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Wheels on Fire

Friday, 13 November 2009 12:53 P GMT+08

We're used to the occasional fireworks display round these parts - New Year, China's National Day etc. But a couple of days ago we had an unexpected display

No Car Day

Wednesday, 23 September 2009 6:37 P GMT+08

You would be forgiven for not noticing that yesterday (Tuesday, 22nd Sept) was NO CAR DAY in Liuzhou.

They're a pretty polite lot around here. But first let me backtrack. This morning I did something I tend to avoid. I took a bus. The reason for this uncharacteristic behaviour was that yesterday I was severely traumatised by a taxi ride ...

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Red Light Area

Friday, 7 August 2009 5:57 P GMT+08

In a shock move, Liuzhou Traffic Police have launched a ridiculous campaign suggesting that automobile drivers should stop at red lights! It'll never catch on!

Van goes electric! No! Not Morrison!

Wednesday, 5 August 2009 11:41 P GMT+08

I wish to extend my apologies and condolences to the entire population of that fine nation, The United States of America.I have learned that Liuzhou company, Wuling is modifying its death trap rust buckets economical vehicles for sale in the USA. Thi

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Train derailed in Liuzhou, 4 dead, 50+ injured.

Wednesday, 29 July 2009 1:08 A GMT+08

A train from Xiangfan in Hubei Province to Zhanjiang in Guangdong Province, derailed at 4:22 a.m. in Liuzhou killing four and injuring over 50.

Your number is up!

Friday, 24 July 2009 2:53 P GMT+08

For reasons which may be become clear, I've been taking an extraordinary interest in Chinese vehicles' registration plates of late.

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Updated Chaos

Friday, 12 June 2009 4:44 P GMT+08

As predicted, there was traffic chaos this morning as the new routing around the city centre came into effect.

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Three Way Road

Wednesday, 10 June 2009 12:13 P GMT+08

Every two or three years, no doubt after one of their alcohol soaked banquets, the local authorities decide in their wisdom to reorganise the traffic routing around the city centre.

Sky Hole

Thursday, 4 June 2009 10:54 P GMT+08

You have to admire the Liuzhou citizenry and their admirable dedication to the subtle art of falling down holes.

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Carnage

Saturday, 23 May 2009 12:44 P GMT+08

The local and national papers are full of the story of some drunk in a Mercedes Benz who, yesterday, drove through a bunch of people on bikes, motor cycles and electric scooters leaving behind a trail of broken bodies - 10 injured, one seriously.

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Bright Sparks

Saturday, 16 May 2009 7:34 P GMT+08

The only place ailing car company, General Motors is able to make money is in China. Here in Liuzhou ...

8 on the bike and the little one said...

Tuesday, 28 April 2009 1:25 P GMT+08

I've mentioned before the multiple occupancy of motor cycles in China, but here is a new record doing the rounds of the Chinese internet.

It's Not Fare! #2

Monday, 2 March 2009 8:10 P GMT+08

The locals are complaining.

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slow train comin'

Monday, 12 January 2009 3:40 P GMT+08

As a follow-up to my post yesterday, here is a picture from the local rag showing part of the line to buy tickets at Liuzhou railway station, yesterday.

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It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry

Sunday, 11 January 2009 9:35 A GMT+08

Normally this weekend would be considered to be the beginning of what has been described as the greatest mass movement of humanity in world history.

Lamppost Interrogation

Tuesday, 18 November 2008 2:09 P GMT+08

Random Photograph No. 13 Thirteenth in a series of pictures, taken in Liuzhou, which amuse or interest me.

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The Attack of the Killer Umbrellas

Sunday, 9 November 2008 4:32 P GMT+08

I hate umbrellas. For a start, if you really need to be going out and about in the rain, what do you think taxis are for?

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Suicide Kit

Sunday, 26 October 2008 4:20 P GMT+08

It is with deep regret that I have to confess that I am unable to illustrate this tale with my usual visual documentary aids, but ...

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Scooter Death

Sunday, 7 September 2008 9:51 P GMT+08

I've also mentioned before that there have been a number of fatalities. Here is one.

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Alcohol Abuse

Friday, 29 August 2008 2:25 P GMT+08

Disaster. My beer supply for the weekend was on its way when the idiot driving the truck had a collision with another truck going in the opposite direction. Both drivers were trapped and had to be rescued by the local rescuers.

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Spinning Plates

Sunday, 24 August 2008 10:53 P GMT+08

There is something fundamentally wrong with this picture.

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Responsible Parenthood

Wednesday, 13 August 2008 12:50 P GMT+08

I'm speechless

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Taxi War

Wednesday, 23 July 2008 12:56 P GMT+08

In the early hours of Saturday morning, a gang of around 40 people armed with bottles and knives attacked taxis waiting outside a Liuzhou karaoke bar.

Taxi Subsidies

Saturday, 12 July 2008 3:38 P GMT+08

Liuzhou taxis are among the cheapest in China - or at least they seem so.

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