What a brilliant way to engineer a massive rebound of Dubai’s economy! (View Post)

Yes, I used to work for an hotel company in the sandpit, and the Chinese colleagues would often take a ‘Western’ name. Which was a nightmare as an IT admin. We’d see names like “Han Win Chee (Sophie)… (View Post)

Really interesting story. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is officially sanctioned by China, for his outspoken support of the Hong Kong protestors five years ago. Well done that man! But he’s now t… (View Post)

They really should have named it “Capacity 2050” or something similar. When the speed is in the name, that’s how it will primarily enter the public consciousness. As you say, the biggest benefit is a… (View Post)

Yup. Watch how quickly it goes from being only for employment, taxes, and benefits, to being the only allowable form of ID for utilities, banks, phones, car registrations, alcohol purchases, even hot… (View Post)