Recently, the Mercedes Benz dealership in Beijing was having an event for which they had to lay temporary wires outside. To help passersby avoid tripping, workers covered the wires with tape; they also posted warning signs, such as the one pictured above. While …
I am extremely grateful that the Chinese government has attempted to translate so many signs around town into English. It certainly does better than most American cities, where we expect visitors to read English. Of course, many of the signs here provide direction in what we sometimes refer to as …
Elizabeth Kain is a freelance writer, based in Singapore with her husband and daughter. Prior to moving to SE Asia last August, she spent 10+ years living in London, Read More >>
