Mar 27, 2024
If you’re especially interested in the nuances of the written word, a career in translation could be a good shout. Here are some useful tips for launching a career as a Mandarin translator in China. Read more>>
Jul 21, 2015 Comments(33)
Most expats in China run the risk of being hired not for their skills, but their physical appearance: this phenomenon is called the “face job”. Here we show you how to avoid falling into the “face job” trap. ... Read More>>
Dec 23, 2020 Comments(7)
Here are some out-of-the-box tips to help you expand your network China to one that is large, varied and potentially valuable. ... Read More>>
May 17, 2010 Comments(0)
The top contemporary Chinese artists come from different backgrounds and hail from cities all over the country, but they all share a childhood spent deep in the throes of the Cultural Revolution. The effects of this tumultuous time period on contemporary ...... Read More>>
Apr 27, 2017 Comments(24)
Street food is more than just a way to fill one’s stomach in China; it is an integral part of the food culture. And despite Chengguan, food scandals and ever tighter restrictions getting in their way, street food vendors continue. The public just can’t say...... Read More>>
Jun 12, 2017 Comments(11)
Although the popularity of e-bikes may have stemmed from the associated financial and environmental benefits, by joining the masses and buying one, you’ll also gain the freedom to explore the city at your leisure. ... Read More>>
Oct 11, 2016 Comments(8)
In China, family roles are still relatively traditional. While it is common for both men and women to work outside the home, when it comes to breadwinning, housework, and childrearing, China tends to fall in line with long standing gender roles. The man ...... Read More>>
Jan 11, 2018 Comments(2)
Here we list the five biggest holidays in China, what they mean and how they’re celebrated. ... 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>>
Nov 21, 2013 Comments(8)
Very rarely is one afforded a glimpse into the lavish lives or profound wealth of a top Chinese celebrity. This translated article comes close however, by dishing the dirt on how much money China’s top actors and actresses make per year. ... Read More>>
May 08, 2017 Comments(15)
Going to the dentist in China is possible, and this is the complete expat’s guide to surviving that first foreign dentist visit, whether you want to get a professional clean, or definitely feel a cavity coming on. ... Read More>>
Jul 23, 2010 Comments(4)
Police from Dongguan in Qingxi County publicized photos of prostitutes they recently arrested during one of their crackdowns on sleazy clubs in the city, stirring up quite a bit of unrest online, especially in forum discussions and in microblog updates. ...... Read More>>
Sep 29, 2009 Comments(5)
Over the past few weeks, we have been looking in some detail at the job situation for teachers here in China. One of the issues we’ve focused on has been the importance of doing proper research prior to accepting a teaching job in China. To continue ...... Read More>>
Apr 07, 2015 Comments(22)
In this translated article, the author discusses a number of differences between Chinese and Americans on a number of subjects ranging from seat belt safety to retirement choices. ... Read More>>
Apr 12, 2017 Comments(13)
One comment on my article about intercultural relationships asked the rather loaded question “why don’t you see more foreign women married to Chinese men?” This is a question that gets asked a lot, and there really is no simple answer. It is obvious to ...... Read More>>
Apr 03, 2013 Comments(6)
During the recent leadership changeover, Xi Jinping discussed the “Chinese Dream” and what China must do in order to achieve it. But does the Chinese Dream differ from the American Dream? How? Will it prove more effective for China’s future? ... Read More>>
May 31, 2017 Comments(21)
Many expat women I know can’t recall ever being sexually harassed in China by a stranger. Some have told me ‘Chinese men wouldn’t dare.’ Yet, a recent string of reports of sexual harassment on metro systems suggests that some men here do in fact ‘dare ...... Read More>>
Mar 27, 2013 Comments(23)
At the recent CPPCC National Committee, a prominent member stated that the intense focus on the study of English had “destroyed” China’s education culture, and that he hoped more emphasis could be placed on the study of “Chinese” subjects in the future. ...... Read More>>
Jun 03, 2013 Comments(13)
A foreigner in Guangzhou recently had 20,000 USD and 4,000 RMB stolen off him by a prostitute when he was sleeping. ... Read More>>
Feb 24, 2014 Comments(24)
It can be said that modern Chinese feminism was born in the struggle for national independence. However, although gender equality is a vital aspect in the struggle for socialism, there is still not equality of the sexes. ... Read More>>
Nov 05, 2010 Comments(61)
Maybe never getting a seat on the bus has finally gotten to you, maybe it’s the never-ending fight to get a taxi or maybe the driver you hired is too reckless. Whatever the reason, you have decided you need to get your own license, and drive yourself ...... Read More>>
Mar 03, 2011 Comments(16)
In China, expats are often assumed to be white or Caucasian originating from the Americas or Europe. Other expats from Africa (some of whom are from the Americas and Europe), West Asia, Arabian nationalities etc. are given little to no recognition by ...... Read More>>
Jun 17, 2013 Comments(2)
China is a goldmine of contradictions and double standards. In a previous article, I discussed how China’s censors decide which foreign musicians are allowed to play in the Mainland. This time around, we look at the double standards with sex and violence ...... Read More>>
Feb 29, 2016 Comments(58)
Many foreigners come to China and fall in love – not just with the culture, the history, the scenery, but with local Chinese people who become their boyfriends, girlfriends, or, eventually, husbands and wives. However, jumping into a relationship with ...... Read More>>
Nov 08, 2014 Comments(15)
For most expats, the greatest cultural test we’ll ever face in China occurs when meeting our partner’s parents for the first time. This article looks at some of the extra things you can do to help convince those hard-to-please parents that you’re good ...... Read More>>
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