May 10, 2021 Comments(8)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has given China’s Sinopharm vaccine approval for emergency use, which could make it easier for China expats who have received the vaccine to travel abroad. Read more>>
Apr 09, 2013 Comments(16)
Two newspaper reporters go undercover at an express hotel in Ningbo to investigate the cleaning practices of the average hotel housekeeper. What they discovered is that these hotels are incredibly unsanitary and disgusting. ... Read More>>
Oct 05, 2013 Comments(1)
With any luck, you will survive your stay in China without having to go to the hospital. Stay long enough, however, and a trip to the doctor is inevitable. Because not all of us can afford expat hospitals, here is a brief guide to your friendly local ...... Read More>>
Sep 09, 2016 Comments(8)
We all have Chinese friends, colleagues or students with questionable English names. A British teenager has created a website to help Chinese parents find appropriate English names for their newborns. The site has already named more than 220,000 Chinese ...... Read More>>
Oct 16, 2014 Comments(8)
This article, translated from wenxuecity.com talks about a man who has turned his fitness hobby into a side business as a ‘running partner’ for hire. ... Read More>>
Mar 25, 2021 Comments(5)
Shanghai has become the first city in China to roll out a Covid-19 vaccination plan for all foreign residents. ... Read More>>
Nov 03, 2017 Comments(7)
China is a country full of striking imagery. With such a rich source of photography fodder, Instagram is naturally full of golden China-centric accounts that all expats should be following. ... Read More>>
Dec 14, 2013 Comments(3)
Breathing in clean air sounds like a very basic right, but unfortunately it is not something we can take for granted living in China’s smoggy metropolises. This article outlines a number of measures you can take to significantly improve air quality at home. ... Read More>>
Aug 02, 2017
Apple has pulled as many as 60 Virtual Private Network (VPN) providers from its China App Store, making free internet access harder for Chinese citizens. ... Read More>>
Jan 25, 2014 Comments(5)
With Chinese New Year fast approaching, it is time to do some spring cleaning, and sometimes that involves finally getting around to dealing with some stubborn apartment problem. Here is a list of practical DIY solutions to four common apartment problems.... Read More>>
Jun 01, 2013 Comments(1)
Foreigners may grapple with communicating medical needs in Chinese and confusing queuing systems, but to the Chinese, especially the poor, being in need of medical treatment is equivalent to the kiss of death. This article attempts to demystify the Chinese ...... Read More>>
Sep 13, 2016 Comments(5)
Uber has become a staple in Beijing as a cheap and convenient alternative to taxis. However, the number of Uber horror stories have begun to pile up in China. Here are two examples of how a bad Uber can really ruin your evening. ... Read More>>
Feb 10, 2014 Comments(4)
China doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to mental health issues. In the past there has been a rather negative stigma surrounding the mentally ill, but 2012 saw a turning point regarding this demographic with the implemtation of the country’s...... Read More>>
Jul 21, 2014 Comments(12)
While mental illnesses in China continue to be taboo in much of society and social services for mental health patients are still scarce, the idea of psychotherapy is becoming more normal, especially in bigger cities.... Read More>>
Mar 24, 2013 Comments(2)
The recent story regarding the thousands of dead pigs washed up in Shanghai’s Huangpu River has caused a media storm, however the real reason for their death remains a mystery. Here, one report pinpoints the use of arsenic in pigs’ diets as a possible ...... Read More>>
Nov 18, 2013 Comments(4)
December 1 is World AIDS Day and people in China living with HIV/AIDS – men, women and children – are now able to receive more medical help than before due to international pressures that were placed on China a few years ago. ... Read More>>
Feb 21, 2013 Comments(1)
For those of you no longer impressed by frequent reports on air pollution or gutter oil in China, we’ve got a whole new range of ridiculous health threats that have recently been in the news. ... Read More>>
Nov 07, 2013 Comments(5)
The argument that Chinese innovation can’t thrive; that China is an imitator, not an originator is pervasive in many circles. However, with the growth of businesses like Xiaomi, does this argument really carry weight? ... Read More>>
Jan 25, 2018 Comments(2)
Is China safe? It’s a question many foreigners consider before moving to China. Each country also has its own unique dangers, and China is no exception. Below we outline some basic safety tips for living in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 26, 2014 Comments(5)
This article, translated by ifeng.com, provides an unsettling glimpse into China’s Internet addiction center, a world characterized by corporal punishment, a lack of auditing, chaos and death. ... Read More>>
Nov 01, 2017 Comments(6)
China is at the very forefront of technological inventions and development. Below are some of the cool inventions you can (or soon will) experience in modern China. ... Read More>>
Aug 11, 2017 Comments(2)
According to a recent report of broadband internet speeds across 189 different countries, China stands at an embarrassing 134th place, right between Iran and Mauritania. ... Read More>>
Mar 08, 2018 Comments(3)
It’s impossible to watch a Bruce Lee Kung Fu movie and not imagine yourself using moves with the word “dragon” in them and beating people up with nunchucks. Today, we’re going to provide some basic tips on how to find a decent Kung Fu school in China. ... Read More>>
Aug 04, 2017 Comments(1)
Cold, dry weather, hot, humid weather and pollution can have deathly effects on your skin. In China, we have all three. Protect your body’s biggest organ with this all-season China skin care guide for China. ... Read More>>
Aug 30, 2017 Comments(7)
Smart phone uses in China will finally be able to use WeChat to pay for goods in the Apple App Store and Apple Music store. Hurrah! ... Read More>>
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