May 08, 2024
Chinese workplace culture can confuse foreigners about what exactly their boss is thinking and saying. In this article, break down some of the most confusing local practices and bring you some tips on how expats can charm their Chinese bosses. Read more>>
Jan 24, 2014 Comments(7)
Re-working or writing your resume for China will be similar to any other resume you write, so you shouldn’t have to change a lot. However, there are some differences, which are worth adhering to, especially as it shows that you are aware of certain Chinese ...... Read More>>
May 03, 2014 Comments(36)
There are plenty of articles on what it’s like to be a foreigner in China. But what’s it like to be a fully Westernized ABC (American-Born Chinese) and how does our experience in China differ from that of, you know, “foreign”-looking foreigners living ...... 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>>
Mar 20, 2017 Comments(24)
There exists a so called ‘language war’ in which a Westerner is keen to display his or her hard-to-gain Mandarin skills while the Chinese person is every bit as enthusiastic about speaking English to them. So, what tactics can you use to achieve your goal?... Read More>>
Jul 29, 2014 Comments(31)
This translated article, which first appeared on Xinhua, has created quite a buzz in China’s social media sphere. It talks about the appearance of Chinese men, and how in comparison to their female counterparts, they do little to appear attractive. ... Read More>>
Sep 24, 2012 Comments(6)
We must close the curtains! exclaimed my soon-to-be-wife as we got down to getting to know each other a bit more intimately one lazy afternoon. Given that we were in an 18th floor apartment in a building that was conspicuous for its isolated height,...... Read More>>
Sep 17, 2014 Comments(9)
WeChat has taken our lives by storm. But what are the rules of this app? Do we use it like instant messenger, or should we display less ‘erratic’ behavior, and send messages over WeChat in the same way that we did with the good old SMS? ... Read More>>
Nov 28, 2016 Comments(6)
The word ‘crowded’ takes on a whole new meaning during national holidays in China. Seas of pedestrians, jam-packed buses and subways, and stand still traffic jams are everywhere. Complaints come in every year from all over China so can anything good be ...... Read More>>
Jul 31, 2012 Comments(1)
Photo: 1x1.fi Before moving to Chengdu, all my Chinese friends kept mentioning the word lamei. They asked, "Do you know there's a lot of lameis in that part of China?" and "Are you moving to Chengdu because of the lameis?" They even ...... Read More>>
Jul 16, 2015 Comments(20)
A smart phone sex tape shot in the dressing room of the Beijing Sanlitun Uniqlo store has rocked the Chinese internet since it was posted online last Tuesday. ... Read More>>
Aug 22, 2016 Comments(2)
China is a miscellaneous patchwork of Special Administrative Regions (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan), Autonomous Regions (Tibet, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Guangxi) and 25 other ...... Read More>>
Sep 08, 2017 Comments(3)
It seems every Chinese person and their pet Pekingnese has a voice translator these days, but most work poorly at best. Here are four voice translation apps that actually work for English-Chinese. ... Read More>>
Aug 05, 2015 Comments(46)
Many English training centers in China hire “black market,” or illegal teachers during the busy summer season. These teachers have no qualifications or experience. Some even have criminal records or are sex offenders back in their home countries. ... Read More>>
Jul 17, 2014 Comments(48)
Close to ten million Chinese people have emigrated abroad since 1990. But as local demographics change and new migrants continue to stream in, not all locals welcome their new, foreign neighbors with open arms. Here are four reasons why. ... Read More>>
Apr 22, 2015 Comments(11)
Green tea has always had the reputation for being clean, pure, quiet and sophisticated. The Netizen created, “green tea bitch,” on the other hand, pretends to be pure and innocent, but in fact is manipulative and calculating. ... Read More>>
Oct 08, 2013 Comments(5)
If you’re living in China, chances are you’ve already joined the WeChat movement. And for those who haven’t, you’re definitely missing out. So, what is WeChat and how does it differ from the very popular Whatsapp? ... Read More>>
Apr 03, 2009 Comments(0)
Photo: Sina.com Far from the image many foreigners have of Chinese people, especially the Chinese of the past, being prudish and prim and proper, Jin Ping Mei (The Plum in the Golden Vase) tells the story of a 12th century family and the sexual shenanigans ...... Read More>>
May 02, 2017 Comments(42)
Why are foreign professionals often unwilling to come work in China? The professional job market in China is difficult for the young and inexperienced, while more experienced foreigners are hesitant to move to China because of pollution and other issues. ... Read More>>
Feb 25, 2016 Comments(13)
Take the plunge and SCUBA dive in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 27, 2016 Comments(25)
As the country continues to open up to international trade, jobs are a-plenty for foreigners in many different fields. Here we list some tips and tricks for finding a good job in your field in China. ... Read More>>
Aug 04, 2015 Comments(10)
This summer, there are some who seem to have overcome the Shanghai curse and found their significant others. What happens to those are left over? Those in China who are unlucky in love sometimes end up as mopey “light bulbs.” ... Read More>>
Apr 06, 2015 Comments(68)
Let’s face it, English teachers in China are not exactly viewed as people who have been a major success in life. Often the subject of diatribes on many an anonymous internet forum, it’s time to look at why these perceptions exist. ... Read More>>
Apr 14, 2014 Comments(50)
Newcomers to China are not having the easy and relaxed job-finding experience that they may have heard of. Times are changing in China, and although there is still an abundance of work to be found for foreigners in some sectors, the overall experience may ...... Read More>>
Sep 19, 2013 Comments(4)
Bells are ringing, children are screaming, but just how merry and bright is it behind the gates of a Chinese high school? Many “foreigners” living in China who have engaged in teaching know the view from the teaching platform, but what are things really ...... Read More>>
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