Barefoot Teachers, Riderless Bikes and More Disposable Poor in China . – Onemanbandwidth

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It is quieter in Guangzhou these days because of the ban on motorcycles and Scooters. I feel a bit better now knowing that some “Ê∏ÖÂÖµ” Qing Bing Rider‚Äìthis is the Cantonese equivalent of a Kami Kaze meaning “Qing Warrior” as they were the ones who were first to rush into battle and die‚Äìis not going to dart in front of me. And I am delighted that some thieves (thousands were jailed last year) no longer have a mechanized horse to facilitate their crimes. But, I admit a great sense of compassion and concern for the tens of thousands of passenger-carriers who lost their jobs. Some of them were making extremely good money for an unskilled worker in Guangzhou. Income for some reached $450-500 USD a month. Now, many of them will be withdrawing children from college and worrying about how they will pay their rent….[Full Text]