Friday, June 28, 2013
Hong Kong and China are different!!!?
Hong Kong and China are different!!!?
I am a college student going to college in America. Whenever I say I am from Hong Kong, people just say sth like "oh!!China!!", "I have been to Beijing b4!!", "why don't u just say u r from china!?". OK! I am sick of that crap! Although HK is a part of china, but it has its own systems such as gov, edu, transportation, laws, rules, currency, official language.....We have different cultures, also we speak different dialects and use different kind of chinese words. Why some people just gain up on us HK people and say we r from "China". wtf!!! Can I tell those people that they r from Africa????? If they don't understand, they can just go to wikipedia, they don't need to argue with us. I know some people from mainland China may be pissed off while reading this. But hey!!admit that Hong Kong is different from China, u guys still need to use passport to come to HK.. Yep!we admit that we r chinese, but not from China, period.
Other - Asia Pacific - 4 Answers
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You are from China though so you can't say you aren't from China.. It's like someone from Hawaii saying that aren't from America it just doesn't work.. I understand what you are saying though.
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So you're upset because people mistaken you as a Mainland Chinese? Or you upset because people think Hong Kong is China? Hong Kong IS part of China, so you can't blame them for thinking Hong Kong is China. Hawaii and New York are completely different, too. People eat different food, have different history and cultural background, etc. But you don't see a Pacific Islander in Hawaii getting all upset when people say "oh USA? I've been to New York before!" So, I am guessing you're upset because people think all Chinese are from China and you don't want people to think that you're from China? What's wrong with being from China? You ashamed of China? Let me guess, you have British passport (a BNO) and because of that you think you're better than other Chinese from China?
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You're right...one is a City, and the other is a Country...and yes, I know that that is a snide remark. It was supposed to be. 1) This kind of bile is best vented elsewhere...maybe in a personal blog? 2) Your question...such as it is...is in Violation of Community Standards...namely, it isn't a question. I understand the frustration..and sympathise. We all have our own "Red Necks" to deal with, and "Stupid" signs to pass out (Thank you Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engval!). Good Luck, and an Even Temper, eh?
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is there a different ??
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Hello Hong Kong! Mexico Loves U!?
Hello Hong Kong! Mexico Loves U!?
Holla, My name is Yesi, I am a traveling student and I have the great opportunity to visit one of the largest cities in the world: Hong Kong! I know, I am from Mexico City, Mexico. And living in one of the largest city in the world also makes it easy for me to appreciate the vastness that is a metropolitan city! I would like to know the hot spots, clubs (Rock n' Roll, Trance/House/Progresive/Electronica Music is what I’m into), events, street markets, museums, temples, or anything that is culturally enhances the experience that is Hong Kong! I will be staying in Kowloon , and need all of Hong Kong or anyone that has been here to give advise on what and where to site see during my visit! Also, where can I see Mexico vs. Iran play on June 2, 2007? Go Mexico! If you have any suggestions, please let me know! All is welcome. And if some of the things to do or see are FREE! Even Better :) But not picky. Let me know of anything, Yesi.
China - 2 Answers
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well okay but im mexican too! i LOVE you!!!
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Love you too
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Holla, My name is Yesi, I am a traveling student and I have the great opportunity to visit one of the largest cities in the world: Hong Kong! I know, I am from Mexico City, Mexico. And living in one of the largest city in the world also makes it easy for me to appreciate the vastness that is a metropolitan city! I would like to know the hot spots, clubs (Rock n' Roll, Trance/House/Progresive/Electronica Music is what I’m into), events, street markets, museums, temples, or anything that is culturally enhances the experience that is Hong Kong! I will be staying in Kowloon , and need all of Hong Kong or anyone that has been here to give advise on what and where to site see during my visit! Also, where can I see Mexico vs. Iran play on June 2, 2007? Go Mexico! If you have any suggestions, please let me know! All is welcome. And if some of the things to do or see are FREE! Even Better :) But not picky. Let me know of anything, Yesi.
China - 2 Answers
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well okay but im mexican too! i LOVE you!!!
