Stealing a Flying Pigeon? Now that's low.

So maybe you can answer this for me - I'm going to get a bicycle next time I'm in China (I'm hoping to get the MIL to pay for it so $$$ may not be a huge deal). I'm trying to decide whether I'd want a modern Giant hybrid/offroady sort of bike for running around town buying beer and snacks, or if I want to go full China dork and try out a Flying Pigeon. I guess I'd have to say from reading your thread that I'd be better off getting something reliable...