adb2014 Sep 06, 2017 Comments(13)

I always knew that parenthood would be a challenge, though I assumed that I’d be doing it in my home country instead of China. In many ways it's what I imagined parenting to be like but raising Chinese-Australians here does present some interesting challenges: Everyday Life The boys’ childhood has been anything but traditional by Chinese ... Read More>>

Samsara May 31, 2013 Comments(24)

Chinese Self-Perception by Samsara When a Chinese person asks you for your impressions of their culture, they already have an image in their mind of what their culture is, and they are not expecting to update or expand it. They would like you to confirm their existing beliefs, and nothing else. They need to be reassured that Chinese food is ... Read More>>

set-up-company Apr 26, 2018 Comments(20)

How to issue the Chinese tax invoices for Chinese clients after the China WFOE set up? How many types of tax invoices currently exist? How to apply for Chinese tax invoices? How to invoice correctly? How to keep the invoice in a proper way? How to obtain an official tax invoice in China? China official tax invoices (Fapiao), as an important ... Read More>>

thabet_sava May 22, 2015 Comments(34)

Being a Muslim author and educator, I have been. Frequently, asked by some of my students about ISIS and why it is becoming a fixture in the Western as well as the Chinese media. I attempted to explain to them that ISIS has nothing to do with Islam or its principles. I realized that due to the extensive coverage of the movement, most youth ... Read More>>

nzteacher80 Jun 05, 2015 Comments(20)

In my first few months in China it seemed as though every second bowel movement was an emergency. I’d often find myself at the end of the day lugging bags of shopping up several flights of stairs to my appartment only to drop the shopping outside the door. I would then feverishly fidget with the keys while crossing my legs in an attempt ... Read More>>

jameswange Nov 23, 2017

Henry, a French leather goods maker who runs a medium-sized business in Moldova, came to me and asked for my assistance. He had actually been in Guangzhou for some time and was a little frustrated. He told me when I met him in his hotel that everyone seemed to speak English here in Guangzhou and were willing to help, but his business was still in... Read More>>

cwzialor Jun 18, 2017 Comments(10)

This is little article I started when I first came to China a year-and-a-half ago. I am a student at Renmin Univesrity of China hoping to stay in China after I graduate.1. The China ExpertThe China Expert has probably been teaching in China for over a year they’re able to use the local language at a basic level and they respect China generally. ... Read More>>

AmlanAparajit Mar 14, 2016 Comments(9)

Embrace the differences and get behind the mindset of Chinese culture. I’m writing down some tips that would help newcomers and also the expats who have been here for a while feel happy and content.I’ve been living in China for about two years now. Soon I will be celebrating 2nd anniversary of my love affair with China and its citizens. I ... Read More>>

adb2014 May 04, 2016 Comments(9)

While you're out and about today, have a look at how many people are wearing English-language t-shirts. Lots, right? The funny lines and squiggles on these shirts will probably have generic or boring slogans (Broadcast News, the Supreme Court of Justice) or sometimes nonsense (Power Girl Pie) but probably nothing too offensive.Still, I highly ... Read More>>

Sinobear Apr 17, 2016 Comments(9)

What has China got against parents?Been doing some job and soul-searching lately, and there’s something I’ve noticed.As a parent of twins, most schools offering positions offer either no discount or only a 50% discount on tuition.This gets me to thinking…shouldn’t parents be more responsible and less likely to pull a runner? Shouldn’t a ... Read More>>

thabet_sava Jun 02, 2015 Comments(6)

After residing in China for the past twelve years, I still dread the arrival of summer due to the fact that I am having an endless struggle with the smart yet aggravating Chinese mosquitoes. Regardless of my efforts, I seem to fail in persuading them to leave me alone in order to accomplish the impossible task of having a peaceful night sleep. ... Read More>>

chineseschools Jul 31, 2015 Comments(7)

7 Important Things you have to know before signing up for HSK Testby Jenny Wang, Chinese Teacher from SN Mandarin Shanghai 1. Paper -and-pen or Online?Starting in 2010, there have been two versions of HSK test. One is paper-and-pen based and the other is electronic online. Both are held at exactly the same time. The test items and standards are ... Read More>>

adb2014 Nov 25, 2015 Comments(10)

