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Tourist finds water pipe at source of China's 'tallest waterfall' (www.itv.com)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

I know its a bit cliche, but cultural differences? I've heard of "the concept of face" / saving face being a greater factor in how the government goes about things in some East-Asian countries than what us Americans and/or Europeans might think necessary.