Aside from their sexual orientations, it's hard to imagine 30 FT's from diverse western cultures and varying backgrounds within said cultures being able to have 'a gay old time' at any workplace, be it in China or in the west. In fact, Steve's post shows he's in cloud cuckoo land!
The last place I worked at had many laowai, some of whom hated each other's guts. Next time, I'll work for a Chinese employer who only employs a couple of FT's. For some reason there are FT's who are ultra competitive and self-serving in the mix in China. I can well do without meeting 'em. They are much more devious than the Chinese - at least I can read the latter's thoughts and emotions easily.
Go on submitting your splendid posts, Turnoi - they are always a good read!