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If you have the proper qualifications and a bit of teaching experience back home, you may want to consider teaching at an international school in China. Read on to find out more. Read more>>
Jul 06, 2013 Comments(3)
Living in China allows expat to check out all the nearby wonders, and as more flights open up every day, airline carriers have been able to offer some amazing deals that make city or country-hopping from China a very real possibility. ... Read More>>
Jun 29, 2013 Comments(2)
The summer months in China bring with them swathes of blood thirsty mosquitoes. There is not one place in China where you are completely safe from their high-pitched hum, and here we explore some of the tried-and-tested methods of keeping them at bay. ... 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 14, 2013 Comments(7)
I've always been surprised by the number of people who are stubbornly against using language-learning software. Although Do-it-yourself Chinese definitely has a bad reputation, it's often the students, not the software, who are to blame, as the content of ...... Read More>>
Jun 07, 2013 Comments(9)
The Chinese economy is very much consumer driven. One of the most popular methods of shopping is online, and while online shopping alternatives continue to mushroom left and right, the most popular, by far, is still Taobao. In light of Taobao's unwavering ...... 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 24, 2013 Comments(1)
Everyone knows there are certain things to watch out for here in China: food poisoning, tap water, anyone behind the wheel of a car. But there are also plenty of underrated health hazards that don't seem to get quite the attention they should. Read on for ...... Read More>>
May 20, 2013 Comments(7)
If you’ve been in China for a while, you’ve surely heard about that mystical permanent residence card for foreigners otherwise known as a Chinese green card. But up until November last year, Chinese green cards were simply just a myth for most expats, with...... Read More>>
May 17, 2013 Comments(13)
A credit card is an important thing to have when globetrotting, not least because many forms of online reservation require credit rather than debit payment. For those anticipating a long stay in China, a credit card may seem like a good idea. In general, ...... Read More>>
May 14, 2013 Comments(24)
We’ve all been there or know someone who has: working and then something happens one day and the job is gone. The “in between” phase of job transition can be even more difficult in China where part-time teaching gigs and easy access to cheap booze can ...... Read More>>
Mar 30, 2013 Comments(4)
There is always an element of risk when living or travelling abroad. Something always can, and almost always will, go wrong. If worst comes to worst, how much help can you expect from your embassy? ... Read More>>
Mar 28, 2013
In this article, we teach you basic Chinese vocab for ordering eggs just the way you like them, discuss several of the more interesting egg dishes in China and tell you how to make your own egg dye for Easter. ... Read More>>
Mar 19, 2013 Comments(10)
With a 26.5% share of the global smartphone market in 2012, China is now the world’s largest consumer of smartphones. However, the sheer range of different brands and models that they use to check Weibo or WeChat is huge. Read on for our Chinese smartphone ...... Read More>>
Mar 14, 2013 Comments(3)
After weighing the possibilities that I’ll be a China expat for a while, I’ve started thinking about how this will affect my personal finances, and how I’m going to be able to save for the future. How much does it cost to settle down in China? ... Read More>>
Mar 01, 2013 Comments(5)
This might be the Year of the Dragon, but does your CV seem like it's a Rabbit, jumping from job to job and hopping between careers? Many expats in China switch jobs several times during their stays overseas. While career counsellors and life coaches agree ...... 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>>
Feb 01, 2013 Comments(8)
Traditionally, in western medicine the focus is very much upon treating illnesses rather than preventing them. We wait until we are sick, then we visit the doctor, sometimes much later than we should. Though the more health-conscious among us might eat a ...... Read More>>
Jan 22, 2013 Comments(3)
Expat life, by its very nature is transient and ever-changing. The similarities of our jobs and situations in China make it very easy to make friends with other expats. What happens however when these friends suddenly decide to pack up and leave? ... Read More>>
Jan 18, 2013 Comments(5)
Let's face it: buying train tickets in China can be a big, migraine-inducing pain in the butt; thanks to the "ingenious" policy of giving everyone in the country simultaneous vacations, travelling during a national holiday means that you're ...... Read More>>
Jan 10, 2013 Comments(1)
We all know the feeling of wanting to shirk responsibility every now and then or dodge some unsavory event. But while getting out of these things in your home country is one thing, buck-passing, refusals and excuse making in China is another matter entirely. ... Read More>>
Jan 04, 2013 Comments(2)
So you’re fleeing the country, huh? Whether you’re just heading back to your home country for a visit or bidding “zaijian” to China forever, it’s important to know what you can – and can’t – take through Chinese customs. Granted, people get away ...... Read More>>
Dec 31, 2012 Comments(3)
China values friendship with true sincerity, especially when calling upon the help of a friend during rough times. However, the moment may come when an expat wonders, “Is it a good idea to ask my Chinese friend for help in this situation?”... Read More>>
Dec 27, 2012
Now that temperatures are dropping in many parts of China, it’s the perfect time to gather a few friends together at home and enjoy some seasonal tipples. Making your own Christmas cocktails is much more satisfying that coughing up 40-odd RMB for a glass ...... Read More>>
Dec 14, 2012 Comments(1)
Looking for a career change? Seeking professional development? With college application season in full swing, now's the time for all you prospective students out there to be researching programs to find something that suits you. As Chinese universities ...... Read More>>
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