Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Sunday, August 13, 2023
China Personal Experience
WHAT MAKES YOU SPECIAL?
When we find excuses to not preform simple tasks, duties, or just a positive mindset that moves us forward in Daily life, we are already on a slippery slope, Why? We have disconnected from our worth and values, what else is then left to drive us to achieving anything?
We have days of low moods, distracted from our frame or direction to complete what makes us actually feel good, however that standard should not become the norm.
The Maintaining your MONEY, MUSCLE, GAME AND FRAME should never be normal it should be the Goals you set in your daily life style.
Another Notable Birthday
What have i learnt from another day of my life and socialital norms? that Keeping my Standards, Values and Ability to Manage and adapt to challenges i face with a smile,optimistic view, see it simply as experience that life throws at me one that is neither GOOD OR BAD just Experiences
Relatinships
Values and traditional Eastern women offer men the simple expectations and requirements in a girlfriend and wife, there just is no comparison, the West a have lost the plot, a huge drift away from what was once stable and normal between the genders and sexes
Time will correct but what of the 'now generation' of women with living the life of Independance, social freedom and boss womenship? suffering and the wall is about to be a deafing reality sound and blow to them.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Chinese Students Studying Abroad
Chinese Students Studying Overseas
During my Three Months in the USA and May, I return to the UK
I Came to Realised from my interactions in both countries and social connections with Oriental Asians, primarily, Chinese Hong Kong and Tai’s that another perspective exists
An Interesting Aspect and refreshing view for me of these people working and living abroad so-called overseas residents or [ex-pats] to begin with I asked this to everyone i meet ”Chinese Student Study Abroad – Choice Or Peer Pressure?”
This Is A Big Surprise that leaves a unique awareness, of how society and our environment crafts the person, However, given the opportunity to change these parameters of circumstances the person has a choice to review, reassess, comprehend, challenge, and decide on options that are now available
Many Chinese Students Study Abroad
Ching and Snow!
Chinese Medical Students
In the UK, Eastbourne I had the fortune to meet several Asian women and men, some were students on a couple, in particular, are studying medicine one in Oxford the Girlfriend in Cambridge.
Then had to take time out to travel down to the seaside resort Eastbourne for a break from studies and some TLC seems, I came upon them during my usual morning jog and around 7 am
they were taking refuge under a shelter as the rain began falling in a light but consistent drizzle, I decide to impose on them and engage in a chat from both curiosities and for selfish reasons too Practising Chinese, ..why not
The Conversation Was Smooth from the start talking about life and studies and how they met and so forth, strangely and enough they both just arrived a few months ago from SHENZHEN the very city I was living and working in for several years.
That piqued my interest even more as we had found a commonality of districts and Shenzhen has intentionally known the Electronics market world. All the same, we moved on to the aspect of good, bad, or indifference to studying abroad in the UK.
The Consensus was that it was a great treat to experience the UK and its high-end university establishment, together with the quintessential sedate and relaxed from the pressure of Chinese family expectations around you daily.
Then the idea to stay and work in the UK was appealing though they showed a distinct fear of what is needed to achieve in securing a working position in the UK, it seemed too complicated and involved for them to consider.
A Discussion on how it appears from the outside of china and security or freedom to express and be yourself as you really want was raised, Snow then-girlfriend, was subjective yet believes that china suppresses information and availability to real-world news.
she claims that she sees free information being withheld from the Chinese people systematically and selectively that can upset the norm in China [ ”more power to the people will bring more dissatisfaction”]
From Ching the Guy, clearly, the conversation reflected he was a patriot, and rightly so, however not a blinded one, but an intelligent and clear-headed individual
Ching’s standpoint on this was that china is powerful and needs to realize that power came from its connection with the world, he states that Chinese working and/or living abroad are better position and informed to appreciate and understand the reality.
Ching also wanted to return to China to work for his master’s degree to gain the skills he needed to become a doctor. Snow was open to any choice Ching made.
UK Resident Software Developer
Days later I felt like eating some junk food and tested my craving in MacDonald also desperate for a coffee and apple pie, I was in the sun and decided I needed to find a good spot to see the screen of my computer to write my blog articles.
Hence I Collected my things and headed upstairs finding a small secluded area then a funky style single sitting podium style area. Laptop ready i began researching, looking up I saw an Asian woman glancing at me Hello !! …that was my queue to approach and start a dialogue.
I Revel In This Situation; we ensued on a long conversation as if we knew each other for years; it was easy and without discomfort, Her English was at a high level and I found out she was a software developer with a real interest in the job these days.
She Moved From London from the fuss and busy environment to Pole gate near Eastbourne, the quiet life and seclusion from the limelight were perfect to hear needs, having 2 kids and entertaining mum and dad from north China was a good family environment and outside of China.
Min Originally from Taiyuan, in Shanxi, is a UK resident after studying and finding work in a company in Brighton, has lived here for over 10 years. As a mother of 2 girls she considers herself as happy and self-contained with her current life, Min displays assertiveness and an international attitude, less focused on material things and position, different from the Chinese I met in China or holiday travelers.
So We Can Draw from this that people of cultures and backgrounds can raise their ideals and concepts even break the Traditions and Values placed on them by parents, peers, and families, Allowing a degree of options. As Min stated, she still faces the cultural mindset of the mother who tries to enact and impose in her home here in the UK
Amy Tailand
English Student
Amy a 6 Month improvement student from Thailand, speaks pretty good English possible a level 7
We Met in a Bookstore at Eastbourne center, a very approachable young lady with an interest in books, her question me was what’s the best way to learn English and improve
I suggested maybe starting with some simple poems, find a genre she liked and begin basic layout and appreciation of the content and point of the poem, she was thankful and later searched the section mentioned.
