Visiting China NOW
Jun 13, 2022 | 12:13 am
#1
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Visiting China NOW
I realize that many FTers are tempted by the impossible, so here goes:
1. acquire a work permit, or similar (this is possible for less than $1000)
2. Purchase direct flight to China (BKK-PVG is only around $1500, but you need to stay in Thailand for 30 days)
3. SFO, SEA, DFW, JFK are a cool $5.000
5. LAX (to anywhere) will save you $1,000
7. Plan on $1000 for the Covid tests at origin
8. Make sure you have a place to go after
1. acquire a work permit, or similar (this is possible for less than $1000)
2. Purchase direct flight to China (BKK-PVG is only around $1500, but you need to stay in Thailand for 30 days)
3. SFO, SEA, DFW, JFK are a cool $5.000
5. LAX (to anywhere) will save you $1,000
7. Plan on $1000 for the Covid tests at origin
8. Make sure you have a place to go after
Jun 13, 2022 | 5:24 am
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I realize that many FTers are tempted by the impossible, so here goes:
1. acquire a work permit, or similar (this is possible for less than $1000)
2. Purchase direct flight to China (BKK-PVG is only around $1500, but you need to stay in Thailand for 30 days)
3. SFO, SEA, DFW, JFK are a cool $5.000
5. LAX (to anywhere) will save you $1,000
7. Plan on $1000 for the Covid tests at origin
8. Make sure you have a place to go after
1. acquire a work permit, or similar (this is possible for less than $1000)
2. Purchase direct flight to China (BKK-PVG is only around $1500, but you need to stay in Thailand for 30 days)
3. SFO, SEA, DFW, JFK are a cool $5.000
5. LAX (to anywhere) will save you $1,000
7. Plan on $1000 for the Covid tests at origin
8. Make sure you have a place to go after
Also, Id advise anyone thinking about traveling to China now to really think hard, keep thinking until you change your mind.
Jun 13, 2022 | 5:35 am
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-those 10-year visas are rubbish for now, but you can clear the entry hurdle by putting up a bit of coin
-in theory, you can Q in Taiwan instead of here (this would be great; we need data points)
-Thailand will bring your overall costs down because you can fly from the US or Europe to there ($1500), stay for a month ($1000), and then fly to China ($1200)+ q in China.
I fully realize that the above plan is less than optimal, but it does work.
Jun 13, 2022 | 7:37 am
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GUARANTEED way to get to China FAST!!!!
Success rate of MORE THAN 92%!!!!!
1) Get engaged to Eric Masisi's daughter of Botswana, and push for a speedy wedding.
2) At the wedding reception ask Eric for some kind of diplomatic position.
3) Go to China on a Botswanan Diplomatic Passport.
Success rate of MORE THAN 92%!!!!!
1) Get engaged to Eric Masisi's daughter of Botswana, and push for a speedy wedding.
2) At the wedding reception ask Eric for some kind of diplomatic position.
3) Go to China on a Botswanan Diplomatic Passport.
Jun 13, 2022 | 11:19 am
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And from LAX, the cheapest flights I can find now for early August (if my kid wants to start the next semester in time) is close to $15,000.
So for us, not realistic. Kid will be attending the (free) school here next semester.
Jun 13, 2022 | 11:56 am
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I realize that many FTers are tempted by the impossible, so here goes:
1. acquire a work permit, or similar (this is possible for less than $1000)
2. Purchase direct flight to China (BKK-PVG is only around $1500, but you need to stay in Thailand for 30 days)
3. SFO, SEA, DFW, JFK are a cool $5.000
5. LAX (to anywhere) will save you $1,000
7. Plan on $1000 for the Covid tests at origin
8. Make sure you have a place to go after
1. acquire a work permit, or similar (this is possible for less than $1000)
2. Purchase direct flight to China (BKK-PVG is only around $1500, but you need to stay in Thailand for 30 days)
3. SFO, SEA, DFW, JFK are a cool $5.000
5. LAX (to anywhere) will save you $1,000
7. Plan on $1000 for the Covid tests at origin
8. Make sure you have a place to go after
This thread seems like the result of a manic episode. Have they been putting a little extra plasticizer in the dumplings over there?
Jun 13, 2022 | 12:44 pm
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Jun 13, 2022 | 3:17 pm
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Jun 14, 2022 | 2:30 am
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But yeah, the Shanghai lockdowns are the opposite of tempting. Especially after reading kb1992's experience- if that's what you have to deal with even with high-level connections in every corner of the country, then I can only imagine what I'd have to deal with as a normal person. Nope.
Jun 15, 2022 | 3:52 am
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I am glad that I am no longer being suspected of developing Stockholm Syndrome since getting out of China earlier this year.
Jun 16, 2022 | 5:25 pm
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No, it was to pretend there was more protein than there really was. (I suspect it permitted diluting the milk.) Simplistic test that assumed nitrogen = protein.
Jun 20, 2022 | 11:20 pm
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Yep, it caused a higher protein count based on testing protocols for baby formula. The substitution allowed for less milk powder which was much more expensive than melamine powder.