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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>>
Dec 12, 2012 Comments(3)
Surprise! eChinacities.com just got a revamp! With a brand new year just around the corner, we thought it was time to give the website a much needed makeover. But it's not just an aesthetic one: eChinacities beta features a whole new treasure-trove of ...... Read More>>
Dec 11, 2012 Comments(1)
For many expats, getting into a traffic accident has become an inevitable cost of living in China for any significant length of time. With the daily circus of cars, buses, motorcycles, scooters, bicycles and (oblivious) pedestrians—not to mention ...... Read More>>
Dec 07, 2012 Comments(4)
So, you want to mail a package abroad? China can be rather hit or miss when it comes to their postal service. But having a parcel sent can actually be a fairly easy process – provided you follow the basic rules about what can, and can't, be mailed. ... Read More>>
Dec 01, 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>>
Nov 30, 2012 Comments(6)
Sooner or later, in China you’re definitely going to encounter a few unexpected surprises. The best thing to do is to try to turn possible disasters into positive situations by preparing for them. Here are four examples. ... Read More>>
Nov 29, 2012 Comments(16)
In August 2012, the government changed many of the rules for certain visa types available to foreigners living, studying and working in China. Not surprisingly—given the country's shared reaction to a certain incident—the biggest changes were made to the ...... Read More>>
Nov 27, 2012 Comments(8)
Facing increased competition from other expats—not to mention the countless millions of twenty- and thirty-something Chinese currently seeking employment—good jobs in China are getting more scare, hiring standards are increasing and salaries are ...... Read More>>
Nov 25, 2012 Comments(3)
The dates of China’s official public holidays for 2013 have been released. ... Read More>>
Nov 22, 2012 Comments(2)
Taking a taxi in China can be a difficult task for us expats. Sprawling cities can be difficult to navigate, especially with the language barrier. Here are a few key points to keep you on track. ... Read More>>
Nov 09, 2012 Comments(3)
If I say ‘road hazard in China’, you’re probably thinking overloaded trucks, careening scooters, and the like. There are, however, more mundane dangers on the streets. From sidewalk slime to dangerous strangers, here is a selection of pedestrian ...... Read More>>
Nov 02, 2012 Comments(1)
Whether you plan to stay in China for six months or six years, keeping in touch with family and friends back home is key to staving off pangs of homesickness. Today a myriad of cheap/free messaging apps such as Skype, WhatsApp and WeChat make it easier than ...... Read More>>
Nov 01, 2012 Comments(4)
At first glance, Chinese supermarkets appear to offer a much-needed oasis of familiarity and order to newly-arrived expats struggling to make sense of their unfamiliar surroundings. The well-lit and neatly arranged displays seem like direct transplants from ...... Read More>>
Oct 26, 2012 Comments(2)
Passing the HSK exam is either a necessity or a vindication of effort for the foreigners planning to live and work long term in China. For those intent on passing this exam, or even toying with the idea, here are some tips.... Read More>>
Oct 05, 2012 Comments(6)
If you are reading this article, then you are probably staying, or planning to stay, in China longer than a regular tourist visa will allow, and you are considering your options. First, you need to decide what kind of visa you'll be getting. If you’re ...... Read More>>
Sep 25, 2012 Comments(2)
Virtually everything nowadays seems to have that little "Made in China" label attached to it. Sometimes that can be a good thing – other times, not so much. So how do you know which products to go ahead and buy while living in or visiting China, ...... Read More>>
Sep 19, 2012 Comments(2)
Though the expatriate life in China is rich in (intrinsic and/or monetary) rewards and discoveries, it can also, at times, be extremely frustrating. One of the leading causes of such frustration is foreigners' vulnerability to common scams and theft. Taken ...... Read More>>
Sep 11, 2012 Comments(16)
China can be a funny place sometimes… Expats can seemingly get away with behavior here that would normally get them in trouble in their home countries (*cough* public drunkenness *cough*), while getting in major trouble for what most countries would view ...... Read More>>
Sep 09, 2012 Comments(1)
Editor's note: The following article was translated and edited from a classic "scam story" that's been circulating the Chinese blogs and forums for the past several years. According to the writer of the original post, he fell victim to a phone ...... Read More>>
Aug 30, 2012 Comments(11)
As the insatiable demand for English teachers grew in the last decade, so too has the number of people looking to make a quick buck by pairing schools and foreign teachers together. While using an agent can on occasion be a pain free experience that helps ...... Read More>>
Aug 25, 2012 Comments(0)
For those willing to spend the time and resources to truly master Chinese, the world of university Chinese language courses – in China – offers the double dose of immersion and formal setting needed to take things to the next level. Between ...... Read More>>
Aug 17, 2012 Comments(8)
Banking in China can be nothing short of a headache, especially if you’re an expat – long lines, rare English service, and the confusion over paperwork is just the beginning. But the simple fact is that some banks really are better than others. We take a ...... Read More>>
Aug 11, 2012 Comments(2)
Millions of Chinese and foreign tourists flock to China's most famous spots every year, which can lead to giant crowds at every turn. If you hate crowds and overpriced venues, or like to go off the beaten path, check out one of these travel alternatives to ...... Read More>>
Aug 10, 2012 Comments(3)
While China may not be the first place that springs to mind when you envision a romance-filled honeymoon, there are plenty of places here that offer fun, relaxing, and yes, romantic, post-wedding vacation options. Whether you prefer to lounge on a beach, ...... Read More>>
Jul 06, 2012 Comments(14)
While it’s at least very annoying, and at most woefully erroneous that many Chinese people judge all foreigners to be totally minted, it’s not hard to see why, when many foreigners are here living decadent lifestyles, partying on weekends (and ...... Read More>>
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