Amy Enjoys The Opportunity to mingle and interact with the university’s multicultural students, meeting all nationalities in the class and exchanging and sharing experiences, difficulties, and lifestyles, she has spent some time in HONG KONG.
She believes the importance of traveling and cultural sharing is the cornerstone to the richness of intelligence and understanding, Amy also is adamant that one future, vision, and creativity are part and parcel of Openness and appreciation of the world.
Her View on Language is that we only get better or driven by language if we can take part in the counties and its people. Amy is a firm believer that her skills and interests will be heightened by her travel and appreciation of what is out there, good or bad
Amy Speaks Tai Language but has embraced Guangdong Hua [ Hong Kong Chinese ] she sees Chinese here in Britain and states they surprise her how open they are to what she first experienced in her home country by Chinese tourists
Conclusion
Students from Asia and particular China have a great prestigious attraction to UK scholarship, the historical backdrop of UK and Eaton, Cambridge, Oxford as high profile educational establishments to make employers eyes raise in good hopes of impeccable credentials
Learning and developing internationally for students naturally, organically, brings into focus the need to rationalize and re-assessment of ”what was to what is” challenges to values predetermined ideals and previous beliefs, in-turn a clarity and self realization of worth and choices is reached.
Chris Jones
Monday, April 10, 2023
Taichi China
Welcome to Taichi Page
Who are we?
I am christopher British National, Allan is Chinese, we are long term friends and my teacher!
I am from UK, living in China 15 years, Allan is in Shenzhen just over the border from Hong Kong.
Why this page and classes?
Let's offer some background to help understand our purpose and our strategy and genuine purpose ''We'' Allan and Me Chris (aka) Yi Yang created and promoted the Art to you guys.
Friendship
I met Allan while living in China, and we connected in early 2010 if I recalled, he was interested in learning English and learning more about foreign lifestyles, Additionally about starting a business that I was running in Shenzhen for years. 
We spoke mainly via WeChat china's famous app that grew from the QQ standards, but better,
We planned to meet in person many times but for one reason or another denied that event, finally in 2019 on a return trip to China from the UK we causally enquired about our lives, and boom, a plan was formed to meet and discussed possibilities.
Allan has always been in Martial arts, Taichi boxing, and Taichi, also Kung fu, his idol was Bruce Lei, Jackie Chan, and Jet Lei, famous characters of the art.
He once told me he imitated how they behaved in the early days, however, developed his own approach and was genuine in his quest to be top in his field.
Telling me the history of how he started, his mentors and masters, and the competitions in mainland China and hong kong he attended, with accolades as long as your arms.
Impressive and not boastful just plain factual. Allan by nature is a gentle unassuming guy anyone would get on with and humble in many ways too, speaks English at an intermediate level too.
He wouldn't let me pay for lunch, even invited me to meet his family, saying to his son to regard me as Uncle Chris..lol
We spent more time getting to know each other's goals and ideals, finally spending time on the mountains videoing some of his movements with stunning scenery sometimes accompanied by his son and wife. Allan took me under his wing to learn the art too.
Starting and our Plan
One Eventful day we sat down after a workout to discuss how we could promote his dreams and goals of taking his taichi worldwide, allowing others to learn this beautiful activity and its related philosophy.
I started by offering to write blogs on his experiences, the benefits to participants of this activity, its philosophy, who can do it, and why they should engage in it.
It was crystal clear that everyone and anyone could adapt this art to their own speed, strength, and daily life, what's even more interesting is the more you learn the more you are drawn into the philosophy and culture as I found out personally.
Website Promotion
I took it upon myself to open a blog site called Chinese4idiots, a strange name, thanks to Mum in the USA for that one? the site was my way of expressing my life in China offering advice and travel information on all you need to know from money matters, apartment, nightlife, love, working teaching, or startup business as this list is endless, and experienced.
The site was popular, however, I had a debate with the host company and I had to park it up until I could spend more time and give it my full attention, ...W.I.P
What is Taichi?
Anyway back to Taichi, Taichi- (some refer it as Tai jie) is first based on philosophy, cultrally acquired, traditions and a defensive mechanism origonally. Taichi is about the flow if Yin and Yang, the global balance of everything we know, feel think, spirit and inner self equibrium.
The icon is the black and white entangled sperm-like shape in a circle as below. a representation or good and bad, hot and cold, high and low, life and death, in effect BALANCE!
Allan provided the videos and when I was around training with him I would do the videos live. samples of these are online here for your viewing, you are seeing Allan in person and can appreciate his level of English. remarkable for one that was self-taught.
We had agreed on offering classes feely to interested viewers, and give them the opportunity to engage with a teacher of experience, teaching ability, and compassion to newbies, something he is doing in schools, academies, events, social venues, and private groups around Shenzhen where he lives, many foreigners are his students, tai-chi chuan.
For Allan, this goes past making money and he seeks it to leave a legacy for himself, he has the talent, capacity, and mindset to achieve it.
My Distractions
I have been back to the UK, USA, UKRAINE so some neglect on my Facebook blog and page has but I have in the past few months reconnected and pushed his dreams and goals, we have also spoken about keeping it going and depending on your responses to go live, given the time zone differences of course but that's the way we would like to see this develop a global school for everyone at all levels.
What we Need from you (yin yang)
We don't seek special favors what we do hope is that you are honest and give us your feedback so we can improve and provide better engaging scenarios that gain your attention and fulfill your needs.
