We all watched with glee as the RMB strengthened quickly over the past few months, making us expats richer in US$ terms should we ever decide to move to the US (which is worth thinking about because it's probably a good time to go and pick up a ...
If you had happened to vote on a recent survey of the worlds best bars. According to the website worldsbestbars.com, who recently published a list of the top 100 bars in the world (and which received over 1400 votes), only had 2 Chinese bars in ...
The gods of the Himalayas smiled on the Olympic flame bearing team this morning, giving them a rare window of opportunity to make a successful ascent of China's tallest mountain (also the world's tallest mountain).
The climbers reached the top ...
Well the time has nearly arrived! May 21st is our launch party and, in a nutshell, its 50rmb all you can drink, free nibblies, giveaways and more! A great way to meet some Shanghai expats, locals and to get ready to hit every other bars ladies ...
Nearly every foreigner in China has been affected by the recent crackdown in visa issuing, and stories abound about what is really happening. Well, it seems this crackdown won't be a short term policy, as China Daily states:
The Foreign Ministry ...
A Ripley's Believe It Or Not cartoon from May 1932 claimed that the wall is "the mightiest work of man, the only one that would be visible to the human eye from the moon," and Richard Halliburton's 1938 book Second Book of Marvels makes a similar ...
Heavy snow and high winds have delayed climbers from carrying the Olympic flame to the top of the world's highest peak. And they only have a few more weeks to make the ascent since their window of opportunity is likely to close by the end of May, ...
Because of the auspiciousness of certain numbers (particularly the number 8) Chinese will often pay large sums for phone numbers, street addresses, residence floors, driver's license numbers, license plate numbers and bank account digits. For ...
Yes, we know history is boring, but here's an interesting bit of info that most people don't know about.
The year: 1950.
Place: Korea
Background: The UN-backed Republic of Korea (often referred to as "South Korea") was facing off against ...
Gotta love Chinese news reporting, especially the final conclusion in this article.
Hen decides it would rather be a cockChen, a resident of Fuzhou, Fujian province, has a hen that crows like a cock every morning. The hen had laid eggs until ...
Read how two of the world's richest and most famous men answered the question: "What's the best advice you ever received?"
Larry Page, founder of Google:
In graduate school at Stanford University, I had about ten different ideas of things I ...
As this mykindachina-ists best friend once remarked: "Sex can never be bad. Even when its bad its still good". Well, according to the latest Durex wellbeing survey, it seems the Chinese are getting under the blankets enough, but not enjoying it. ...
We've all seen them: signs around your city that at first glance are gibberish. After stopping and spending some time to figure out the intended meaning, and comparing that to what is actually being stated, one can only wonder whether these ...
Everyone has to do it eventually. Thats right, go to the hairdresser (and no, I dont mean THOSE hairdressers you dirty boys). But getting your haircut in China is one of those 'leave it to experience' moments.So, how much should you pay for a ...
China's talent for counterfeiting has created a booming art industry in Shenzhen's Dafen village, where studios are full of Mona Lisas and Impressionist works painted by young Chinese working under sweat shop conditions.
"Oil painting is a very ...
Gan Shugen, of Chengdu City, got the shock of his life upon discovering a chicken he placed in the freezer for two days came out alive and crowing. He got the hen (which was wrapped in a thick plastic bag with its legs bound) as a gift from a ...
Known more as a beer man, this mykindachinaist is quite impartial to a Tsingdao, Reeb and Suntory. But, coming from a family who appreciate fine wine (and knowing this extended family will soon be coming to China). It was time for me to start ...
Every week we put up MyKindaChina members 'top five bars in (insert your city here)'. This week is the top 5 bars in Shanghai, brought to us by our favourite Fudan uni student, Kai. Cheers Kai, but how do you get time to do any study? ;)
Windows ...
Hangzhou Bay Bridge, the world’s longest sea-spanning bridge, is set to open May 1 after almost five years of construction. The bridge links Shanghai to Ningbo in Zhejiang Province, cutting the traveling distance between the two ...
There is one absolutely essential thing every new arrival must do when they arrive in China. That is, get their 'Yellow paper' from the Police Office. Its very easy and if you dont do it, you are up for a 500rmb a day fine.
This document's ...
After a successful gathering in Nanjing lu last Month, the 'Frozen in Time' street mob is back! Basically a flash mob will turn up in front of Lujiazui metro station and ...
Thanks to one of our readers for sending this great pic showing spectators at a football match. Once again we get a glimpse of the spirit of problem solving so prevalent among ...
Chinese climbers carrying the Olympic flame will reach the summit of Mount Everest on Thursday morning, officials said late on Wednesday.
"The command centre has given its ...
The voracious appetite of China's 1.3 billion people has already resulted in rocketing oil, metal and rice prices. Now they're going to have the same effect on chocolate, say ...
When I was 12 years old, I got interested in learning English. I rode my bike for 40 minutes every morning, rain or snow, for eight years to a hotel near the city of Hangzhou's ...
In a previous story we related how US President Harry Truman prevented the 2nd World War hero General Douglas MacArthur from using nuclear weapons on China following the ...
Probably the biggest release to Chinese Cinema this year, Iron Man is a capable, if workmanlike action movie based on the original Marvel comic. Its more Transformers than ...
We found this great article on the web, and wanted to share it with our MKC readers. Please note that it does not represent the views of our MKC staff (or at least not of our ...
