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  1. Google addresses a problem with Mainland searching … finally: For a bleeding-edge tech company, it’s sure hard n... bit.ly/KOnksB about 7 hours ago via twitterfeed
  2. Hot Lasagna? You can’t handle the hot lasagna!: Ah, it’s Laowai Crackdown season again. Time to cringe as we wat... bit.ly/LGJDll 2:18 AM May 30th via twitterfeed
  3. Question: How much will it cost for an inexpensive new or used laptop in Chengdu? What about a desktop? bit.ly/KRinQh 10:56 PM May 29th via twitterfeed
  4. Catching a breath in Gansu: I’m currently in the middle of a bike trip from Beijing to Hainan. This isn’t my fir... bit.ly/KUL9xR 6:09 PM May 27th via twitterfeed
  5. Question: Can my landlord learn I have visitor in apartment ? bit.ly/LkFzai 7:40 PM May 25th via twitterfeed
  6. Question: Home inssurance? bit.ly/JRu37o 12:54 PM May 25th via twitterfeed
  7. Video: Rude Laowai arguing with Chinese on a train: Yet another for our “Bad Laowai” category. From Shanghaiist:... bit.ly/JKbVJp 11:57 AM May 16th via twitterfeed
  8. Question: Any thoughts on Karamay? bit.ly/JNmoDc 6:35 AM May 12th via twitterfeed
  9. Question: What is the cost of food in Linyi Shandong? bit.ly/JImE6p 6:25 AM May 11th via twitterfeed
  10. Question: Can I get international items in Chinese markets? bit.ly/JrVcu0 9:08 AM Apr 30th via twitterfeed
  11. Photo: Ceramics: A beautifully colourful shot from Australian-born John Horstman. The photo was taken in the Pan... bit.ly/Kpa5Ao 7:11 PM Apr 29th via twitterfeed
  12. Crackdown on illegal foreigners in China coming, reports say: We know you are here legally. No no, please put yo... bit.ly/K3Bjfw 7:01 PM Apr 26th via twitterfeed
  13. New Chinese superstitions: horoscopes and blood groups:   One thing you find out pretty soon if you come into co... bit.ly/JJREpz 11:12 PM Apr 24th via twitterfeed
  14. Question: how do you survive the bad days? bit.ly/JZu7wL 6:47 PM Apr 24th via twitterfeed
  15. Question: What kind of trouble can a laowai get in if an 'internship' turns more into a job? bit.ly/Jt2AYt 7:05 AM Apr 23rd via twitterfeed
  16. Killing me with kindness: They want to help. They really want to help. And whether you want it or not, they are ... bit.ly/IaUG4X 1:18 AM Apr 21st via twitterfeed
  17. Question: Getting the Best Out of VPN bit.ly/Jlt9KZ 8:29 PM Apr 19th via twitterfeed
  18. Laowai Warning: Casing the joint: As a group, foreigners in China tend to be hit with their decent share of scam... bit.ly/JkIbDl 9:44 PM Apr 18th via twitterfeed
  19. Top 10 Chinese cities, according to China expats: The results of China Daily's 2011 Amazing China voting have be... bit.ly/IqFFt0 2:53 AM Apr 11th via twitterfeed
  20. Question: the best mandarin course in shenzhen bit.ly/I2FQbU 1:31 AM Apr 11th via twitterfeed