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>>
Jul 08, 2014 Comments(5)
If you have lived in China for some time now, and still have not mastered the art of cooking at least a few basic Chinese dishes, worry not! With these five easy Chinese recipes, you’ll be whipping up authentic-tasting meals in no time. ... Read More>>
Jul 07, 2014 Comments(10)
With practically non-existent social nets for the marginalized, whether to give or not to give to beggars in China is a contentious topic. The existence of syndicates running begging teams and stories of child trafficking further complicates the giving ...... Read More>>
Jul 01, 2014 Comments(7)
Fast food delivery guys whizzing about on their e-bikes at all hours of the day and night is a common sight across China. So how do you avail of this awesome service? We take a look at the three most popular fast food outlets and their online ordering ...... Read More>>
Jun 30, 2014 Comments(4)
This article provides tips on when best to eat some of China’s most popular fruit, how to keep them and what health properties they bring. So, digest the below tips and gain the all-knowing wisdom of a fruit connoisseur. ... 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>>
Jun 25, 2014 Comments(13)
This article translated from Wenxuecity.com explores the rise and fall of China’s wealthy elite as discussed by financial expert Zhang Tingbin in his new book. His analysis offers a fascinating insight into the tumultuous economic growth of the past thirty ...... Read More>>
Jun 07, 2014 Comments(8)
If you think that Chinese drinking starts and stops with baijiu, then you’re sorely mistaken. China is home to wide variety of unusual beers and liquors. I have completed hours of painstaking “research” to bring you the very best uniquely Chinese alcohols. ...... Read More>>
May 10, 2014 Comments(8)
Getting a haircut is not always as easy at is seems, especially when you’re living in China and don’t speak the language. What was originally meant to be pain-free affair could well easily turn into an image-damaging nightmare. If your head needs a bit of ...... Read More>>
Apr 26, 2014 Comments(13)
Smaller cities may prove to be fruitful places if you’re looking for an authentic Chinese experience. There are always pitfalls however, as we look at some of the pros and cons of living in such places through the eyes of an expat. ... Read More>>
Apr 08, 2014 Comments(13)
This article translated from a blog on ifeng.com explores some of the more bizarre aspects of North Korean life. News about the life of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and the world’s last true totalitarian communist dictatorship has garnered a great deal ...... Read More>>
Apr 07, 2014 Comments(5)
Planning a wedding in China is a big undertaking with a lofty price tag. This article aims to impart some knowledge that may be of value to anyone with Chinese nuptials in their future. Let’s take a look at the steps, challenges and costs of the wedding ...... Read More>>
Mar 22, 2014 Comments(15)
To many expat observers, money seems to be at the heart of Chinese affection. Scarcely a day goes by without tell of a relationship driven by money; a woman refusing to marry a man because he doesn't own his own apartment, a business contract that fell ...... Read More>>
Mar 19, 2014 Comments(1)
Along with the app rising in popularity amongst expats living in China, there are also some amazing local artists with accounts worth following. This is our selection of the best Instagramers to follow – so get your smartphones out.... Read More>>
Feb 15, 2014 Comments(3)
American anthropologist Edward T Hall is renowned for developing Proxemics—the study of personal space. However, his results are American/Western biased and notions of personal space are understood very differently in China. ... Read More>>
Feb 03, 2014 Comments(8)
The tension between China and Japan is well-known and on occasion overzealous nationalists have highlighted this by smashing up Japanese made vehicles. But cars aren’t the only Japanese made inventions that have become synonymous with everyday life. Here ...... Read More>>
Jan 06, 2014 Comments(6)
While marriage is often looked upon as a happy event, it is also the source of much anguish and grief to those single Chinese people who are unlucky enough to not yet be wed. ... Read More>>
Dec 25, 2013 Comments(13)
Bar owners in China are constantly walking a tightrope between allowing patrons to have a good time and ensuring residents living nearby are not being disturbed. For areas frequented by foreigners this divide can often take on a ‘what is culturally ...... Read More>>
Dec 18, 2013 Comments(9)
Sometimes you want to be able to do more than point at a picture in a Chinese restaurant, so here is a beginner guide to ordering in a Chinese restaurant, with basic Chinese skills. ... Read More>>
Dec 09, 2013 Comments(6)
Every Chinese home has the same time-tested equipment or essential household items that the wisest of foreigners should consider making a part of daily life. Besides, from an anthropological point of view, living as the Chinese do goes a long way in ...... Read More>>
Dec 07, 2013 Comments(1)
This holiday season you will quite possibly be making a trip back home, wherever home may be. If that’s the case, then most likely your friends and family will be expecting you to return laden with treasures from China. Here are some gift ideas that are ...... Read More>>
Dec 06, 2013 Comments(8)
A transcript from a broadcast about recent dating events reveals the perspectives of single Chinese men and women looking for love and the difficulty they have finding it. ... Read More>>
Oct 21, 2013 Comments(12)
Foreigners have come to China for various purposes: to study, to work or even to find love. But most will quickly find that the country itself is an intense classroom. This article draws on the experience of a number of foreigners in China who share their ...... Read More>>
Oct 14, 2013 Comments(37)
Here are 10 ways in which you’ll return home a reformed person after having experienced Chinese culture for an extended period of time. ... Read More>>
Oct 11, 2013 Comments(4)
We have all heard of Tiger Mothers and their distinct parenting styles, but this tale of parenting takes Tiger parenting to its most extreme. Fearing that her child would become spoilt, Mrs Shen decided to make her daughter believe she was adopted. ... Read More>>
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