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>>
Sep 30, 2013 Comments(32)
From the streets to your own home, it seems like there’s no place that is free from the cacophony of sounds in China! Here’s a list of the top 8 sounds that can drive an expat crazy in China! ... Read More>>
Sep 25, 2013 Comments(1)
While the world has been informed of the horrific working conditions that have allegedly led to dozens of suicides at Foxconn factories in China, very few articles offer a glimpse into the social lives of these youngsters. What is life really like for the ...... Read More>>
Sep 10, 2013 Comments(5)
Marred by the lack of one central ministry to handle all immigration matters and the fact that green card requirements are so restrictive, it seems that China’s a long way off from becoming a truly international country like the United States or Britain. ... Read More>>
Sep 06, 2013 Comments(3)
Given China’s unprecedented economic development, it’s no surprise that the increasingly mobile Chinese are branching out and traveling more. Here, we take a look at some of the changes that have befallen the luxury tourism industry in China. ... Read More>>
Sep 05, 2013 Comments(8)
China’s staggering growth has given rise to a whole new section of society – the fu’erdai, the sons and daughters of those who mainly got rich during the reform years. More than just rich children, this social group could have possible monumental effects ...... Read More>>
Sep 03, 2013 Comments(2)
From eating earth in Switzerland to drinking human milk and throwing illicit parties to buying private island resorts, it seems there’s no lifestyle outrageous or extravagant enough for some members of China’s super rich community. ... Read More>>
Aug 22, 2013 Comments(21)
This article follows a couple of foreign models based in Guangzhou, illustrating their reasons for coming to China, glimpses of their daily routine and their opinions of the modelling industry in China. Not surprisingly, life as a model is not as easy as it ...... Read More>>
Aug 21, 2013 Comments(8)
China’s super rich have grown bored and they are now looking to dump their buckets of pink RMB confetti into strange new things and opportunities. Here is a list of some of the most bizarre things China’s super rich are spending their money on. ... Read More>>
Aug 20, 2013 Comments(6)
Fifteen square meter “snail houses” are about to hit the market in China. They target 20-something graduates who have a small but disposable income and want to live somewhere affordable. Will they be a success? ... Read More>>
Aug 19, 2013
In China, sex is typically a lightly discussed topic but with more economic freedom comes more sexual freedom, or so many would argue. There have been several recent cultural phenomena that are possible signs of such increased sexual liberation. Let’s take ...... Read More>>
Aug 17, 2013 Comments(9)
It's not exactly a secret that China is the “land of cheap custom made clothes”. But, as with everything here, it's easy to get ripped off if you don't know what you're doing. These tips hold true for tailors with their own stores, and even the tailors ...... Read More>>
Aug 13, 2013 Comments(6)
In the prison located on Dongguan’s Xinzhou Island, there are currently around 500 foreign inmates. This report looks at the backgrounds of some of the inmates and provides insight into life in Chinese prison for foreigners. ... Read More>>
Aug 09, 2013 Comments(5)
In the past few weeks, there has been a worrying spate of violent attacks on the streets of China. But what’s the real underlying reason for all these recent attacks? How can they be prevented from happening again? ... Read More>>
Jul 19, 2013 Comments(1)
“Dingzihu” or nail houses, is a term for households that refuse to relocate during demolition causing the original home to “stick out” amidst the new development. On July 7, Chinese media documented the latest defiant couple unwilling to leave their two ...... Read More>>
Jul 16, 2013
In Nanjing, many couples have chosen to embark on “fake” temporary divorces so as to avoid certain government policy changes. One registry office received so many divorce requests that it had to restrict the number of divorces that could be processed each ...... Read More>>
Jul 08, 2013 Comments(18)
Unfortunately, stories of attacks or fights involving foreigners on a night out are becoming all too common in China. Despite generally being a safe country, it’s important to keep a few tips in mind next time you hit up a bar or club. ... Read More>>
Jul 02, 2013 Comments(3)
A survey was recently carried out at Guangzhou’s Sun Yat-sen University asking male and female students what their opinions were on masturbation. The results of the survey showed some revealing facts about what is normally a taboo topic in China. ... Read More>>
Jul 01, 2013 Comments(23)
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why it is that Chinese restrooms are lacking in toilet paper? Why pregnant women wear those apron-thingies on their way to work? Or what the obsession with keeping noisy, screeching crickets is about? ... Read More>>
Jun 22, 2013 Comments(1)
With summer finally upon us, it’s time to ditch hot pot and steaming soups and dig into crisp, light dishes to counteract the rising temperatures. Luckily, China’s many cuisines serve up a range of cold dishes that don’t require long hours spent slaving ...... Read More>>
Jun 11, 2013 Comments(5)
A recent map of China depicting the amounts potential husbands are expected to pay their wives’ families as “betrothal gifts” has gone viral online. The map highlights concerns regarding the concept that marriage has become more about money than love. ... Read More>>
Jun 05, 2013 Comments(10)
More and more wealthy Chinese women are now spending money on luxury goods worldwide. But what are their preferences when it comes to buying such products? What does the future hold regarding their influence on the luxury goods market? ... Read More>>
Jun 04, 2013 Comments(1)
For many expats, the prospect of moving to a new city in China can be daunting. There’s new customs, languages, and etiquette to overcome which can be a real headache. Here’s one expat’s take on adapting to Wuhan after living in Shenzhen. ... Read More>>
May 25, 2013
The spending power of Chinese people has surged in recent times, with online shopping in China seeing a particular increase. This article takes a look at five ways online shopping in China is shaping the country. ... Read More>>
May 13, 2013 Comments(2)
Weighing up the pros and cons of the Chinese city we’re living in with our metropolises back home is an entirely subjective and open-ended thing. Nevertheless, I’d like to discuss some of the key factors that separate my Chinese home, Beijing, with my ...... Read More>>
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