Who Let the Dogs Out!

I am in Hong Kong for CNY, it's always good to get out of Shanghai every once in a while. I've been taking the bus more in HK, it's so convenient, and everything here makes more sense than they do in SH. It is extremely obvious that things in SH are not properly planned out, and is no wonder that I get pissed at someone somewhere in SH at least once a day.

And the people in HK seem much nicer, they line up, say thank you and also will let people such as elders or people with the right of way go ahead of them. I almost forgot about being nice, until on the bus, a few of the passengers gave the bus driver some red pocket money (lai see / hong bao). I cannot imagine people in China, especially the Shanghainese, doing that to complete strangers.

Having said that, I need to get me some lai see!

Gong xi fa cai / Gong hay fat choy ... Happy Chinese New Year and I wish you a Happy and Prosperous Year of the Dog!

Googled in China

The recent news of Google adjusting their search engine for China is an intelligent and very necessary move for Google if they are to survive in China's changing Internet landscape. In a country where Internet usage growth is soaring, everyone in China that uses the Internet knows Google right now. I would argue that to "Google" something, is also as familliar to the Chinese as it is in the West. And if you don't believe the hype about Baidu.com, then you should believe the hype, because Baidu.com is also widely used. I took an informal survey among my local friends and everyone also uses Baidu. But Google's latest move, should keep Baidu's stock tame and maintain Google's foothold in China.

"Searches for the Falun Gong, the Dalai Lama and Taiwanese independence all seem to have results omitted..."

Google.com still works for me right now, but when it kicks in, I suppose there are some tricks to try instead of using Google.cn.  This includes the two following links:

http://www.google.com/options/index.html
http://www.google.ca/

If foreign companies expect to make a tonne of money in China, then they must follow the rules. And if they do make a tonne of money, they'll still be harassed, but only because the Man expects you to share.

If you still don't get it, it can be simply put that in China's eyes: "This is my house, and if you don't like it then you can get the F*&K out!"

With that, I'd like to wish you all a Happy Chinese New Year and prosperous year of the Dog!

Party of 2005 in Shanghai

I just found out recently that our Diesel Launch event last November, got an award for Party of the Year in Shanghai. It was voted by a Shanghai local media agency and is being given an award tonight. In addition to that, Diesel's HQ, also voted China as best party internally. I must admit myself, it was one of the best ones that we did last year. Completely off the hook. To celebrate, some of the Diesel management from HK are flying up to Shanghai to receive their award. Party at Shanghai's Bon Bon tonight. Bon Bon is a new club that opened recently in Shanghai and is affiliated with God's Kitchen. Even though it's become a popular club in SH, I still prefer my dose of Hip Hop and R&B.

More pictures of the Diesel party can be found here.

Blogging Slut

This will be my first official blog on the blogger site... I already have one on Xanga, I guess it won't hurt if I try another one. Nothing wrong with blogging around I suppose...

If you want to visit my old posts, you can find them here: http://red-man.xanga.com/