We don't seek special favors what we do hope is that you are honest and give us your feedback to improve and fulfill your needs.
Thanks for your time and interest see you on our page with many videos of china its culture, lifestyle, quirkyness, humor, family insights, ages, timelessess!
come join our community ask qiestions!
TAICHI FACEBOOK:
shorturl.at/KMSX8
Allan and Chris
ni hen gao xin ( we are happy to see you )
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Tourist Visa China
China
Tourist Visa
If you are into Nightlife and the social scene, bars and clubs, outdoor sports activities, promenade walks and parks, hiking and mountain walks, business events, shows, and so on…no problems
Canadian Coffee Shop: Get a Tourist Visa China
Yesterday I came upon a Canadian Coffee shop, These coffee shops ai am advised are new in the area, fortunately, a good experience with discounts on their coffee and food wrap at a respectable price.
Intrigued to find out more, I started researching the company a conglomerate from Brazil, Yet managed by an American group, This Arm of the Conglomerate is based in Canada, and extending into the China marketplace
Opinion on Product
- Standard Coffee medium Cup 18rmb ~ good balanced beans taste!
- Wrap (scrambled egg and ham) tasty and nutritional not salty, good size!
Business Expectations:
Quite recently I received interest from SME’s to cooperate in businesses wanting to get on the European and international platforms. Well works for me, however, each fell short digging deeper their agenda and required was not investment, instead, looking for an established retailer, company, b2b, b2c, and not interested in investing themselves, only at supplier basis.
Forging cooperation in business is possible in China, but you need to be clear on their agenda and be an established player coming to the table with SME businesses in China.
Personal Space and Friends: Get a Tourist Visa China
Personal Space, is only as good as the quality of Friends you keep, relationships I found are plentiful, be aware that relying on them may be costly and a fool’s errand, many see a target on your head with their personal benefits, ”give nothing take all” mentality in the majority. Don’t be fooled by foreigners either they have another level of greed. Caution and awareness will be your Best Friend and Alliance
Stormy Weather: Get a Tourist Visa China
Shenzhen is weathering Bouts of Sporadic infections, together with Nature’s Very own late Summer Stormy Periods. traveling requires careful consideration, I personally hit the (EC) English corners randomly, partly because I need another level of communication and variation, sometimes, fortunately, I meet other foreigners seeking the same outlet, also meeting a few traveled and seasoned Chinese who speak acceptable English. It’s an amusing setup with intriguing responses and attitudes in unusual ways
Summary
2021 has accumulated changes for me as a traveler and ex-pat, and the world changes do impact your cross-border travels. The ability to rebound when things go downhill or sideways is essential, the lifestyle by its very nature is open to unexpected incidents some turn sour too.
It’s the price we pay for following our dreams and inspirations. What we should take from these episodical experiences is what doesn’t break or kill you makes you stronger, wiser, and character-building
I believe it’s a test of our metal, our capabilities, our capacity and freedom
Cj
Head vs Heart
Head vs Heart Decisions
Plans and Spontaneity
Have you ever taken a turn, or without a plan make a decision that brings more benefits than you could ever dream for that day, what happened, and did you believe that the benefits outweigh the worries, efforts, or otherwise plans you would have made?
Well Ditto!
This is the feeling and awareness I have experienced today, Spontaneous reaction Yes, this was a last-minute change of heart vs head, and you know who won
A Brand New Start
Today after my usual workout in my community, the decision was set I Got ready had the all planned out, it was to visit the city check out some places of past haunts revive some memories, and maybe some fresh ones in the process, yet as I arrive at the metro station, I was immediately reminded of a stream I saw and had decided I would try when the moment was right, well why not today my little shoulder devil said? when would the time ever be right I pondered!
Having this epiphany, I considered how nice the day was and the cool wind to assist my walk, it seemed perfect a choice.
Where it would lead me to was not important, I would just walk as far as I felt and make detours as and when I needed, let's be clear about one thing here, I am not one for trails and serious trip planning, so this was going to be a baptism of fire in a good way, a test of what's to come.
Arriving at the place of the stream, I surveyed the scene, and looking up and down I could see that it had great potential, why? well, the flower blossoms staring me in vibrant pink and purple beckoned me on, enticing me to commit on this river escapade, and so I did!
The stairs to the river were filled with overhanging trees and all filled to the brim with these vivid flowers, birds swooped around wildly, butterflies chased each other in a kind of erratic love mating madness, the mood was set and I was primed to get underway.
People's Interests
A few fishermen sat on the river's edge, some of the young families hunkered around the waters edge with fresh catch, discussing what to do about it, if to throw it back or keep it in the jar of water already holding a few fish.
Walking past I focussed on putting one foot after another in the direction of my goal, I could feel the rush of a cool breeze full in the face, It was refreshing and inclined to welcome the effort ahead, Mobilized, invigorated, and fired up my stroll became faster, but with a casualness, I might add all was looking good!
Breakwater Crossing and Scene
Coming to a bend in the river I came to a small breakwater but well designed allowing people to cross by standing on strategically equally placed slabs of stone, this sure was a real treat, with added interest as I also noticed partly hidden stair, with a cultural building above on the other side, additionally further down the river loomed a bridge in typical Chinese style architecture, this I had to see up close.
Chinese Culture and Myths
Ascending the stairway I entered another world, Chinese cultural buildings and garden was already promising, greeted by a small secluded gift and snack shop, further along, were avenues of trees and outbuildings all in Chinese traditional designs, one was a 9th story tower, [akin to the ''tower of Pizza',]
Walking towards trees judging to be over 100 years, I was pleasantly confronted by a huge building in the shape of ''long cheng'' Dragon in Gold and Red, holding what can be described as a LARGE pearl in its mouth, If there is a significance to that but I am not privy to it.
