Tuesday, April 21, 2009

If you live in China have you notice a growth in sexism and harassment towards western women

If you live in China have you notice a growth in sexism and harassment towards western women?
I have lived in China for a while and never had any problems with men before in fact I was treated very well. Lately, I have beem treated much worse more and more cat calls, I have even been grabbed a few times and flashed. The worst part is when I told my coworkers they just said I was a western women so its just my fault for existing in China and being white.
China - 14 Answers
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I would definitely pack it up if I were you. I'm Asian, btw, and yeah the guys can be pigs. Definitely. The reason that there is an increase in this is because there is now less etiquette towards foreigners since foreigners aren't so foreign there, and their true colors are showing. I would flee that place like a refugee if I were you. I would never live in China, even though I complain a lot about the U.S. Anyway, I'm like the Asian Bill Cosby. I love to criticize my own race, and have often found that I am one of the most critical.
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that is horrible that they told you that, yes, I have notice a steady decrease in morality since moving here last month a Western friend and a Chinese friend were flashed by the same guy in the same area, we went to the police and were told, it is normal and he did not touch you so there is nothing we can do A Chinese friend told me recently that it is common for his married business friends to hire prostitutes even though they are married and have a girlfriend Chinese men often ask me if I have a girlfriend and if I don't they can help me get one recently in a big mall in Shanghai I was even approached by a gay man, I reported it to the police b/c I was concerned b/c it was in the WC and maybe a young boy might be exposed to it and the policeman just said OK and sat there, so, I told him to get off his... and go check it out, so, he did, but, "could not see anything"
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I don't know where you are in China. But I lived in the Shandong province. That behavior is unheard of, if some dudes were being ugly towards you other locals would "straighten them out" But if you are in the south, it can get that way, I went to the south and some guy stared at me and my wife and started doing the "pelvic thrust".....I couldn't believe it....it was ugly............
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I'm sorry that it happen to you, Chinese women are also treated badly. They have gotten an impression from Hollywood that Western women are easy although they dare not do any thing but with anti-Western feelings this year they have seem to have lost a sense of morally towards Westerners.
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Sorry to hear that! Chinese people should be more mature,more tolerant and more friendly. Anyways When they are telling that to you ,may be they are suffering so much too.
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I have seen the worst behavior by Chinese men. Most married men have a girl friend and prostitutes are very common at the local karaoke place. But, men hitting women is also very common even in public, I have seen this many, many times! And many women with black eyes on the streets. As usual it is none of your business. A modern society just doesn't act this way and the attitude that everything is none of your business is wrong. China needs to change this if they are ever to be a modern society and a world power. This is the one thing that I have a very hard time accepting about China. Men still think this is 100 years ago, it isn't. Their behavior should never be allowed or accepted by anyone! Be it women or other men.
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I'm a chinese girl and i'm sorry to hear things like that .that is what we have to do more ,people should be moral and responsible.
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I have seen with my own eyes, a Chinese man slapping his wife (or girlfriend) during an argument at Plaza 66 in Shanghai. Another incident, a man punched a woman on her face because the she accidentally scratched his car with her bicycle. All these happened in full view of others and NOT a single person help these helpless women. In fact, they gathered around the couple and STARED!! To be honest, the morals of the Chinese males and females are declining fast. Most married men, locals or expats have affairs and it's nothing uncommon. My drivers told me that this is so common and even some local women resorted to blackmails when the affairs ended with foreigners.
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You must be kidding, nobody in China wanna harass western women, for western woman really have an huge truck.
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There're bound to have such bullies around everywhere in the world... China's not exclusive... However.... the one that told you about your race and colour is the cause of the matter... Himself/Herself is not righteous!! They are no better than those harassment...
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mask off time.
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- those guys aren't educated - They do that to Chinese girls as well - Your coworker can be wrong - Why can't Asians discriminate against whites when the reverse happens every single day in america? - Chinese people don't really like Americans Don't think white people are God. Why do you think you deserve better treatment than everyone else?
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I senses out a growing contempt on both Chinese men and women by the West.
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Are you hot? that's probably why... I mean there are "locos" all over the world...








