Not that long ago, in China, people were paid in cash – most people still are, if they get paid at all. I remember I had to carry the loot to the bank, spend half a day trying to deposit it, then at least two days trying to withdraw it again. Then they got ATMs [...]
Short of cash? Extravagent lifestyle to support? Just plain greedy? One way to get rich quick is bank robbery. And we are here to help you out. If you have been in China, you will have seen armoured cars picking up the days takings. These are always accompanied by armed guards. Well, guards carrying guns. It [...]
Today, one month before the start of the Olympics, the People's Bank of China have launched a special 10 Yuan note. This features Beijing's "Bird's Nest" stadium on one side and ancient Greek statue, "The Discus Thrower" on the other. What is most surprising is that, for the first time, the ancient Chinese statue, Chairman [...]
have a new hobby to replace falling down holes and getting rings stuck on your fingers. The young lady who became trapped in her motorcycle seems to have started a trend. This young lad was the next to volunteer to take part in the new activity of becoming stuck in different places and got himself [...]
They're at it again! One of the few redeeming features of my banking arrangements was that I seldom had to actually enter the Agricultural Bank where I store my loot. They had a (usually) very efficient and simple to use ATM system. So they changed it. About two weeks ago, they reprogrammed the customer interface. Judging [...]
Please note: This sad tale involves extreme foolishness, but has NOTHING TO DO WITH APRIL FOOL's DAY. I may have mentioned Chinese banks before. Last night, a friend who does occasional freelance work for me called me and asked me to urgently send her some fees which I had been holding for her. She lives [...]
How stupid can they be? I have mentioned the utter incompetence of Chinese banks before, but this takes the proverbial biscuit! I have just been to the bank to withdraw some beer coupons. For reasons known only to themselves, the Agricultural Bank, second biggest bank in China and holders of all my reserves have decided [...]
The only reason that I am not a multi-billionaire is that I suffer from that debilitating disease, desidiosus totus or complete laziness. There is hardly a day goes past without some foolproof money making scheme popping into my head. But I never get round to putting them into action. So, in a moment of astonishing [...]
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