The body of the creature disappeared into the trees and snaked away around the bend, appearing from time to time between the tall trees for what looked like 400 feet or more. the tail was somewhere in the distance there!
Chinese Dragons
The Dragon is a Mythical creature of great strength, power, and a signature of Chinese culture, from ions ago, Just watch movies like Bruce lee's 'Enter the Dragon', China State shows of Men in Costumes and a big Dragon Head, performing incredible acrobatics on stilts and in the streets, a culmination of musical cultural dances, beautifully and skillfully in an extravagant display
Deciding to check out the size of this structure I came across many other interesting activities and objects,
This comprised of a communal area with outdoor working gym apparatus, children's play area, and gardens in full bloom and shockingly vivid colors
Strikingly Beautiful Path
The Bridge I saw earlier was a more attractive close-up, with an arched body ''like in a fairy tail'' elaborate carvings and painted archways hung overhead, on those were many typical red lanterns, all along with the structure of the bridge, People stood taking photos and some resting on the wooden benches either side of the walkway it was the place for a photoshoot
People and Interaction
The day was filled with more interaction of men, women, Students, even the older generations than I can ever remember in my years living in China, this day brought it all together without even trying other than an impromptu change to my plans, the scene was here people were enjoying the environment and perhaps by that very nature receptive or susceptible to making an effort in conversation, I can count at least 7 people from school kids, young ladies, grandfathers playing instruments, guys working out on the bars, and kiddos with mums running after them, incredible and yet unusual in my years of experience in china.
Finally, I arrived at the entrance of what was a park, Another huge dragon was also there spouting out water from the mouth as an ornament statue, as a quiet day I was lucky to appreciate the item without too much interruption, my perfect photo shooting began again.
The Early Bird Gets No Breakfast.
Of all the days I decided to give my usual cereals and nuts a rest, I needed something else, but by the time I arrived at this park it was perhaps 2 hrs later, so around noon I was starved and had only a flask of Chinese tea to stave off hunger and a rumbling stomach. Restaurants I could not find al were working small shops, so I elect to find a corner shop and purchased a cola and a large tub of ice cream with nuts, Witting on a chair outside the Shop [usual in china] I sat to enjoy this treat.
Inquisitive Passersby
Kids from school passing by curiously surrounded me and inquired who was and why I was in China, my name, and so on... asking if they could be my friend, lol attracting two passing young women also curious about what was going on, more conversation ensued.
The crazy thing was that the shop owner came out shortly after the ladies had taken my contact details and left, He began asking curiously if I was wearing some special perfume because he couldn't understand why I was so popular only after being outside the shop some 30mins?...lol funny guy!
I must say that being to communicate in the language, (though not fluently in Chinese,) Without the ability this would not have taken place, the natives survey you as just a foreign traveler, leaving a void which they feel unsure, and most likely not approach.
More excitement was in my mind as to how the rest of this day is likely to unfold.
Finally a Late Lunch
Making up for the loss of energy and being absolutely starved, arriving at a nice restaurant near home, I pushed the boat out ordering two delicious dishes a soup and a side dish of green-leaved vegetable, that hit the mark 110%, Lovely!
This Story's Morals
The moral of this story is that no matter how unexcited, boring, set routine, or dismal it seems, there are times where rational vs intuitiveness decision making takes the back seat, In many cases, I find myself whether they be in UK, Kyiv, Europe, Asia or with family, it pays off than not!
Getting out and exercising both your legs and mind puts you in the social scene, places you in situations of possibilities, not just for you but others out there perhaps also in the same frame of mind or situation. looking for alternatives and options.
We all want, even desire change, interaction, social connections, interventions, inspiration, and conversation to exist as normal people, without it we surely will not grow, be what we can be, achieve higher or better self-esteem, grab opportunities, To be in the Game or on the playing field.
You don't need to be a guru, a socialite, an extrovert, or some smooth-talking chic' or dude, Instead just get into the stream of others' view, bring forward awareness and it will happen naturally.
As I see it, every day we have is a gift and one to pursue with fear, but with open minds and hearts!
Chris
China Glass Factories
Qixian, China
RENOWN FOR GLASSWARE
Qixian county, in central Shanxi province
Population approx. 272,000 and 854 square meters of area.
A history dating back some 2,200 years. Commanding 200 notable historic figures who claimed Qixian as their home.
Important Historic Figures
Poets Wang Wei, Wen Tingyun (Tang Dynasty Period 618-907), Novelist Luo Guanzhong, (Ming Dynasty1368-1644)
Also merchants of Shanxi the Qiao and Qu families.
GLASSWARE AND QIXIAN
Glassware is a featured business of Qixian, encompassing 40 glassware companies. Glassware of 6,000 varieties with worldwide export of glassware to over 80 countries.
Pear trees are another livelihood of the area
STYLE
The monumental archway of the Qiao Family Compound, a famous family of Shanxi merchants
DISH
Wantuo, a type of noodle from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), is one of Pingyao's local snacks with a long history.
CHINA WHOLESALER MANUFACTURERS
A friend's experience to the new Company who initiate a for all visit employees to their glassware factory
A fantastic experience, visiting the glassware production line.
Last Thursday, all the new sales started pre-job training. It is really an unforgettable experience for me.
