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Brrr.

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 4:51 P GMT+08
We're all a bit in shock here in Liuzhou. Just last week it was a sunny 21ºC.
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Wheels on Fire

Friday, 13 November 2009 12:53 P GMT+08
We're used to the occasional fireworks display round these parts - New Year, China's National Day etc. But a couple of days ago we had an unexpected display

Crime and Punishment

Tuesday, 27 October 2009 8:32 P GMT+08
Several times over the years, various foreigners in Liuzhou have commented on how little crime there is in the city. I always want to ask them how they have arrived at that conclusion.
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Liuzhou HIV / Aids Statistics

Tuesday, 13 October 2009 5:37 P GMT+08
The State Council AIDS Working Committee has visited Liuzhou following the release of the latest figures. The main points are as follows:

The Last Drop of Water

Thursday, 8 October 2009 5:11 P GMT+08
As the water sports wind down, the city is beginning to get back to normal. Well, as normal as it gets. At the weekend the locals get their river back. To my surprise some aspects of the mutterings of discontent seem to be being addressed.

Power Ski

Tuesday, 6 October 2009 12:03 A GMT+08
After the water ski events, we moved on to what is known as power ski. A bit like the millions of electric scooters plaguing Liuzhou, but these run on water.

Mutterings of Discontent + Updates 1 and 2

Thursday, 1 October 2009 8:53 P GMT+08
Tomorrow (2nd October) sees the start of the two day, 1st Liuzhou Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup to be held on the river between the No 1 (Liujiang) Bridge and Wenhui Bridge. It will be followed by the F1 Powerboat Grand Prix, being held here for the
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Puff the Magic Dragon

Friday, 25 September 2009 11:20 P GMT+08
Liuzhou hasn't hung back in its recently announced promise to exploit the river to develop tourism.
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No Car Day

Wednesday, 23 September 2009 6:37 P GMT+08
You would be forgiven for not noticing that yesterday (Tuesday, 22nd Sept) was NO CAR DAY in Liuzhou.

yon cool and crystal fountain

Saturday, 12 September 2009 4:20 P GMT+08
Back in 2003, the powers that be decided to destroy the old city square and build what you see today. Most locals preferred the old one with its shade providing trees and places to sit down and have a cup of tea or a beer - or even dinner. Now...
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Tobacco Control Hospitals

Wednesday, 9 September 2009 12:00 A GMT+08
It is over four years since I posted an entry entitles "Get Sick, Get Well" recounting my experiences as an in-patient in Liuzhou Workers' Hospital.

Red Light Area

Friday, 7 August 2009 5:57 P GMT+08
In a shock move, Liuzhou Traffic Police have launched a ridiculous campaign suggesting that automobile drivers should stop at red lights! It'll never catch on!

Van goes electric! No! Not Morrison!

Wednesday, 5 August 2009 11:41 P GMT+08
I wish to extend my apologies and condolences to the entire population of that fine nation, The United States of America.I have learned that Liuzhou company, Wuling is modifying its death trap rust buckets economical vehicles for sale in the USA. Thi
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Japan Bombs Liuzhou

Monday, 3 August 2009 1:17 P GMT+08
Yesterday's find was a bit more dangerous. A metallic cylinder turned out to be an unexploded Japanese bomb from World War II.
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Train derailed in Liuzhou, 4 dead, 50+ injured.

Wednesday, 29 July 2009 1:08 A GMT+08
A train from Xiangfan in Hubei Province to Zhanjiang in Guangdong Province, derailed at 4:22 a.m. in Liuzhou killing four and injuring over 50.

Funny Money

Monday, 27 July 2009 2:06 P GMT+08
Liuzhou news outlets are announcing the arrest of a couple at Liuzhou Bus Station, where they were reported to be carrying ¥598,000 Yuan in fake ¥20 bills.
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The Cleanup Begins

Tuesday, 7 July 2009 9:54 A GMT+08
Now that the water level has fallen back to near normal levels, the big cleanup has begun.
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Watching the River Flow

Sunday, 5 July 2009 1:22 P GMT+08
Well, it has finally stopped raining. For now.The river reached a peak of 89.54 metres (7.04 metres above the danger level) at 10 pm last night.
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Rising Damp

Saturday, 4 July 2009 5:19 P GMT+08
It's a bit damp round these parts.
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They're Flagging

Monday, 29 June 2009 3:15 P GMT+08
As I strolled downtown this morning, I got the distinct impression that I was in China!
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Blast!

Saturday, 27 June 2009 1:47 P GMT+08
Back in 2003, when the then mayor, nicknamed The Hammer, decided to destroy rebuild Liuzhou, countless buildings were torn down, including some which had never been completely built. The demolition was almost always done by hand.
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Watersports Festival

Saturday, 13 June 2009 10:16 A GMT+08
They're going to be playing in the river again.

Updated Chaos

Friday, 12 June 2009 4:44 P GMT+08
As predicted, there was traffic chaos this morning as the new routing around the city centre came into effect.
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Three Way Road

Wednesday, 10 June 2009 12:13 P GMT+08
Every two or three years, no doubt after one of their alcohol soaked banquets, the local authorities decide in their wisdom to reorganise the traffic routing around the city centre.

Bright Sparks

Saturday, 16 May 2009 7:34 P GMT+08
The only place ailing car company, General Motors is able to make money is in China. Here in Liuzhou ...

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