China Observations
I’m currently in Shekou (Shenzhen, China). Here are some things I would like to share with you.
1. Many people reading this will think beyond all doubt that red means stop and green means go. These same people, with this same mental model, will think that red means off and green means on. I can’t blame you for thinking this way. I think this way! However, for a moment, I want to challenge your assumption. In China, red seems to means on, active, and go, whereas green means office, inactive, and stop. This isn’t 100% true, but it is damn close.
2. I saw a dude on a pink bike ride by me today. I was walking along talking with a friend and he blasts by us on this very pink, girlish looking bike. It was extremely feminine. Interestingly, I think I was the only person who giggled. Every other person walking and riding didn’t think he looked odd at all. In fact, I’m sure I looked much more odd than that guy. One of 2-3 caucasian people in a 10 mile radius! It is strange to be in the minority to this extent.
3. About one year ago I was in Shekou and there were definitely more bikes that cars. Without a doubt. However, now there are cars everywhere. I dare say that there might be as many cars as bikes. Well, maybe not, but the growth in cars in this Chinese economic development zone is serious. Very serious. It is also extremely interesting to me that the cars are quite large. I’ve seen Mercedes, Buick, Nissan, Honda, and VW. I’m told that VW was the first to dig into this area, maybe even China as a whole, and they are the market leaders. (Isn’t this all wonderful market intelligence? You can’t buy this stuff it is so good!)
4. I’m using a cell phone modem card. Using jargon I would say I am using a PCMCIA CDMA Modem. You throw the card in the slot, load the driver, click a few buttons, enter a username, password, and calling number, and you are set. It is extremely easy to use. And, remember, I’m in China. The infrastructure supporting this card is in place. Of course, I feel that this is definitely a luxury and would venture that most people walking down the street would not be able to afford this.
5. People are skinny. Some look healthy, some do not. I’m not that big of a guy in America but I’m bigger than almost all the Chinese I encounter. That doesn’t mean much, but it is interesting I think. It is certainly different than what I am used to.
6. I’m in China but I ate in an Irish pub, which of course is owned by an Australian company. About 2 blocks from the place I am staying (which requires that I walk by the hookers in front of some bars), there is, of course, a McDonalds and a Starbucks. The place I’m at was basically built for the sake of the expatriates. They call the place “SeaWorld” because there is a boardwark, beach area, and a boat. It isn’t that dirty at all, but the quality of the construction could be better, and there is a litter problem. There people here are not as tidy as they are in, say, Singapore.
August 3rd, 2004 at 2:41 pm
I was watching a show about the China Auto Show 2004 last week. They said VW has something like 35% of the market. And I think the number of cars has increased something like 600% in the last 5 years.
I don’t remember the exact numbers, but it was incredible growth in a short time span.
August 3rd, 2004 at 3:04 pm
I dont know if it’s OSHA standards or some other, but here in the US, most industrial machines have red for on (dangerous), green for off (no moving parts). I think its an international standard.
August 5th, 2004 at 10:19 am
A guy on a femanine pink bike??? Wrong, very very wrong….period.
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August 7th, 2004 at 8:47 am
Arrived in Shanghai today and it has progressed more since being here 2 years ago. Quite a skyline and futuristic. Will send on some photos when I get a chance and perhaps we can post some to webword John?
One day plan to see more of China.
rgds,
Daniel Szuc
August 10th, 2004 at 6:09 am
Sometimes when you pay for things in China they examine the money very carefully to ensure that its real. This happened in both McDonalds and Mr Donut.
August 12th, 2004 at 1:49 am
Went for a walk in Shanghai last night in some of the smaller streets in the City. The thing that struck me was the pockets of poverty still visible amongst all the commercial development. People also enjoy sitting out on the street in the heat and choose not turn on lights in their house. Amazing place.
October 26th, 2004 at 2:14 am
In China, red means stop and green means go, same as in USA. Wondering why you got a wrong expression.
October 26th, 2004 at 2:17 am
It’s odd for a man to ride a pink bike, but not odd enough to be giggled
March 29th, 2005 at 3:30 pm
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August 12th, 2005 at 10:26 am
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August 12th, 2005 at 10:27 am
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August 17th, 2005 at 8:03 pm
Well, I fully agree with your comment. :)
Martin
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October 17th, 2006 at 1:27 am
Online Education
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