CRYSTAL GLASSWARE MANUFACTURERS
Company: Excellent Operation, 山西宜欧家具用品有限公司
We were sent to Qixian where our factories are located and visited hand-making, semi-automatic, automatic, post-process glassware factories, warehouses, logistics companies, and domestic selling offices.
As is known to all, the raw materials of glassware are sand, to be precise, Silica. It seems easy to transfer Silica into glass FORM.
However, the process of making red wine glassware is much more complex.
THE PROCESS OF GLASSWARE
- At first, workers put selected raw materials into a fusing kiln, that is heated to over 1,400 degrees centigrade.
- Then, the first batch of workers removes moderate raw liquid material from the fusing kiln with a long pipe.
- They put it in a fixed mold or unfixed mold and blow the liquid material until the material begins to take shape.
- The second batch of workers adds stems to the blown shapes.
- The third batch of workers adds pedestals to the stems.
- Next, cut the top part of the glass shape after annealing. Polish and chamfer the glass edge.
It is not enough at this point, as washers need to wash the glass several times and dry them. Following that, the rims of all glassware require further polishing on the fire again.
Inspection Process
The final but the most important aspect of the process and product lies in its inspection.
Inspectors need to find and qualify any defective line products, applying ratings by signifying items as either first-rate quality and second-best products.
Defective Items
All the defective goods will be sent to the fusing kiln again.
Qualified products are then sent to post-processing factories or be packed for shipping or storage. That is the whole process of manual production.
CRYSTAL GLASSWARE: Automatic vs Semi-Automatic
Semi-automatic production and automatic production look easier and much more effective than manual production.
But machine-made glassware is usually heavier and can't avoid revealing ''joint lines'' a ponderous process.
Machine vs Handmade
Therefore, machine-made product items can't replace hand-made for the finish and holistic qualities. Top-class quality glassware must be hand-made, requiring workers to have rich experience and high-level skills.
Even the smallest mistake during the manual production process would create a poor or uneven distribution of glass thickness, even bubbles within the glass.
During production, hundreds of workers are engaged in the production of glassware around the scorching heat of the ovens.
The production lines run 24 hours a day and never stop with three batch workers changing shifts.
The scene was so collaborative that I felt the greatness of laborers and these special skills.
Moreover, each product was treated carefully because it represented the sweat and painstaking effort of laborers.
CHINA GLASSWARE FACTORIES
段永康: Duan Yongkang : Owner
Company: Excellent Operation, 山西宜欧家具用品有限公司
The new Owner (Duan Yongkang) who {possess 16 companies to date at 34 years of age} quite the entrepreneur
Developed By converting a single factory into four separate concerns and businesses areas
Establishing:
- post-process factories,
- logistics company,
- packing company
- several inner online shops.
Previous Owner:
Jingpeng, an old factory established in the 1980s, then the ex-boss sold lock stock and barrel to Duan Yongkang prior to immigrating to Canada.
C.j
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Transferwise
If you are the lucky one's that fly around globally spending time here and there regularly, this is always a tough call being able to effectively manage your international money across borders, something in the past was a total nightmare, with visiting local banks, getting your point across in another language, or just not finding a local establishment easily. Trust me I have done this too many times from eastern Europe to South-America and Asia. It's a job within a job, Repeatedly exchanging cash into a foreign currency costs time effort, and a lot of unwanted hidden Costs.
TransferWise, as a focused and game-changer company is challenging the traditional system with its “borderless banking,” approach that makes managing your money in multiple currencies a walk in the park and stress-free.
Borderless Bank Account
What's even more satisfying is, It’s possible to do regular money transfers through the platform without setting up it's a borderless bank account. ''Our mission statement Money without borders - instant, convenient, transparent and eventually free''
Features:
TransferWise: Setting up a borderless bank account free and only requiring the initial $25 deposit. The clever thought to set out designated currency sections in your bank account is a simple yet very useful feature; i.e.
Just adding your Euro account, you will see that the bank account comes equipped with a SWIFT number, a defacto in Europe, and adding a (GBP)British account, that balance consists of a (Six digit 00-00-00)sorting code. TransferWise bank account will support and manage over 40 currencies.
MasterCard / TransferWise: Best Money Transfer Companies
TransferWise account issues and uses a MasterCard (Debit) and funds can be added in a variety of ways. The debit card is integral to your account and allows you to convert your currencies across balances (a nominal fee), The big Plus is cash withdrawal from foreign ATMs is about a sixth of the incurred cost compared with other debit cards, Stated by the company.
- Account Pay Options: debit card, credit card, direct debit, wire transfer, Apple Pay. Payment option Costs will depend on Sender currency being paid or converted to Target currency.
- Account Fees: $0 monthly account fee, converting currencies using your card is subject to a 0.45% to 3% fee; ATM withdrawals on a 30-day period is $250 and are free, outside of that expect a 2% fee.
- Speed of funds: The time period of funds arrival to your MasterCard depends on how they’re added, but generally are available within seconds.
- Per Transaction limits: There are no limits of how much you can receive and keep in all currencies other than USD. But a $250,000 limit per transaction per day, with a $1,000,000 limit per year is set.
Recommended Fastest International Cash Transfer:
WorldRemit:
Digital money transfer service: Online Money Transfer Worldwide
In choosing a reliable and trustworthy service for international cash transfers, it’s super important to consider rates of exchange and related visible and hidden Costs charged by these services—invariably they don't follow a similar or standard service charge amount.
WorldRemit users can send money to people in well over 145 countries. And has some of the lowest competitive cash transfer Costs on the market, offering a significantly better rate of exchange rate to its competitor Xoom.
- Prerequisite: You are required to own an account in your name to use WorldRemit, if not signing up is free.
