Comments for ThinkChina

Comment on Getting middle-class Chinese to consume domestically by Nick Kellingley

Nick Kellingley — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:17:58 +0000

There’s a small number of very rich Chinese who buy iPads in New York – most Chinese don’t own any form of computer.

The milk from Hong Kong is because no-one here trusts the quality of milk they buy locally and after the melamine contamination who can blame them?

The reason that Chinese people don’t spend money in the internal economy is because they have to save every penny they have – to pay for their retirement, medical bills etc. with no social security and no guarantees from private business anyone trusts, saving is the key to everything – many Chinese will save 70-80% of their wages for their whole lives.

Comment on TAP: The Sweets by Cana

Cana — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:01:42 +0000

All the three sweets are my favorite. They do have a lot of health benefit.

Comment on US Internet Companies’ Top 10 Mistakes by Do US Internet companies fail in China market? « Just call me Jaffy

Do US Internet companies fail in China market? « Just call me Jaffy — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:36:24 +0000

[...] I was doing research for my homework, I read an article called Internet companies’ top 10 mistakes in China. It’s written by a Chinese from Yeeyan, and translated by a blogger ThinkChina, who grew up [...]

Comment on Celebration of communist party rule by Sandra Wu

Sandra Wu — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 03:45:48 +0000

Wonderful pictures! China has grown into a great country in the world! China is arguably an ideal tourist destination. With a wealth of tourist attractions, China will immerse you in the places of historic interest and scenic beauty if you embark on China Tours!

Comment on How tourists behave in China by Sandra Wu

Sandra Wu — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 03:37:57 +0000

China is arguably an interesting country to explore. I hope every tourist from all over the world will enjoy their China Tours.

Comment on How tourists behave in China by Sandra Wu

Sandra Wu — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:21:56 +0000

What an interesting post! I couldn’t help laughing when reading “their magical guidebooks” and “end up yelling and running around looking for them”.

Comment on Please leave a message after what? by Sandra Wu

Sandra Wu — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:07:20 +0000

Personally, maybe people in China consider it to be much more convenient to use text message of cell phone than V-email.

Comment on Please leave a message after what? by Sandra Wu

Sandra Wu — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:59:46 +0000

People's behavior is considerably affected by the living environment. Email is widely used in China but, frankly, V-mail is still new to Chinese people. China Tours will bring everybody an opportunity to learn more about China.

Comment on Please leave a message after what? by Sandra Wu

Sandra Wu — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:40:33 +0000

I agree with your point “While it is impolite in the US to take a phone call in the middle of a face-to-face meeting, it is impolite in China not to pick up your phone when it is ringing. ” Every society has its own social etiquettes. This may explain “Why people don’t use v-mails in China”.

Comment on Why does Chinatown stink? by Katie

Katie — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:46:21 +0000

I tend to agree with you. The fact that Chinatown stinks is not really a reflection of Chinese culture, but more of cramped living conditions and being accustomed to making do in not ideal circumstances.