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Posted on: Exchange Rates
On October 23 at 2:46 PM by paulinurus

Yeah, the exchange rates between yuan and European and North American currencies are getting more and more favourable for the yuan, and this trend is... Read more

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On October 23 at 2:39 PM by RJ

Ah yes, that would be different. But the avg Chinese is not in that position. How common are evictions in China? How is this handled? Read more

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Posted on: Exchange Rates
On October 23 at 2:25 PM by paulinurus

Ouch! Not an American myself, but such mockery still stings. Coincidentally, there was a report this week that USA remains the biggest manufacturer in... Read more

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On October 23 at 2:01 PM by bodawei

I have a nice employer who pays my rent allowance in advance, in six monthly increments. Right when I need it. Fortunately these allowances are tax... Read more

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Posted on: Cats Are Cool
On October 23 at 1:40 PM by RJ

I picked up a new toy called Hexbug nano. They are electronic bugs that run on watch batteries and move about and right themselves by vibratory propul... Read more

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On October 23 at 1:36 PM by bodawei

RJ Thanks for putting me straight there. Although 'town gas' sounds a logical enough name for what is piped around cities I see now that it has a... Read more

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On October 23 at 1:30 PM by RJ

I guess once you get started its of no consequence except that it requires some self discipline to put aside the payment every month, but the initial... Read more

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On October 23 at 1:00 PM by bodawei

I am agreeing now that the dialogue does not say explicitly that the rent is paid monthly after the initial payment of four months rent. Nor does the... Read more

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On October 23 at 12:40 PM by toianw

Hi RJ, Rent in China (at least in Beijing) is always quoted as a monthly amount regardless of how it's paid. I agree with Jason - there's nothing i... Read more

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On October 23 at 12:37 PM by RJ

Coalbed methane or coalbed gas would be a form of natural gas but "town gas" usually refers to coal gas that is manufactured. Coalbed gas can be a sa... Read more