Winter has returned

Temperature is gonna be a low of 6 degrees Celsius in Shenzhen for a couple of days. With any luck, this year’s winter may be colder than the last. Fortunately, there have been no reports of disastrous snowstorm (thus far). Migrant workers returning home for Chinese New Year may have a smoother journey this time,… Read More »

FAQ about women

I know this FAQ has a high chance of pissing off at least 50% of the population. But remember, being offended is not a condition that is imposed on you. It is a choice you make. So without further ado… Q: How can a woman tell if she is flat chested?A: She look down her… Read More »

一个人的晚餐

走在繁忙的街上经过了Centrepoint曾经怀疑这世上到底有没有爱 又是寂寞的夜晚不想一个人吃晚餐翻开了昨日的Straits Times沉醉在收音机里 的梦想 Written: 1991年12月

Biased writing

Here’s how a change of word can alter the nuance of a sentence. In an Economist Intelligent Unit briefing titled “Cracking down on dissent“, there is this sentence: With the Chinese economy facing the worst slowdown in two decades, paranoia about massive social unrest is mushrooming among Chinese leaders. The above sentence is obviously written… Read More »