- Payment Options: Google Pay, Bank account, credit, debit or prepaid card, Poli, Interac, ideal, Soford, Trustly, Apple Pay.
- Charged Fees: Dependent on the target point, the Transfer Costs will vary, given this example to deliver $50 to Walmart in Mexico, you can expect a fee of $3.99.
- Speed to Funds: In general transfers are pretty much instant; however home delivery may take between 24 hours up to seven days, due to locations.
- Transfer limits: Is Country dispatched Dependent, for example, If you’re sending from the U.S. Via credit, debit, or prepaid card, you are able to send $5,000 per transaction and a max amount per 24hr of $9,000
Recommended Fast Domestic Bank Transfers: Online Money Transfer Worldwide
Zelle
This option to forward the money to someone's Bank account, not fussed about the benefits of paying directly from an app (Alipay or PayPal), Zelle's peer-to-peer tool for bank account transfers stands tall. While other Wire transfers via bank to the bank may take days and if you're in a rush that wouldn't do; This is where 'Zelle', is your best buddy, completing your transfers in minutes. Over 5,400 institutions use Zelle's capable Network—the bottom line is numerous users access a fast, No- fee bank transfer facility.
How it works:
Direct co-operation with Banks and credit institutions work with Zelle to offer a quality service. Customers need to register directly with Zelle, made possible with their own bank’s app or website for membership. No problem if your bank isn't a partner as you can still use the service, If via its Android or iOS apps (this will only work if your recipient account is part of that partnering Zelle status). Or your out of luck!
- Transfer Options: Transfers must be directly from your bank account with Zelle.
- Standard Fees: $0 to send or receive money (it is highly recommended that you verify with your bank on additional charges they could be levied on the transaction prior to initiating any transfers)
- Speed of funds: Currently Registered Zelle recipients' will receive funds in “a matter of minutes,” zelle states.
- Transaction limits: Customers non-partnered with banks with Zelle and using this service via its smartphone app are limited to $500 per week.
Recommended Money from Developed to Developing Countries
Remitly
Looking to transfer to an overseas bank account, looking for direct remittance to the recipients' destination location bank and local currency? Remitly is the answer to a low cost-efficient choice. With this service you are given a promised account deposit time—Guarantees are fulfilled with failures where you get your money back. Remitly's secret wild card is its express service for a small price of $3.99, this special service will automate transfers funds in minutes. The icing on the cake is comfort delivery to your recipient residence, in just 1-2 working days.
The Plan: Remitly account application is free. Completed you then decide where and how the money is dispatched i.e. In local Fiat Currency or USD
Payment Plan: Bank, credit, or debit cards.
Costs: Remitly’s Costs are fundamentally based on the amount of transferred remittance, location originating from and receiving destination, example, posting USD to the Hong Kong Dollar, no charge is levied if transferring using the economy option— But that doesn’t mean it’s free, you pay in another way since Remitly’s exchange rates are above the competition, it's a means to generate their operational income.
- Conversely, transferring U.S. to Brazil says, will notch up a $0.49 fee. The same is reflected with their Express transfer service where Costs vary. A 3% fee when paying with credit or business debit cards, sending in USD has a fee based on the cash sent.
- Speed of Funds: Best service in minutes is Express, Followed by the economy to bank a delay of 3 to 5 working days, Home service is available and depends on location and amount. Using Local partners for personal collections at specific location hyper marts and supporting businesses
- Transfer Limitations: The 3 tier transaction limits, each as you can imagine needing more access verification. Starting at $2,999 daily, up to Max $10,000.
Additional Info: Online Money Transfer Worldwide
Remitly is said to be the first online money transfer service to launch this feature in the US and offer the service internationally. Currently, Alipay, in alliance with local e-wallet partners, caters to more than 1.2 billion users globally. Alibaba Group
My Travel Experience
I traveled back to China on a 2-year travel visa from the UK, Yes just before the Pandemic, So since Feb 2019 I have was issued with temporary stay resident visa after the expiry of my travel visa. As an ex-pat my regular PSB visit issues 1 month to 3 months visas, I have come to realize that period of stay is now primarily placed on funds in your Chinese bank account.
- Each visit you have to present copies with today's date of the balances
Inflexible Views and Rules
What Is clear and defining, is that it matters not what you have outside of china, or recently My £UK assets kept in My Bank of China account, ( budgeted to maximize currency rates as required) They appear to only be interested in YUAN balance, additionally, My UK balance made zero difference to my application, no matter how I discussed with the Desk officials, They were not going to accept THATS THE RULES I was told, end of the discussion in a dismissive and haughty way.
Content List
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- Recommended
Domestic (P2P)Peer-to-Peer and Domestic Large Transfers 'PayPal'
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Fast International Cash Transfers 'Worldremit' - Recommended
Fast Domestic Bank Transfers 'Zelle' - Recommended World
Travelers 'Transferwise' - Recommended From
Developed to the Developing World 'Remitly'
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SUMMARY
China Transfers
Visa applications are super important, why? well the Chinese PSB office seem to decide on your length of stay at any one time [unless you have a working visa or sponsored diplomat or student exchange type)
My method of transfer to keep out of difficulties is bank transfers, though it is more costly it is established and solid in my case of 10 years in Asia, what I fear is getting the Chinese bank to initiate or set up a new system without hiccups, problems at the time I don't need and could effectively screw up the fluidity and working system I currently have in place
Take care of the pennies and the rest will look after itself
Christopher
Chinese Billionaires Mindset
Chinese Wealthy Group
China has developed and propelled its citizen's elite entrepreneurs and landowners [select groups in many cases] to giddy heights of wealth and prosperity, Making the Chinese Billionaires the highest earners in the world per capita.
