Zhongnanhai Comments http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com Musings and Meditations from Red China Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:59:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: Terry http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/does-democracy-work-in-asia/#comment-45 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:39:12 +0000 http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/does-democracy-work-in-asia/#comment-45 Apologize for the late comment on ur post, just happen to browse to it only now. Well as a guy who lived in thailand for a year or so, having friends in both in the rural and urban areas. I can see the big difference in their views to the rulers of the country. Those in the urban area who see no changes based on Thaksin ruling , only seeing what is being alleged as his corruption . and those who lives in the villages who benefitted alot by his policies to improve medicare . If you talk about democacy , there are more people who are poor living in rural and sub-urb areas than those who live well to do in the cities. So if they want the policies to come back so that their lives could be better, but the better off "elities" in the cities say that they are too brain washed and brought over by the ruling govt. Is there any democacy to this? Apologize for the late comment on ur post, just happen to browse to it only now. Well as a guy who lived in thailand for a year or so, having friends in both in the rural and urban areas. I can see the big difference in their views to the rulers of the country. Those in the urban area who see no changes based on Thaksin ruling , only seeing what is being alleged as his corruption . and those who lives in the villages who benefitted alot by his policies to improve medicare . If you talk about democacy , there are more people who are poor living in rural and sub-urb areas than those who live well to do in the cities. So if they want the policies to come back so that their lives could be better, but the better off “elities” in the cities say that they are too brain washed and brought over by the ruling govt. Is there any democacy to this?

]]> by: Anonymous http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/06/01/taiwan-independence-leader-to-visit-yaskuni-shrine/#comment-44 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:33:32 +0100 http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/06/01/taiwan-independence-leader-to-visit-yaskuni-shrine/#comment-44 I grew up listening to how relatives fought defending Hong Kong, killed and Jap POWs. However I think you are being a little hypocritical here. You don't point out that Chiang also refused to declare war on Japan. If he did, then by American law, the US couldn't keep funding and arming his KMT armies. Chiang's KMT eventually fled to Taiwan where they took over rule from the native Taiwanese left when the Japanese evacuated. Coming from someone like me, who has reason to hate the Japs, you do come across more than a little biased and hypocritical here. Sorry. I grew up listening to how relatives fought defending Hong Kong, killed and Jap POWs. However I think you are being a little hypocritical here.
You don’t point out that Chiang also refused to declare war on Japan. If he did, then by American law, the US couldn’t keep funding and arming his KMT armies.
Chiang’s KMT eventually fled to Taiwan where they took over rule from the native Taiwanese left when the Japanese evacuated. Coming from someone like me, who has reason to hate the Japs, you do come across more than a little biased and hypocritical here. Sorry.

]]> by: GSP http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/07/25/china-makes-canadas-cellphone-coverage-look-like-the-third-world/#comment-43 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:22:01 +0000 http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/07/25/china-makes-canadas-cellphone-coverage-look-like-the-third-world/#comment-43 Good Stuff. Good Stuff.

]]> by: angela http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/does-democracy-work-in-asia/#comment-42 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:17:06 +0100 http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/does-democracy-work-in-asia/#comment-42 re:democracy re:democracy

]]> by: angela http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/does-democracy-work-in-asia/#comment-41 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:16:12 +0100 http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/does-democracy-work-in-asia/#comment-41 re: democracy re: democracy

]]> by: angela http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/does-democracy-work-in-asia/#comment-40 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:12:15 +0100 http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/does-democracy-work-in-asia/#comment-40 Re: democracy Re: democracy

]]> by: ben wine house http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/07/18/dealing-with-chinas-finest-customer-service-people/#comment-39 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:43:13 +0100 http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/07/18/dealing-with-chinas-finest-customer-service-people/#comment-39 RE: PURCHASE OF PROPERTY Dear, Based on strong recommendation about your profile by a confidant, I have therefore decided to vest unto you a mandatory Power of Attorney on my proposed purchase of some property in your country. Against the back-drop, you are to conduct negotiation on my behalf towards this conceived aspiration of real estate investment. I am a serving Minister in London and has secured a tangible amount of money for my retiring age. It is however, in the custody of a security firm. The purchase of the property will run in two folds but within the same period namely; (a) A two wing Duplex with car-park fenced round and it is for residential purposes. (b) One acre of a virgin Land for the construction of a 3 – Star Hotel which is to be sited in prime location and at the centre of commerce. More so, my attorney advised that they must possess good title such that to be free from every form of encumbrance, whilst my non indigence status not-withstanding. I shall be most exceedingly glad if you would assist me to realize this noble objective in the shortest possible period. Please, you should endeavor to take special interest during the process of negotiation to strike ideal bargain with the vendor/their agents. This will ensure that the prizes struck are in consonance with the current market value of the choice property. Other chargeable fees such as taxes, commission, must be precisely stated. Above all, your interest will be fully taken care of too. Certainly, you should clearly indicate mode of payment as may be preferred by the Vendor/their Agents, since everything has been put in place for immediate execution. I’ve assigned Mr. adjapata andré, my attorney at law to conclude and further arrange all procedures for procurement of properties. Further contact should be addressed to him by email on (adjapata@katamail.com) Kindest regards, Ben Winehouse. (For On behalf of the Hon. Minister) RE: PURCHASE OF PROPERTY

