Today in China

Some of you enjoyed last year performance from the Theatre des Lanternes, “Le Diner de Connes”. I’m glad to announce that the Theatre des Lanternes is now working on a new play, Theatre Without Animals, by Jean-Michel Ribes.

They will give 3 performances in French on May 12th, 17th and 19th. And then one more performance in French and Chinese on the 16th of May.

You’ll find more information on their website hosted by Today in China!

Yeah! After 7 victories out of 8 matches, the Beijing Buffalos are in 1st position!

Also, a new team - Li Bo - is replacing Romania who never came. This means we are now 8 teams in the Tournament!

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Eric MEYER has been in China for 20 years. Last week, he answered the questions from TouteLaChine.com in an exclusive interview. The article is in French but you might try the Google Translation if you don’t speak French.

Reminder: Eric MEYER works with China Trade Winds on their weekly newsletter Le Vent de la Chine. Visit their 10 years archive!

Here are some advices from Beijing United Family Hospital about drinking habits and when too much is really too much…

For BJU, to enjoy alcohol without risking health, men should drink no more than four standard drinks each day; women should have no more than two standard drinks a day. Furthermore, everyone should have at least two alcohol free days a week.

Well, for me, that will be Sunday and Monday!

But what exactly do they mean by standard drinks? Here is the explanation, a standard drink consist of:
    - 10g of alcohol
    - 1 glass (285ml) of full strength beer (I suppose they are talking about Westmalle Tripel…)
    - 2 glasses of light beer (Hoegaarden?)
    - 5 glasses of very light beer (Yanjing?)
    - 1 small glass (100ml) of wine
    - 1 measure (30ml) of spirit
    - 1 small glass (60ml) of fortified wine (sherry or porto)

OK… tonight, I will have 2 Westmalle Tripel, 2 Hoegaarden and a Gin Tonic! With that I would be safe… if I leave my scooter at home!

Indeed, as they say in the brochure, alcohol contributes to many road accident. They explain that in China, it’s illegal to drive with a BAL (blood alcohol level) of more than 0.05 for most drivers. Interestingly, some professional drivers such as taxi drivers have their limit lowered to 0.02.

So, now, if I restrain myself to 4 standard drinks a day, have at least 2 alcohol free days a week and leave my scooter at home… Am I safe? Should I drink less? The brochure finishes with this list of questions:
    - Do you sometimes argue with family or friends because of your drinking?
    - Do you sometimes feel guilty about your drinking or hide your drinking from others?
    - Has your work ever suffered because of your drinking?
    - Do you ever get so drunk that you can’t remember what you did?
    - Do you ever drink to get rid of a hangover?
The advice is that if you answer yes to one or more questions, you should think about reducing the amount you drink.

Well, now that I finished this post, I’ll go to Beer Mania to get my 4 standard drinks of today. See you!

The Strictly Amateur Cup is going on and the Beijing Buffalos are doing great! Next Thrsday, we play against the HHH and the Mexico Team. We have to win both game to go back to first position, guys!

Another good news is that the RedBall Football Clube invited the Beijing Buffalos to join their 1st birthday tournament this Saturday! It starts at 14:00 and will last until nobody is around… I would say really late, then…

From their website: One sunny afternoon and a joyful evening to celebrate Red Ball Club’s 1st Birthday - in Hungarian style! We organize a rendezvous and real treat for regular and occasional Red Ball customers and football-fun lovers.

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