China the new Financial Power House: The 40 year of growth of the Chinese markets and economy has changed many lives for the better and wors
Cities like Shenzhen, Beijing, and Shanghai have demonstrated this wealth only too ostentatiously, flaunting it in the faces of the majority rest of the country's [Ren] proletarians and poorly paid workers around the nation hard grafting workers.
Chinese Billionaires Mindset
These select groups of individuals have raised from almost obscurity to god-like figures of wealth.
The Percentage of Wealth is astoundingly biased and unbalanced to a few and the many are left to feed on the scraps.
This already creates a wealth divide that agitates the majority, caused friction by tv shows, frivolous statements by the rich on their lifestyles, insults people in a broader aspect of work against the gain.
Millionaires and Billionaires
Born from opportunities others will never see the light of day as opportunities, not have access to or even have the ability to get on the rung of that ladder, Many filthy rich are born into the wealth generated from a really good day of state in prime areas under government takeovers or independent buy-outs
This Generation of Rich
Have rarely suffered the indignities of climbing the development ladder, no instead earned it freely from the instant commercial boom, others have worked in an environment structured to gain maximum wealth with as little effort as possible, the get rich scenarios. Acquiring personal wealth has been the driving force and mindset of Chinese across the country
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The True Grafting: Predecessors
Have had much help with Guangxi, less than legitimate methods and official family connections
There are clear differences between mediocre people and successful people's daily habits.
#: Successful people have daily success habits that help them to move toward their goals,
whereas
#: Mediocre people have daily mediocre habits that keep them confined to a life
of mediocrity.
THE FLIP SIDE
Undergraduates, new graduate Young Chinese are rebelling against society through a simple act of resistance simply called: ''LYING DOWN''.
The rationale and drive to this action is to show intense disapproval to a controlling life they find themselves facing daily
Resistance to an unhappy working Rat race existence, the passive movement called Tangping, has flourished across the young Chinese millennials. A call to action is growing applying this TANGPING Movement. Supporters portray it as a Soft Defiant rejection against life's endless struggle and survival in the Chinese Working environment
Key Examples of Tangping, (“lying flat”) begins with refusing to get married, against having children, against buying a home, a car, Primarily refusing to work extra hours or having any job period
Others now refer to this action as a form of nonviolent resistance, even “ideological emancipation”. This could also be associated with the early belief and approach by Nelson Mandella's passive movement in Africa, These Young people are disenchanted with their present and future outlook, Preferring to walk away from consumerism, critics categorize this movement as defeatist Mentality
Ideological Emancipation
- rallying call
- have had enough of the Pressures of Working life
- rat race futility
- Beat Generation
- nonviolent resistance ~passive resistance”
- consumerism
How Did 'Tangping' Start
An unemployed Man created a post on the Chinese Tieba forum China in April 2021 Being unemployed over two years, drafted a lifestyle based on the simple living he adopted over the last two years, His grounded do little, low-effort, low-cost lifestyle, appealed to many fairly quickly, His approach to life consisted of working a few months in the year.
His reference to the Greek philosopher Diogenes, He posted a picture of himself lying in bed in the middle of the day with the curtains drawn. saying, “Lying flat is my sophistic movement,”
Sophistry
An example of sophistry is when you
use a fact in an argument to make your point even though you know the point is
false. Plausible but fallacious argumentation. Sophistry is the
deliberate use of a false argument with the intent to trick someone or a false
or untrue argument.
Daisy Zhang's Day: Tangping~ laying flat
“I stay at home and sleep and watch television series. Sometimes I go
out for walks, read books and just think a lot,” says Daisy 28, after
resigning from her job in the film industry in Wuxi a fortnight ago, she
described herself as “lying flat”
A LIFE THAT MATTERS
Chinese youths are now on the wagon train of liberty and independence, a separation from the traditional constraints of their parents and historic family bindings, This is the age of the new Millennials, this generation that will break the mold and bring about international changes for their race and generation
MAKING MONEY ONLINE
While we may not gain the lofty heights of billionaires we do have the ability and tools to raise the bar on our lifestyle and opportunities from today!
The theory and practice to use the internet and Build your new Business and Lifestyle starts as:
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My life as an online entrepreneur has taken a positive step since getting on the Social media and Blogging Arena
I would never consider my time wasted since leaving a good job in the city of London as a Unix administrator, or an English teacher in China, So I know that feeling t see it happening and not being part of that evolution to change your workplace and lifestyle. Hence I have collected TWO possibilities I have myself tried and tested,
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If you are open to changes and opportunities I recommend you try them and see you have the capability and dreams as I had today!
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China's Xi Jin Ping
Mid Autumn Festival Message
XI JING PING SPEECH
Mid-Autumn Festival China, Starts its Annual celebrations in good spirit, this holiday encompasses Wider Values For westerners, we may review this as a show of power and communist values, What we are not aware of are the following aspects of the Celebrations.
Oct 1st to Oct 8th
Universidad show: Watch this Super event in Shenzhen and be Awed
KEY Attributes: Mid Autumn Festival Message
- Respect for all service personnel during the covid-19 troubled times, their contributions, and loss of lives in aiding the process of their fellow men
- Sacrifices that many have incurred to assist the few that have fallen or faced difficult times past years and present time, China’s short furious developing years were incredible years of struggled hard work and commitment to surmount its depravities and lifestyle of past.
- Covid- 19 has left its mark on the people and it is clear that the government has encouraged and acted to assist other countries undergoing the ravages of this terrible outbreak.
