Following a Chinese A340 into Syd a couple of years ago. Nice day IVA's. We were on downwind with 20 miles to run doing about 240KIAS. The old mate in the airbus was becoming established on a 14 mile final with a wicked nose up attitude. As we were on base, I queried ATC as to his speed, to which the A340 replied 135Kts at 13 miles! So Krusty, you had better slow down. Apparently this was normal SOP for them for a stabilised approach.
Different situation I know, but just goes to show.