It's probably safe to say that Miss Laowai 2010, the beauty contest specifically for foreign women residing in Beijing, was a completely ridiculous and inadvertently entertaining fiasco. Now the organizers are following up... with a Mr. Laowai version. more ›

Those that care about beauty competitions and hot girls in ridiculous costumes have been poring over the Miss Universe 2010 National Costumes Competition. But while I've seen endless commentary on Miss Kazakhstan's giant headdress, Miss America's actually kinda cool Golden Eagle and Miss Zambia's gourd breasts, nothing has been said about China. more ›

One participant in a Beijing-advertised Shanxi Province "international beauty pageant," has recounted her experiences to the Global Times in gripping expose filled with pretty girls, mid-level official ogglers and less pay than they originally thought - though 4000RMB for 11 days of sitting around isn't that bad, I suppose. more ›

UPDATE: Sadly, the person who first reported this story made it all up. It's fake. more ›