- Notably, it should be said that this is not a display of country achievements only but the values that china has risen to and fight for its people, World support, and confirmation that difficult times will bring better times as we all succeed through Covid-19.
- These celebrations reflect China’s hopes and wish to other countries still fighting the dreaded germ
- Focus and support is also on the rest of the world, china realizes that no one country whatever its strengths can survive alone and that a world economy, social interaction, and global family is super important if we are all to have a better future and life.
Additionally
Let us not forget much criticism has been directed to china’s successes and Mr Ping. Its strict measures to quell covid-19, applying uncompromising restrictions, Tough work schedules, New development of outstanding projects and application to achieving them in surprisingly speedy time frames.
Investments in countries and providing technological advantages wherever necessary, Africa, India, Brazil, and others. No one else is doing this, regardless of intent.
The superpowers that be, continue to peer pressure and flex their muscles, needlessly in an effort to break or depreciate what is actually happening in China. Propaganda, news, embargos, political maneuvering Continue to challenge everything that china does perhaps because they have surpassed others by miles.
At this point the celebrations do also show that china feels it is capable to defend its borders, people and goals should it need to. The soft unassuming china has sharpened its dragon’s claws in a defensive posture in readiness to outside threats.
The Chinese [Mid Autumn] activities are in full bloom, events in every city, town, and village across china
Celebration Towns -Villages -Cities: Mid Autumn Festival Message
Some lavish other simple yet enjoyable to the holiday spirit, but what is important is the community and communal spirit is high and more social than ever!
Families come and go to different cities to either join sons, daughters that work and provide support, Alternatively, sons and daughters return to families in their cities to enjoy the less stressful and working environment they find themselves in Cities.
Government Events Activities
Events are plentiful, local groups and individuals entertain and surprise the audiences, local governments provide activities, libraries, shows, cultural related displays, and more to keep the people connected and patriotic to what they do in fact see as a powerful and thriving country, economy, and wealthy opportunity for individuals
Workplace- Workforce
After long arduous weeks and months at the workplace, peace and relaxation are upon them and their families, it is time to discuss, reminisce, muse and play games, even travel to local places together.
CCTV9 Televised Broadcast
Televised Entertainment Shows, Beijing television offers quality Entertainment, Starting with trouping of the colors in Tiananmen Square, the Government display CPC party annual military contribution, reinforcing beliefs and strength of the country, its people, and its goals
Endorsements
The collection of Superstars, Celebrities all come together to advocate and unify the people, proud statements of hard work and play, also of changes in china toward the inequalities of pay and living standards and future plans.
- Plays, theatricals
- Acting,
- Comedy
- Dancing,
- Elaborate stage and firework Displays to Music
- Cultural representation
- Opera
- Kung Fu
All add to a spectacular 8 days period of family gathering and country successes, historic values, and awareness
Guangdong, Shenzhen
Much attention is aimed at breaking the covid-19 unfortunate outbreak and restrictions, everything you see empathizes this new release of freedom, though masks are still needed going into malls and enclosed environment, a distancing is seen when buying tickets to shows and cinemas or public speeches.
Celebrations in Full Swing: Mid Autumn Festival Message
The place is Buzzing especially evenings until late, dancing in the communities, kids shows and participation activities, live performances, games, prizes, and so forth.
Economy Booster
This is the perfect intervention, this holiday will help to drive more investment and spending, creating a boost to the already buoyant economy of china. With millions al out to express and purchase gifts and personal items
- Cars
- Apartments
- Accessories
- Weddings
- Gifts
An evident boost will be recognized in this last quarter spending and profits.
Full Moon
This is the Lunar Calendar and Full Moon period
Beautiful Skies gives a clear view of the moon, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter planets, so if you in china and love astronomy this is a perfect time to observe even take photos as I have.
Managed Traders
Market traders are out in the provides open spaces with clean and presentable Tents and display tables, crafts, and jewelry, toys, Costume precious stones, tapestry, paintings, artists offering your live sketches are also available.
Evening Passing Traders
Sell kid’s lights, balloons, noisy toys, and glitter the things young kids find beautiful and attracted towards, Selling punters on bikes or trikes are quickly sited and ready to sell.
Daytime Activities
Sponsored events by shop owners in Malls, sales discounts, Cultural villages, museum and libraries, restaurants, and tea shops are actively engaged with visitors, some taking children to be out of the homes, many will be playing in malls and shops, or special managed environments for a fee.
Coffee shops are full from 1 pm with people chatting eating drinking and playing games, many still on computers watching the live TV broadcasts
Summary
The best celebrations were 2020, not because of elaborate
displays, or powerful media endorsement and government programs, no the
beginning of a new place in the world, China will set standards for the
world to follow.
Regardless of the aggression and political harassment this country will provide immeasurable aid, technological breakthrough, work and business possibilities for many less fortunate countries, and begrudging established ones.
Embrace and see what is about to happen.
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Excellent, China is a very beautiful country
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Hello your response is well received and noted feel free to comment on anything i have written as it helps to refine articles and get readers feedback
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christopher
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Hi,dear Christopher.
good day for you
Hi there i am very excited and glad to read your experiences, you are a good writer,your this article expresses a fulfilling and amazing energetic travelling lifestyle, yeah! I appreciate you writing an informative article, a good read at leisure time and learning new things here from your wisdom and rich capacity in life’s activity. Seems you have travelled to many difference countries, a rich treasure of life experience.,China welcome you, i believe you can be considered a new Marco polo.. LOL
your sincerely friend. Kevin
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