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Dutch day at the Shanghai World expo
A few weeks ago I was asked by the Dutch ministry of Foreign affairs to help with a special project. During the time it was a big secret that during the Dutch National day at the World Expo in Shanghai (18 May), the crown prince of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander would visit with his wife, Maxima...
Expensive cars rotting away in a Shanghai Police depot
Posted under China on Thursday, 11 February 2010 by Joop Dorresteijn
These cars are obviously being put to good use. Close to Xinzha road Shanghai, there is a police depot filled with (confiscated?) cars. Whilst the particular car in the picture doesn't fit my taste, it should be quite an expensive car, but it has been there for months (obviously) and is covered by...
Some parents really step up role in children’s dating game
Posted under China on Thursday, 17 September 2009 by Joop Dorresteijn
While walking around Shanghai last weekend, we came across the most particular scene at the People's Park. Hundreds of elders had gathered and were having a market like situation where a few were adverting something and others were inquiring.
We found out that they had eagerly gathered to...
Shanghai Marathon 2009
With the whole Seoul Hangang Marathon experience still fresh in mind, I decided to subscribe for half a marathon in Shanghai. This particular run is quite a bigger event, taking place in the heart of the city.
Isn't Shanghai a terrible dirty city to run the marathon? While some might expect...
The 20 cent workout in Shanghai
A 40 year old Chinese man drives his motor bike with carrier filled with barbells, dumbbells and a radio to the park outside my Shanghai compound every evening. Upon arrival, he marks an area of roughly 40 square meters and unloads the heavy weights. Shortly after, the place is packed with...
Pictures from around Shanghai
Posted under China on Monday, 14 September 2009 by Joop Dorresteijn
Old meets new
Taken at the Jingan temple "Temple of Peace and Tranquility" this afternoon.
Wiki: "The first temple was built in 247 AD, at the time of the Kingdom of Wu, during the Three Kingdoms period. Originally located beside Suzhou Creek, it was relocated to its current site in 1216...
One of the things that make living in Shanghai so great
Posted under China on Thursday, 3 September 2009 by Joop Dorresteijn
One of the nice things of living in China is to witness the feel-good energy that (most) people receive from the tremendous growth the country is going through. Development can be turbulent, but I am receiving a lot of smiles on the street as well. I was talking with a 60 year old Chinese woman in...
Good morning China (video: Fireworks in the morning)
I have experienced some Chinese culture, one of the things that made me interested in the country were the fireworks. In The Netherlands, we can only light fireworks for a number of hours per year, during new years eve. From the age of six, I used to spend every new years eve with my Chinese...
Chinese do not pay attention to red traffic lights anyway
I decided to buy a simple (20 euro) bike at the Carrefour last week, as there are many more bikes and bike roads in Shanghai then in Seoul. Finally I feel free in the city!
Is it dangerous to cycle through Shanghai? My first response would be that it's certainly not easy to cycle here. First off...
Finding an Apartment in Shanghai: How to pay what the locals are paying
When I arrived in Shanghai, I asked some of my friends here how I could find a good appartment to rent. Most of them recommended to look for apartments at Craigslist, Smartshanghai or Cityweekend. All these recommendations were a great source to get aquatinted with the housing market in Shanghai...
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I'm Joop. Dutch. Swedish graduate. Korea lover. Project manager @ unitedstyles.com
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