Friday, December 13, 2013
Three cooks who used leftover oil to cook dishes are jailed and fined.
Today on Shanghai Daily. No wonders I haven’t eaten in “hot pot” restaurant for ages!
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Mr. Berlusconi expelled from Italian parliament!
On 27 November 2013 the Italian Senate has voted to expel former prime minister Mr. Berlusconi from parliament with immediate effect over his conviction for tax fraud.
(this post was originally posted on Weixin Moments before being moved here)
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
“TuHao”: new term for Chinese nouveau riche
There are so many “tuhao” around. And I very agree with the Shanghai Daily article when it explains they have lots of money but little class.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Is “Leftover women” definition a bit cruel?
Classes about love and how to find it become popular.
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“Leftover women” is a derogatory but wildly used term that refers to women at around age 30 and above who have yet to marry. Some people apply it to women in their late 20s.
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Figures from civil affairs departments show that China’s divorce rates have increased for seven consecutive years, with rates in Beijing and Shanghai exceeding 33 percent.
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Related link: Shanghai Daily, August 9th, 2013, Friday
Friday, August 2, 2013
Mr. Berlusconi convicted!
On August 1st 2013 the Italian Supreme Court upheld a prison sentence against Mr. Berlusconi for tax fraud in Mediaset trial.
(this post was originally posted on Weixin Moments before being moved here)
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
China has banned the construction of governments buildings
China has banned the construction of governments buildings for 5 years in another step to address anger at corruption.
In Italy they are still dscussing if and how to reduce the pubblic funding of political parties, in the middle of one of worste ever economic crisi.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Shanghai building collapses intact
A 13-story building under construction in Shanghai collapsed almost completely intact today, Reuters reports, killing a construction worker who entered the block of apartments to fetch his tools.
The Chinese construction industry has been accused of dangerously shoddy work as the country rushes to build out its cities and infrastructure to keep up with economic growth.
(this post was originally posted on Facebook timeline, before being moved here)