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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

If I go to live in China, but earn money from my business in UK, do I have to pay tax twice

If I go to live in China, but earn money from my business in UK, do I have to pay tax twice?
I would live there and just manage my business online and by hiring people back home in UK. I mean can the mony contiue going to my English bank account and just spend it in China, or will there be some complex tax stuff to set up. (obviously still paying the usual tax in UK)
United Kingdom - 1 Answers
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If you are not UK rsident then any earnings in China will be taxed there and not in the UK. However, any business has to be in China, and if you're hiring people in the UK it could be argued that the business is UK based, and liable to UK taxation.








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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Why do you think many people live in China

Why do you think many people live in China?
I have a question for my Social Studies homework and it's: Why do you think many people live in China?
Other - Society & Culture - 7 Answers
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Because its one of the biggest countries... along with Russia, but its not overly populated like China is. I think China has kids so that they can make them work, it may not be true. I have never lived in China, so I'm just assuming. I know theres a law now, you can only have 2 children.
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the food
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Because it is a very large country. There are a few countries with much much higher POPULATION DENSITIES than China. Really, a better question would be, why does (for example) Canada have such a low population density?? Because China's population density is actually quite mediocre. It just seems large to North Americans because Canada and USA are so low. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_population_density
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Because centuries ago families in China used to have many children.
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cause they are all sex addicts. just kidding. i think mroe people live in china because there is more resources there and more money. also, its very large and the weathers good.
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i think its because its very hard to leave. i hear discipline is very large thing in china. but i could be wrong. after all.. i don't go looking for information about states and stuff.. i just hear it from people i know..
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cause they can't scale the wall







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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

what is best way to get visa to live a year in china

what is best way to get visa to live a year in china?
I have been to China three times. I have a tourist visa that will expire this month. I want to see about living in China for a year or more. What is best way to do that?
China - 9 Answers
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the best way is to denounce united states and tell them you will spy for them that should do the trick
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If you do not have a work visa, you will have trouble. However, you can get a multiple entry visa godd for 90 days each visit. after the first 90 days go to hong kong . return to mainland china for your second 90 days. When this is almost over go to the local Public Security Bureau and get an extensin to your visa. This is very possible. If no extension which is unlikely, return to hong kong and get another multiple entry visa. If you are not near a bordering province or close to hong kong. It will be best to fly to shenzhen and cross the border there. It is much cheaper. good luck.
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Go to school.. you'll get a student visa and learn chinese....
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the two ways to get an extended visa for a year are 1 - working 2 - studying at a Chinese Univ. The process is not easy and sometimes very frustrating living in Shanghai
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Sir first ofall u r holding which country passport i am a travel agent in hong kong ALVI TRAVELS located in tsim sha tsui,Chung king mansion you can call me for more info at 00852 23660786 thanx
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You should look on the Chinese Visa web site there are many types of visa that let you stay in China for one year or more. The other thing you will have to do is register your address where you are staying at the police station for a Foreign residents permit ( green book) Its law now and you cant get a long visa without this. So have a look for there web site other than that find the visa office near you they will have all the info you need there and help you in your quest for a visa.
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http://www.fmcoprc.gov.hk/eng/zgqz/zgqzcgzs/default.htm General information on Chinese visa (in Hong Kong)
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The answer to this question is simple. If you can afford to travel to HK every three months to renew your visa, you can essentially stay as long as you want.. so long as you leave, re-apply and then re-enter.. (and you can afford to do that) If you want to reside in China in the true sense.. you need a "Residence Permit." Z-Working Visa, and X Student Visa are only offered for study and paid working for one year.. Study X-visas are not issued for 6 months study or less, instead they provide a 180 day F visa.. To obtain residence status, a company or school must officially invite you.. Which means they need to apply to 1. Public Security Bureau, 2. SAFEA -or- State Foreign Workers License Dept. Keep in mind, a visa only grants entry for a certain amount of time.. residence status requires certain medical formalities to be underwent within 40 days after arriving in the location where you will reside.. There is a separate process that takes place after you have arrived and are living in China.. For all your questions answered about residing in China visit the link below and good luck..
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I believe the only way you can stay continously for an extended period of time in China (12 months) is thru a work permit. Tourist visa gives you at most 90 days continous stay.








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