Some countries (like China and the US) tend to have relatively spartan lounges with no massages, lavish food buffets or similar frills. In other places (like Hong Kong and Dubai) lounges tend to be nicer than most upper middle class homes with free haircuts and swimming pools. The food in the Air China lounge is not that great, but it sure beats the kibbles served at a domestic Admirals Club or even the microwaved mystery finger foods at the Delta Business Elite Lounges. Just surf the web, enjoy a soda and wait a few minutes for your BF seat on CO.