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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>>
Sep 07, 2012 Comments(5)
Mothers-in-law have been a source of humor for us in the West for years now. We make fun of the stereotypical mother-in-law, who is usually portrayed as a human pit-bull -- vicious, aggressive and controlling. However, for whatever reason a lot of this view ...... Read More>>
Oct 31, 2016 Comments(8)
Chinese bosses have been alternately characterized as authoritarians and as consensus people. Heavy-handed and soft. That is in part because there are different kinds of bosses, and in part because Chinese culture can throw off our sense of what kind of a ...... Read More>>
Jan 21, 2016 Comments(56)
If you follow job ads in China closely, you will soon find there is no lack of work in sight for “native teachers/writers/consultants”, provided, of course, they come from the US, Canada, Australia or another “English-speaking” country. But what about ...... Read More>>
Nov 09, 2016 Comments(10)
The HSK test, which is proof of one’s Chinese proficiency, can be taken in various levels with each level more difficult than the next. Recently, the HSK 6 – a notoriously difficult-to-pass level – has come under fire for being too difficult. But are the ...... Read More>>
Aug 05, 2017 Comments(9)
The right education matters more than ever in twenty-first century China. A first-rate education is seen not only as a gateway to personal and professional success, but as a status symbol among the country’s new rich. This article looks at the real – and ...... Read More>>
Aug 31, 2016 Comments(2)
Whether you've just arrived in China or are considered an old timer, chances are you still run into certain foods that make you do a double take. Here are some delicacies that will most likely give you pause and a few tips on how to approach them – if ...... Read More>>
Aug 13, 2015 Comments(11)
Alibaba might be the undisputed king of online shopping in China with its Taobao and Tmall marketplaces, but it’s far from the only contender. JD, also called Jingdong in China and formerly known as 360 Buy, is the country’s second-largest ecommerce portal. ...... Read More>>
Sep 15, 2015 Comments(32)
Finding a job is one thing, but securing a good one that will legally provide you with a work visa is another. This article outlines some of the ‘red flags’ to look out for when browsing through job adverts and negotiating with your future employer. ... Read More>>
Aug 05, 2016 Comments(21)
Loan-sharks are now accepting naked photos as collateral damage for female college students and female professionals. If the woman cannot pay, the photos are copied and hundreds a day are sold on QQ. ... 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>>
Feb 17, 2015 Comments(68)
This translated article explores differences in socially acceptable behavior between Chinese people and foreigners.... 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>>
Jun 26, 2009 Comments(5)
Overall, compared to many other countries, China is an extremely safe place. But even amongst Chinese cities there are variations in safety and public security. Looking for the ten safest cities in China? Look no further, here they are. Beijing No.1 Beijing ...... Read More>>
Apr 07, 2010 Comments(1)
Many foreigners living in China for extended periods decide after some years that they would like to settle their roots here. One of the common ways of doing this is by transitioning from renting an apartment to taking the plunge and buying a property. ...... Read More>>
Mar 29, 2014 Comments(8)
If you look out the window right now and the building across the street is masked by a thick brown haze of pollution, then you might want to reconsider your vow to never EVER wear a ridiculous leopard print, fluffy face mask. ... Read More>>
Aug 24, 2009 Comments(0)
1. Brazil—Adriana LimaAdriana is best known as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, since 2000, and spokesperson for Maybelline cosmetics. 2. Germany—Heidi KlumThis woman does it all: Heidi is a supermodel, actress, designer, artirst, TV host and ...... Read More>>
Dec 30, 2009 Comments(0)
1) World's Tallest Female Model Australian men’s magazine Zoo Weekly brought in a 2.05 m (6 ft 7) American model for its November 2009 cover shoot. The super tall model, named Eva, towered over the 1.62 m (5 ft 3) Australian girl posing next to her ...... Read More>>
Nov 24, 2017 Comments(5)
Business banquets are about the most important meals you can get in China. Whether you’re hosting or attending, these essentials etiquette tips will help you survive and thrive at business dinners and banquets in China. ... Read More>>
Mar 02, 2016 Comments(14)
Chinese citizenship is an option, but it is an option worth pursuing? ... 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>>
Dec 15, 2017 Comments(2)
Trying to send money to a foreign country from China is one of the most frustrating experiences you can have in life. This is why we (at Western Union) have come up with another method to transfer decent sums of cash overseas. ... Read More>>
Jul 21, 2011 Comments(6)
The Post that Set it All Off When famous Chinese actress Lü Liping took to her Weibo last month to decry homosexuality as “a sin”, she stirred up an online debate that had countless public figures wading in to agree or disagree with her ...... Read More>>
Aug 30, 2017 Comments(6)
WeChat is an institution in China. To help you get to grips with it, here are 10 WeChat accounts all China expats should be following. ... Read More>>
May 24, 2010 Comments(2)
Opening up a regular bank account in China can be a daunting prospect, much less venturing into the world of online banking. Most foreigners in China sadly do not take advantage of the online banking services that their banks offer, mostly because of ...... Read More>>
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