Laurence Harris

It pays to check, but don't get upset. Recently a foreigner paid his bar bill with his credit card, or tried to. It was rejected. A second attempt was likewise refused. A colleague stepped up and paid with a...

It's 2007. On a typical day at this time of year, the morning is hot and very humid. As the day progresses, the clouds rear up in giant towers and huge thunderstorms dump a deluge on Nanjing, at times...

Further to our story on VPNs, and despite denials from authorities, users of Express VPN are having no joy at the moment. Other users are reporting above average dropout rates. In addition, it appears that in Shanghai, another foreign...

It seems like it's time to mention a few things for newbies in Nanjing. Theoretically, we should carry our passports with us at all times. However, keeping your passport safe is more important. The solution is to scan and...

To stay connected to the social networks that are the norm these days, expats rely on VPNs. Is China about to clamp down on private VPN use? Over the last few days, the stories have gone around that Internet...

Years ago, we saw the construction of three tall buildings at the beginning of Zhujiang Lu. Daylight hours were a hive of activity, but at night when work was at a minimum, the site became a looming, dark, and...

Pity the poor domestic air travellers. To start, security checking now rivals international travel. Everything except taking your shoes off. You arrive at the gate to find that the plane is running late. And there is no idea of...

The monumental development of Wanda Mall in Xianlin has become just part of the landscape. However, that landscape itself is changing. As previously mentioned in Lifecycle, Xianlin Lake has been much improved by the clearing of water, weeds and...