Monthly Archives: January 2013

Living in China. How To Be Corrupt.

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Charles Kirtley

Over the past few months several corrupt officials have been exposed in the online media. A few have been caught by party mechanisms, and by other means. Now with the official Party crackdown on corruption advanced by Xi Jinping, it … Continue reading →

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Living in China. A Bureaucrat’s Wet Dream

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Charles Kirtley

On January 1, new rules for traffic lights have been imposed in China. The new rules require drivers who fail to stop for yellow lights be issued citations and have points deducted from the licenses. The fines and number of … Continue reading →

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Living in China. Grumpy Old Fart

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Charles Kirtley

This ill tempered old ass-wipe is a fortune teller who sets up on the sidewalk a few blocks from my house. I asked if I could take his picture. He said no, so I went on by. The next day … Continue reading →

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