Welcome to China
“Take off your bla,” ordered the woman. I was holding on to a form, with my passport photo attached, listing about 10 different medical departments. I had just clapped eyes on the most worrying word on...
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Here are 29 things about me; one for every year of my life. 1) Between the ages of seven and 13, I lived in 16 different places and went to six different schools. 2) I was 18 when I had my first kiss...
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Shanghai streaking
Although it surprises many people, rugby is increasing in popularity in China. I spent Sunday at the Shanghai Sevens wearing a fluffy Panda mask, got sunburnt anyway, and laughed and cheered all day....
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If 65 million people are doing it…
When it comes to Shanghai, it’s a case of two wheels good, two feet bad. You learn early on that if you’re a pedestrian you’re at the bottom of the food chain when it comes to road safety. After years...
View ArticleHairy crab season
[brightcove player ="25338054001" video="42039708001"] I mentioned hairy crabs before – the small crabs with furry claws that invade lakes and rivers around the world but are a deeply revered Shanghai...
View ArticleThe human right to live in Chelsea?
By Chelsea Girl in China Communes and dormitories. They don’t sound like part of a Conservative manifesto, but they could offer a genuine solution to slashing the government bill on housing in London....
View ArticleIf the hoodies want a warzone, give it to them
If David Cameron comes out today and says we need a debate, it will be unforgivable. This has been the default response since Tony Blair, from the prime minister down to police inspectors and borough...
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No quick fix for Shanghai sickness
It is now 19 days since I touched down back in London after four years in Shanghai. When I last blogged I was finding public transport one of my biggest problems. Crossing London each morning to get...
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Back to the bad old days in Paris
I see there’s a French film out this week that I want to avoid. It happens to me quite often. I see the trailer and think “thanks for the warning, I’ll definitely stay away.” It’s a case of the film...
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