Paid vs Free exhibitions - Totally different

I had recently visited two automotive related exhibitions. The China Jinji Lake International Auto Culture Week & Expo 2008 held in Suzhou and the Automotive Testing-Expo 2008 China held in Shanghai. The first with an entrance fee of 20rmb while the latter is free-of-charge.

In the first, there are only a couple of Brands vehicles exhibition and there are mainly current model years. Furthermore, there are not Auto-Babes to take photos of. A very disappointed show. There are couple of things that I want to share here. First, a Chery QQ3 starts from 30,800rmb (about S$6100), this is really inexpensive. Secondly, look at the Mazda 2, like a downsize Mazda 3. Thirdly, Proton is in China as Lotus (sorry, it is SUTOL)

For the exhibition in Shanghai, to my very surprise, the organiser of the exhibition provided free lunch to visitors. All visitors are provided with a lunch coupon and are to use the coupon for a free buffet. The food is rather reasonable and is catered by Motel 168. It has a total of 15 dishes including fruits. A thumb ups to the organiser.

A paid exhibition suck big time while a free exhibition come with goodies.

99% of Chinese do not wear watches！

I have stayed in China for more than a year and I did not notice this culture till yesterday when my wife told me about it. This best part is she claimed that I told her that. Anyway, do you believe that 99% of the Chinese do not wear watches in China? I am not talking about in country side but in city as well. I do not believe it till I personally saw it with my own eyes. This is probably the reason why the illegal watch sellers always come to me when I was at the walking street in Suzhou city. Here is the video taken at Guang Jian Jie.

Situation

I was in a difficult position today. I seldom in such situation before but the situation today provided me a very good learning. I made a decision and go for it. It may not be the right decision but at least after making it and settle for it. I felt relieve.

Good job, Aik Peng.