Shanghaiist: Behave during the Olympics... or else

sonyactivision

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:06:34 +0800

It's simply called being a good guest.

Fuzi

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:37:14 +0800

None of these rules seem out of place to me. As moneyinabox noted, the same sort of rules existed in Atlanta in 1996 (I know, I lived here in Atlanta then, directly in the midst of the Olympic zone). As residents, we had to present our ID just to get in and out of the zone where we lived, and because some foreign diplomats lived in my building, I had to pass through security and be patted down every time I came home. Living through the Olympics is not that pleasant for the residents of the area.

rado

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:58:18 +0800

"they knew all the foreign media would mis-translate them anyway" fixed oh and i wish the olympics were over already...

nanheyangrouchuan

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:23:13 +0800

I'll bet #47 does not apply to PRC flags. Just wait until Japan wallops China in men's soccer. And it would be worth being out late at night with a video camera to see the PSB rousting middle aged and elderly alley and street sleepers "so that foreigners don't get the wrong idea about China". So much for a modern country! Bah mantou!

taihanasie

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:24:01 +0800

The language of that Paralympic manual is disgraceful, and the reaction of Zhang Qiuping (cited in that SMH article) is equally so. By tying this to "cultural differences", he inadvertantly makes it sound as if Chinese people believe the things that were translated. It was not the best reaction, but at least they are republishing the manual.

James Creegan

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:00:54 +0800

The rules seem like they leave a lot up to interpretation. I imagine the Olympics crowd being like the tour groups that I see on the Maglev and around the Portman- middle aged couples politely enjoying their cultural tour. Imagine if the World Cup came here with thousands of drunk football fans- now that would be interesting

michaeldmanning

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:59:28 +0800

Hey, did you guys see that Black Eyed Peas are playing an earthquake benefit tonight in Shanghai?

WatchBagDVD

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:15:39 +0800

"Overall, it is well within China's right to do whatever the hell it wants to with their foreign guests during the Olympics, it's called sovereignty." No, that would be an abuse of sovereignty.

phillyshanghaikid

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:33:21 +0800

These superficial and probably not going to be enforced regulations is making China sound more like North Korea than the China I live in. No entertainment after 2am? That explains why the cha can ting at the corner next to that night club is packed with customers at 6am. Ha.

moneyinabox

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:40:33 +0800

The rules seem pretty straight-forward to me. Nothing suprising or controversial. I would think Athens, Atlanta, etc., had something very similar, albeit slightly more liberal in nature. Overall, it is well within China's right to do whatever the hell it wants to with their foreign guests during the Olympics, it's called sovereignty. #47 may need to be reworded, since as it stands now national flags could not be waved by spectators as they are 'political'. No doubt they will not ban such an act.