For so long I was lead to believe that all expectant Chinese couples prefer boys. Maybe in many small to mid-sized cities, that's still very much the case. Here in the first-tier city of Guangzhou however, I've noticed a change of attitude from many expectant parents in my work and social life. With the abolition of the one-child policy, there's ... Read More>>

eloise1 May 04, 2015 Comments(22)

Whether it’s to impress your mates by directing the cab driver to the next bar, having a conversation at a work banquet, or bargaining for the best price in a Chinese market, it helps to speak some Chinese. It could help you score extra points with the boss, your mates, or that cute girl you’re trying to impress. Besides the usual ... Read More>>

adb2014 Mar 08, 2016 Comments(7)

Life as a parent can be difficult. It’s tiring, stressful, kills your social life and can be emotionally and financially draining. However, these are mere irritations compared to the challenges of raising kids in a different culture, in a family with completely different methods to my own. As well as learning on the job, I feel like I’m ... Read More>>

hadleyj09 Apr 05, 2015 Comments(8)

Being Black in China Well….yup….here we go. So what’s it like to be black in China? Is it crazy? Do you get treated badly? Do you become super famous here? Yes and no…To start, being black in China is just about the same as being white. We are all foreigners in China and we are all….not Chinese. We all have to ... Read More>>

thabet_sava May 23, 2016 Comments(5)

On my way to class, I watched some students pacing back and forth while repeatedly reciting English words in an attempt to memorize their spelling. I could not resist the temptation to stop and ask few of them about the objectives that they wish to achieve from that trivial exercise.They indicated that they wanted to learn the English words by ... Read More>>

adb2014 Oct 06, 2015 Comments(5)

This blog is aimed mainly at the newer arrivals who are about to go shopping in China for the first time. Whether you choose to frequent the big chain department stores or the thousands of 'hole in the wall' stores in any city, here are some important things I've learned.1. Shopping dialogues in textbooks aren't very helpfulWhen I was reading ... Read More>>

Sinobear Feb 17, 2016 Comments(2)

Here’s the story of a friend I’ll call ‘Xena’.Xena was hired to be the Vice-Principal of a school to teach young Americans Chinese (their parents have hopes and even expectations that their child will later attend a prestigious Chinese university).Problem is, Xena cannot read, write or speak Chinese. Her only qualification is that she used ... Read More>>

adb2014 Feb 28, 2017 Comments(6)

I have a big confession to make. I did something recently that may well turn me into the office pariah – shunned, ignored, ostracized and more likely than ever to be passed over for promotion. In mere seconds, I broke the unspoken bond that held the team together. I quit the staff WeChat group. It's ironic because I created the group about two ... Read More>>

jdredd1 Jun 15, 2015 Comments(9)

How can we, as teachers, get the parents to open there eyes? I have traveled to China for several years, Married a wonderful chinese lady, and even teach here. I have tried to understand sthe culture of China and my wife has tried her best to help me with this. The thing i still do not understand is the sheer number of parents who will entrust ... Read More>>

thabet_sava May 22, 2015 Comments(2)

During my more than ten years of teaching experience in China, I noticed that most of my students were facing obstacles in attaining competence in the English language despite studying for more than six to ten years. As an educator, I was motivated to seek effective means to help the Chinese students in general and my own in particular in ... Read More>>

Jasongogogo Jan 29, 2016 Comments(9)

A few months ago I left home, seeking adventure in a mysterious and daunting land: China. With its long history, beautiful scenery and unique culture, I have been forever fascinated with this country. As many other expatriates, I came to China as an ESL teacher and totally fell in love with it after living here for just a couple of months. The ... Read More>>

hadleyj09 Apr 26, 2015 Comments(4)

Impatience is bred in Chinese culture If you looked at my other blogs, you will see that I am very positive about China. It’s a decent place. However, as I have stated in the past, there are things I like and don’t like about China. One thing in particular is the high amount of impatience that in bred within the Chinese culture. What ... Read More>>

thabet_sava May 22, 2015 Comments(1)

After residing in China for the past twelve years, I had the opportunity to explore the exotic city of Guilin. Actually, it was my second visit to the city. However, during my first visit, I had no time to enjoy its magical scenery. During my recent visit, I was accompanied by Chinese wife, which facilitated our movements since my Chinese leaves ... Read More>>