Q: disadvantages? This bpost will not list them.

Millions of outsiders view Singapore as an unsuitable retirement destination like “my last choice”.

Pattern: once a retiree gets used to a place, and develop coping solutions, most of the disadvantages (of the place) are accepted with serenity. I see it in my parents, in the retirees of NY, or Boston (cold),,,

#1 remedy for (many) disadvantages of any place — get used to living there.

— Beijing has certain advantages.

• advt: healthcare? better than ruralChn
• advt: familiar city, cf Malaysia, U.S.,,  In fact, Beijing is the #2 most familiar cities to me. I feel I belong there.
• advt: Tianjin/Zhejiang relatives
• advt: good infrastructure in many aspects, more reliable than cheaper countries. See separate bpost on ChM
• advt: no car dependency. Extensive public transport.
• advt: customer service helpline .. much faster than U.S.  (too much menu, long queue,,,,) Singapore helplines are often understaffed.
• advt for wife: No need to cook everyday. More varieties than Malaysia.
• advt for wife: Language
• advt for wife: far more comfortable than Malaysia or U.S.
• advt: trusted friends [classmates]. In contrast,  need to make new friends if in Malaysia
• advt: airport: travel time to Sgp [my harbor] is better than ruralChn
• advt: CPI cheaper than Sg. My money can buy me a more comfortable/easier lifestyle
• advt: close to the travel destinations that interest me