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Love you too
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Friday, June 7, 2013
are hong kongers still racist toward south asians?
are hong kongers still racist toward south asians?
i am planning to spend some time studying in hong kong, but the stories of racism towards other south asians are putting me off. apparently chinese people will not sit next to you in the bus and will go as far as to move away from a brown-skinned person. would i have trouble if i have to share a room with a chinese student? will these students accept me or will it be the most miserable years of my life? please help!
Other - Society & Culture - 2 Answers
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If the school is in the US you will be fine. As a minority on the school grounds, the Asians band together and get along just fine. If you will be in Hong Kong, you are sure to feel like an outsider at first. Once you learn how to handle the slang terms and small tricks of fitting in there you will be fine.
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Firstly i am chinese and i dont do this, because i am friends with loads of those type of people. If i was brought up in china. I would becaue I wouldnt be farmiliar with those type of people and listen to news and stories. However chinese people and brown skinned people (i see some are really close friends) If you were to share a room with chinese, try it for a coupal of days. If he/she shows that they aren't comfortable with you staying with them. Move somewhere else
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i am planning to spend some time studying in hong kong, but the stories of racism towards other south asians are putting me off. apparently chinese people will not sit next to you in the bus and will go as far as to move away from a brown-skinned person. would i have trouble if i have to share a room with a chinese student? will these students accept me or will it be the most miserable years of my life? please help!
Other - Society & Culture - 2 Answers
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If the school is in the US you will be fine. As a minority on the school grounds, the Asians band together and get along just fine. If you will be in Hong Kong, you are sure to feel like an outsider at first. Once you learn how to handle the slang terms and small tricks of fitting in there you will be fine.
2 :
Firstly i am chinese and i dont do this, because i am friends with loads of those type of people. If i was brought up in china. I would becaue I wouldnt be farmiliar with those type of people and listen to news and stories. However chinese people and brown skinned people (i see some are really close friends) If you were to share a room with chinese, try it for a coupal of days. If he/she shows that they aren't comfortable with you staying with them. Move somewhere else
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Saturday, June 1, 2013
Can I enter UK borders as a visitor then apply for student visa?
Can I enter UK borders as a visitor then apply for student visa?
As of now, I have a little problem. I have been accepted into an university in UK and I have already booked my flight ticket to Hong Kong for vacation then from Hong Kong to England. I am afraid that there wouldn't be enough time for my student visa to process here in Canada. So will it be possible for me to enter UK borders as a visitor then apply for student visa when I am in UK?
Immigration - 3 Answers
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People who enter the UK as a visitor are restricted from changing visa category inside the country. You would need to return home an then apply for a student visa.
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As Truth Dealer says there is no way to change from a visitor's visa to any other visa category while in the UK. A student visa can only be granted in your country of legal residence. So you have to process it in Canada. So apply before you go to Hong Kong, travel to HK as a tourist, return to Canada to get your student visa, then travel from Canada to the UK
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You cannot change status from a visitor's visa. You would have to be legally resident on the UK to apply for any visa from inside the country. Why not use the priority service which will get you a decision within 48 hours? It costs $145.60 plus tax, but is probably cheaper than changing your ticket. https://www.visainfoservices.com/Pages/Content.aspx?Tag=Services_PAGE#Priorityservice
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As of now, I have a little problem. I have been accepted into an university in UK and I have already booked my flight ticket to Hong Kong for vacation then from Hong Kong to England. I am afraid that there wouldn't be enough time for my student visa to process here in Canada. So will it be possible for me to enter UK borders as a visitor then apply for student visa when I am in UK?
Immigration - 3 Answers
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People who enter the UK as a visitor are restricted from changing visa category inside the country. You would need to return home an then apply for a student visa.
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As Truth Dealer says there is no way to change from a visitor's visa to any other visa category while in the UK. A student visa can only be granted in your country of legal residence. So you have to process it in Canada. So apply before you go to Hong Kong, travel to HK as a tourist, return to Canada to get your student visa, then travel from Canada to the UK
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You cannot change status from a visitor's visa. You would have to be legally resident on the UK to apply for any visa from inside the country. Why not use the priority service which will get you a decision within 48 hours? It costs $145.60 plus tax, but is probably cheaper than changing your ticket. https://www.visainfoservices.com/Pages/Content.aspx?Tag=Services_PAGE#Priorityservice
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