I agree, this year has been weird.

I'm from one of the most beautiful countries in the world, it is a big change coming here, for sure.

To me there are no problems, only challenges to overcome and gain strength from.

I've lived in Kunming for 10 years and I hope to live here into the far future. I can find employment here without too much trouble. I have many friends here. I like the laid-back character to KM life. I've lived in other parts of China and they have their virtues, but I prefer to live here. (Why I prefer to live in China is another and longer story.)

Many of those complaining come from relatively comfortable well-to-do families in the US, etc., and are not used to frustration.

I don't!

I moved to Fuxian Lake nearby .. close enough to pop up for a weekend now and then, but far enough that many of the old charms of Kunming are still available (mountains in the distance at every street corner, no traffic, great nature nearby, the joy of shopping at overflowing vegetable markets).