Well the time has nearly arrived! May 21st is our launch party and, in a nutshell, its 50rmb all you can drink, free nibblies, giveaways and more! A great way to meet some ...
I've been eagerly awaiting the opening of the world's longest ocean-crossing bridge, partly for the "cool factor" of getting to drive 36 kms over the ocean, and partly for the ...
The Tianjin Eye, a gigantic ferris wheel constructed on Yongle Bridge over the Haihe River, has now been completed, allowing visitors a spectacular view from more than 120 ...
Sick of crappy quality DVDs on your not so big TV? Well its time to get out of the house and get to the movies. With only 25 foreign movies allowed to be screened in Chinese ...
Do you like teaching English but wish you were your own boss? Well now there's a way you can earn really good money while working for yourself, without risking the kind of ...
If you're an English teacher, you've come across it many times. A new student is trying out for your class, she's shy (no, petrified) but shoved into your classroom anyway by ...
Chinese police have rescued 167 children sold into labour in factories after an undercover newspaper investigation alleged that more than 1,000 had been sold "like cabbages", ...
A COURT in Lhasa yesterday handed down what seems like some rather harsh sentences to Tibetans involved in the recent Lhasa riots. A total of thirty people, including six ...
The 28th Olympics was held in Athens from 13th to 29th August 2004. China sent a delegation consisting of 407 athletes who gained unprecedented results. With their tally of 32 ...
It’s Sunday afternoon, and I’ve just returned from a trip to Carrefour (the one in Cloud 9 shopping centre, Zhongshan Park, Shanghai). To my surprise it was not very full, ...
So what is everyone going to do this weekend? After finding the coolest bar in Shanghai (World perhaps?) I know where I am going to start and probably finish my weekend.
That ...
Check out these stunnings photos of Southern China. They'll make your mouth water for a May Day holiday down to Guangxi Province's Guilin and Yangshuo. If you have any great ...
Seems the internet police have crackdown again. After a report a few days ago saying the Internet police are cracking down on prostitution on the web, now craigslist cant be accessed.
Now, Im not ...
China is likely to achieve great-power status this century and maintain a military buildup but is not an inevitable enemy, CIA Director Michael Hayden said on Wednesday.
China is an economic and ...
Hey girls, why not enter MyKindaChina's "hottest babe in China" competition. It's lots of fun, and there are great prizes.
Hey guys, think your girlfriend is the most beautiful girl in the world? ...
According to Reuters, Jane's Information Group has made public a controversial photograph which analysts believe is evidence of a new underground nuclear submarine base off the southern tropical ...
Paper
Compass
Gunpowder
Cannon
Banknotes
Printing
Toilet Paper
Pythagorus' Theorem
Chopsticks
Bellows
Bristle Toothbrush
Ok, now take some time to think about it.
Ready yet?
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With the US about to enter a recession, Yum! Brands, owner of the Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut brands, have seen their revenues shrink 7% at home.
In China, on the other hand, Yum's ...
In Part 1 of F...ing weird Chinese fashion we featured the bizarre phenomenon of Pyjama Parading. Now we bring you Lovers Suits and Family Suits. Since a picture tells a thousand words, we'll ...
If you've spent any time in Shanghai (a day or two will suffice) then you'll know what we're talking about here. On random streets all over the city, at any of time of the day or night, you can ...
The Olympic flame started its journey through Hong Kong on Friday, the first leg of its China tour after a controversial 20-nation world tour.Many expect the flame to now have a smooth run on ...
We have all gotten used to the fact that oil prices are sky high, and set to stay that way, mainly because of the voracious consumption of the Chinese economy as it continues down its path toward ...
The Hollywood actress Mia Farrow arrived at Hong Kong airport yesterday. It's an an extremely sensitive time for the Mainland: one day before the Olympic torch relay in Hong Kong. Officials were ...
We, the MKC editorial team, have long held the view that China's economic miracle will not run out of steam until 2020, and now a report by the nation's top economic planner, the National ...
Just in from CNN: It would be a "cop-out" for countries to skip the opening ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics as a way of protesting China's crackdown in Tibet, President Bush's national security ...
2.You no longer wait in line, but go immediately to the head of the queue. 3.You stop at the top or bottom of an escalator to plan your day. 4.It becomes exciting to see if you can get on the ...
Just in from our Friends at Top Mandarin:
Here I have a good news for you!
PLAY @ MAO this Thursday!If you didn't show up at the last one let me remind you what you missed - partying with JOHN ...
With the sun up, birds singing and everyone in a pretty good mood, now is the time to head out and make the most of your local park. But, no matter how long you have been here, Chinese parks still ...
These beauties were sent in from our mate Anton Altgard in Hebei Province!
They were both found in Jaoshan in Shanhaiguan and Laolongtou in Qinghuangdao, Hebei Province!
Anton is now in the ...
Just as we were getting used to the new (and extremely sexy) addition to the Shanghai skyline (the 492-meter Shanghai World Financial Center, complete with a hole in it's head), we hear that ...
Beer Beer Beer! Before you know it the mykindachina.com Shanghai launch party will be with us!Guys and girls, give us your best beer drinking games! We want original, fun, naughty, any games you ...
This is probably good news for people who want to experience life before electricity and all the comforts it brings. Wheres Charles Dickens when you need him?
From the Business Standard:
China's ...
