ for quite some time now and I can say that I´m more than used to the food here.But on a recent trip to Canada, I gained an astonishing 3kg within 7 days. I didn´t think that was even physiologically possible! This experience really brought to light that I´m unhappy about my state of fitness, even disregarding the extra 3kg I´d gained. So while there, I picked up a copy of the infomerically ubiquitous P90X exercise program. Part and parcel to the program is a nutrition plan that essentially consists of 5 meals per day, ... More
03 Aug 10 From Forum

Kissing in China Views: 2839 Comments: 32
Mattwhim United Kingdom (UK) Male	I read an article in the China Daily today called ‘British “stiff upper lip” a thing of the past’. The article focused on how the British have become more open about their feelings, and are no longer embarrassed to shed a tear or be affectionate in public places.Research had been conducted on the subject and found that nearly three-quarters of Brits now great others with an air kiss or hug, an increase of a third over the last 15 years, while 63 percent of the 1,000 people surveyed said they cried in public.Now as a British male I ... More
28 Mar 10 From Blogs

No Foreigners allowed! Views: 2795 Comments: 52
Mattwhim United Kingdom (UK) Male	Not so long ago I travelled over to Chengdu like most foreigners do here in Chongqing, to enjoy the low buildings, the bikes and the sights. This was not my first trip, in fact I have been there many times before but this trip would open my eyes to what it means to be a foreigner here in China.It was late around 11.30 pm and I had just spent the last 4 hours on a bus that seemed to be moving at the speed of a tortoise, it was pouring with rain and all I wanted was a bed, some place I could shelter from the cold night.We got out of the ... More
03 Aug 10 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

To the drunk Russian girl that stole my money in Jiefangbei Views: 2537 Comments: 88
Samort7 United States (USA) Male	You may not remember this as you were pretty drunk, so let me set the scene:It was Wednesday night around 4:00. My fellows and I were coming from the True Color club on our way to McDonalds on Haochijie. We ran into you alone, in front of the TNT club, arguing with police officers. You had no shoes on and your feet were bloody. You werebelligerent, yelling and pushingthe police officers. We stepped in so that you would not get thrown into a Chinese jail (a place you most definitely don´t want to go). You said in broken Chinese that yo ... More
29 Jun 12 From Forum

Chongqing Mafia Report Views: 1695 Comments: 4
webmaster Australia Male	(The building of Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau - finally a worthwhile existence?)The crime-fighting storm sparked in Chongqing not only busted up numerous notorious gangs, but also unveiled the illegal industrial chains controlled by them. These well organized industrial chains have extended to pivotal economic areas in this city.Chongqing residents have been severely plagued by the private transportation sector. The gang led by Li Qiang, director of Chongqing Yuqiang Industrial Co. Ltd., gradually monopolized over 100 pu ... More
24 Aug 09 From Blogs

chinese girls and foreign men Views: 1439 Comments: 54
luxing China Female	yesterday , i just read a blog about what foreign men in china think about chinese girls . so i can not help to write this blog to share with you guys about how i feel about it .to chinese girls ,looking at the man in front of you , asking yourself: do you love this man who he is or just the way how he looks . when he he just considers you a desire for combination maid , cook , sex worker . does it deserves that u are payiing if you are an easy girl . so while you are opening ur legs and showing off ur " love" , you already embrassed ... More
01 Mar 12 From Blogs

The Truth about China Views: 1148 Comments: 31
Leonidas Greece Male	Where are we going and where are have we been? is the question the oldest living society in the world must ask its self as it movies to order becoming the world’s number one economy.It has the power, it has the resources, but can it gain the respect of the rest of the world and show that it has the ability to progress the knowledge and philosophy that so far has been gained in many of the world’s societies. My view is that China has gained in so many ways and has so much to show the rest of the world, its people are smart, clever an ... More
13 Sep 10 From Blogs

Only American English teachers wanted Views: 1048 Comments: 81
Mattwhim United Kingdom (UK) Male	The other day I was food shopping in my local supermarket, trying to make my mind up if I wanted to try the new yoghurts they had on display or to pass and go for my usual brand. The last time I tried something new I ended up with yoghurt made with pea’s that made me feel so sick and was something I wanted to avoid having again. I had just about made up my mind when I heard a girl behind me ask “excuse me, are you American?” I turned around to face her and replied “sorry, no I am not I am British” to which she replied with a disa ... More
27 May 10 From Blogs

you know you have been in China too long when... Views: 925 Comments: 76
jpd01 Australia Male	I always find these lists on forums and on friends blogs so here I´ll post one here, havent seen one on this site since i joined... enjoy see how many you agree with.You know you have been in China too long when...- you forget what clean air smells like.- you barely flinch when you see a small child emptying his bowels in the street.- you find yourself crying over a menu in a western restaurant because they serve potato salad.- you haven´t eaten anything baked in months.- you eat every kind of meat off the bone, and spit the bones on ... More
13 Apr 10 From Forum

Z Visa application for teachers liable to the new policy: everything you need to know Views: 864 Comments: 28
rog Netherlands Male	I : IntroductionThis post will give you the necessary information if you are one of those ESL teachers already in Chongqing, maybe even had several residence permits but never had a Z-visa, so you are bound to leave China and get the right document for your next term.I my case, I have been living and teaching here for 6 years. I entered the country on a tourist visa, later obtained a business visa and since then had many residence permits. I have the Dutch nationality. I had to renew my passport in Shanghai in 2010, so my initial visa ... More
24 Feb 11 From Forum

Streets of Chongqing - Photo Blog Views: 848 Comments: 58
absent Bulgaria Male	I guess it would be nice to have a little photo-thread going on, since I know that I am not the only photographer here. Lets just stick to street, events and other interesting stuff, no personal shotsI guess i'll make a start with some pictures i took over the last 3 weeks. Feel free to contribute! ... More
26 May 12 From Forum

No Respect for Foreign Teachers! Views: 634 Comments: 16
Mattwhim United Kingdom (UK) Male	American comedian Rodney Dangerfield established a very long and successful career with his standup comedy routine "I don´t get no respect," and as a foreign English teacher, it is highly likely you will find yourself identifying with Mr. Dangerfield´s predicament, especially (but not only) if you are unqualified.The foreign English teacher in China is de-professionalized, i.e., we are hired almost exclusively as simple facilitators of speaking and listening skills. For public schools and universities, it is a national requirement tha ... More
28 Sep 10 From Blogs

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

EVERYDAY CHONGQING WEIRD and WONDERFUL Views: 604 Comments: 2
Jabaru Australia Female	I’m always on the lookout for something interesting and I’m seldom disappointed. You see some funny things while living here in China.Been a while since I posted which doesn´t mean there´s been nothing to note, just little time to keep things coming so here´s on for the records............2013 March 20thHOT HOT HOT ‘CAT SPAT’ON LIGHT RAILI’ve taken to the light rail to get to the office since it’sfaster but certainly not always comfortable because of the crowds on line 3 andthe congestion at the interchange station at Hongqihego ... More
24 Apr 11 From Blogs

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