Dear,

Based on strong recommendation about your profile by a
confidant, I have therefore decided to vest unto you a
mandatory Power of Attorney on my proposed purchase of
some property in your country. Against the back-drop,
you are to conduct negotiation on my behalf towards
this conceived aspiration of real estate investment. I
am a serving Minister in London and has secured a
tangible amount of money for my retiring age. It is
however, in the custody of a security firm.

The purchase of the property will run in two folds but
within the same period namely;
(a) A two wing Duplex with car-park fenced round
and it is for residential purposes.
(b) One acre of a virgin Land for the construction
of a 3 – Star Hotel which is to be sited in prime
location and at the centre of commerce. More so, my
attorney advised that they must possess good title
such that to be free from every form of encumbrance,
whilst my non indigence status not-withstanding.

I shall be most exceedingly glad if you would assist
me to realize this noble objective in the shortest
possible period. Please, you should endeavor to take
special interest during the process of negotiation to
strike ideal bargain with the vendor/their agents.
This will ensure that the prizes struck are in
consonance with the current market value of the choice
property. Other chargeable fees such as taxes,
commission, must be precisely stated. Above all, your
interest will be fully taken care of too. Certainly,
you should clearly indicate mode of payment as may be
preferred by the Vendor/their Agents, since everything
has been put in place for immediate execution.

I’ve assigned Mr. adjapata andré, my attorney at law to
conclude and further arrange all procedures for
procurement of properties. Further contact should be
addressed to him by email on
(adjapata@katamail.com)

Kindest regards,

Ben Winehouse.
(For On behalf of the Hon. Minister)

]]> by: Dave http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/06/10/the-expensive-beijing-apartment-hunt/#comment-38 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:29:22 +0100 http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/06/10/the-expensive-beijing-apartment-hunt/#comment-38 Why don't you live somewhere on Line 13, at least the air is cleaner up there. Lishuiqiao is nice and has everything that can be found downtown (Xidan, etc). About an hour to work Why don’t you live somewhere on Line 13, at least the air is cleaner up there. Lishuiqiao is nice and has everything that can be found downtown (Xidan, etc). About an hour to work

]]> by: Beijing boy http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/06/10/the-expensive-beijing-apartment-hunt/#comment-37 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:09:22 +0100 http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/06/10/the-expensive-beijing-apartment-hunt/#comment-37 It looks like a lot of investors have bought properties in a buy-to-let perspective but the market is in favor of tenants rather than landlords. What is your opinion regarding the evolution of prices in the rental market? thanks It looks like a lot of investors have bought properties in a buy-to-let perspective but the market is in favor of tenants rather than landlords. What is your opinion regarding the evolution of prices in the rental market? thanks

]]> by: Supermann http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/07/25/china-makes-canadas-cellphone-coverage-look-like-the-third-world/#comment-36 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:41:23 +0100 http://zhongnanhai.blogsome.com/2007/07/25/china-makes-canadas-cellphone-coverage-look-like-the-third-world/#comment-36 Don't blame Canada like the South Parkers Do. I have the same poor experience in America. People who don't have a SOCIAL (security number) like me need to have a citizen or permanent resident to guarantee them OR to place hundreds of dollars as a security to the stores that they can only take back a year later TO subscribe to a monthly plan!!! This is EXTREMELY outrageous! How I miss China!!! But I do like the idea of subscribing to a plan and get a phone for free in America. Here in America, you can get a Blackberry for FREE. I'm self-contradicting.... Don’t blame Canada like the South Parkers Do. I have the same poor experience in America. People who don’t have a SOCIAL (security number) like me need to have a citizen or permanent resident to guarantee them OR to place hundreds of dollars as a security to the stores that they can only take back a year later TO subscribe to a monthly plan!!! This is EXTREMELY outrageous! How I miss China!!! But I do like the idea of subscribing to a plan and get a phone for free in America. Here in America, you can get a Blackberry for FREE. I’m self-contradicting….

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