Apr 11, 2024
Foreigners have a reputation for clumsiness in China. The litany of knocks, breaks and injuries accumulated by my expat friends is truly alarming. Excluding digestive disagreements, simply for brevity’s sake, here are some of the most common expat injuries in China. Read more>>
May 25, 2015 Comments(16)
With rising income in China, the Chinese diet is becoming more meat-centric. But don’t worry, if you’re a vegetarian or just don’t trust Chinese meat products, there are delicious options out there available. ... Read More>>
Apr 28, 2015 Comments(6)
The hutongs of Beijing and the lilong lane houses of Shanghai are the most iconic architectural housing styles in their respective cities. However, the two both have advantages and disadvantages: which style of housing is better suited for foreigners? ... Read More>>
Apr 13, 2015 Comments(4)
Emojis range from the prosaic to the whimsical – and like just about everything else, they’re a product of culture. Emoticons are different in Eastern and Western cultures: the way they look, the way we use them, and some of the crazier creations. ... Read More>>
Apr 08, 2015 Comments(25)
If you’re single, new to China and plan on being here for a while, the issue of dating a Chinese partner will inevitably arise. Here are some things you should know before you start dating in China, so you and your Chinese partner don’t have too many ...... Read More>>
Mar 30, 2015 Comments(13)
The differences between Beijing and Shanghai are night and day, and the same can be said about the expats residing in them. ... Read More>>
Mar 11, 2015 Comments(24)
Most foreigners who have spent a little longer in China know about the stress and hassle associated with attaining the proper paperwork for longer-term stays. However, marrying a Chinese person is not necessarily the golden ticket to a stress-free, ...... Read More>>
Feb 17, 2015 Comments(68)
This translated article explores differences in socially acceptable behavior between Chinese people and foreigners.... Read More>>
Jan 31, 2015 Comments(12)
Of course cakes in China will never be the same as those abroad, but following a lot of negative dessert anger, its time that Chinese dessert got a mascot. ... Read More>>
Jan 03, 2015 Comments(19)
Roaming around a Chinese supermarket can be an exciting adventure with lots of interesting things to see. But working up the courage to try all of the weird things that you spot is an entirely different story. ... Read More>>
Dec 11, 2014 Comments(2)
Being an expat in China can be fraught with difficulty as we contemplate how and where to do our Christmas shopping. Here we take a look at how to navigate your way through the minefield that is Christmas shopping in China and avoid a ‘Black Friday’ type ...... Read More>>
Nov 27, 2014 Comments(23)
Over the years, reports and studies about the rise of sexual harassment in China have been published on a frequent basis and despite implementing a sexual harassment law in 2005, the problem does not seem to be abating. This translated article highlights ...... Read More>>
Nov 08, 2014 Comments(15)
For most expats, the greatest cultural test we’ll ever face in China occurs when meeting our partner’s parents for the first time. This article looks at some of the extra things you can do to help convince those hard-to-please parents that you’re good ...... Read More>>
Nov 06, 2014 Comments(3)
No holiday in China can be complete without the release of numerous very unscientific lists of superlatives, generalizations and questionable survey results, and this year’s Singles Day is no exception. Read on for the 2014 list of top 11 professions with ...... 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>>
Oct 08, 2014 Comments(21)
Many expats who return home after a prolonged stint in China find themselves suffering from a strange sense of displacement. Welcome to the world of reverse culture shock. ... Read More>>
Sep 29, 2014 Comments(3)
With a population of 1.36 billion people as of 2013 and the concept of personal space being non-existent, it’s no wonder that trailing to work each and every day becomes a minefield in China. Here are some tips on how to survive the rush hour madness. ... Read More>>
Sep 03, 2014 Comments(15)
The “leftover woman” trope has been causing a stir in China in recent years – especially following the “yellowing pearls” article published on the All-China Women’s Federation website in 2012. This is “sheng nv” – urban, educated women over ...... Read More>>
Sep 01, 2014 Comments(3)
It happens to all of us; at some point during our stay in China we get homesick and it can be debilitating. However, there are some practical ways to deal with homesickness, or at least a lot of ways to keep us busy until the feeling passes! ... Read More>>
Aug 11, 2014 Comments(3)
As the most populous nation on Earth, it should hardly come as a surprise that some of the quirkiest and unusal trends find root in China. From dogs in panty hose (no kidding!) to cartoon phone apps, we round up 5 trends that have been gripping the nation ...... Read More>>
Jul 28, 2014 Comments(10)
Despite rising costs of living in China, there are still plenty of affordable perks worth taking advantage of. We take a look at the things that are available or that we can do in China that are far cheaper than their equivalents in Western countries. ... Read More>>
Jul 17, 2014 Comments(48)
Close to ten million Chinese people have emigrated abroad since 1990. But as local demographics change and new migrants continue to stream in, not all locals welcome their new, foreign neighbors with open arms. Here are four reasons why. ... Read More>>
Jul 16, 2014 Comments(4)
Ever enter a Chinese supermarket or convenience store hoping to grab a thirst-quenching drink, only to be greeted by an overwhelming selection of mysterious bottled beverages? Here’s our pick of interesting and weird bottled beverages worth a try. ... Read More>>
Jul 15, 2014 Comments(4)
The number of wealthy Chinese that have emerged since China’s reform and opening up movement has shocked the world. But not everyone achieved wealth through riding various “get rich” waves. Here are a few types of wealthy Chinese who made their fortunes ...... Read More>>
Jul 09, 2014 Comments(1)
Thanks to the explosive growth in smartphone usage in China, mobile dating apps have changed the rules of the dating game forever. This article looks at a few of the fastest-growing and most promising dating apps in China. Mr or Mrs Right may just be a ...... Read More>>
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