Too many newbie GWs are still going through the tourist phase. The shock will hit them sooner or later.
China despite its imperfections is a great country and there is a need to accept Chinese culture, but that ‘culture’ that one must accept does not have to involve getting deceived.

Well, Chinese people do lie to save face, but it doesn’t mean that such liars should always not suffer the consequences.

Ha ha ha, John, going to have to correct you; forum tradition dictates that all those that are perceived to ingratiate themselves to the Chinese are referred to as 'Grovelling Weasels' (GW) and after a little research, all those GW's should refer to those FT's, (including ones currently receiving food stamps) who dislike the Chinese and never have a good word to say about them or their country, are lovingly referred to as 'Sniggering Hyenas'

But you are totally right in saying that China is a smashing country; it's people friendly and eager to please. Well said ,John.