Yellow Fever: Why Western Guys Date Chinese Girls
Sep 18, 2009 Comments (371) Posted in: Expat CornerThe sight of a mature laowai with a nubile young Chinese girl on his arm is as common in Shanghai as Haibao. Why do western guys date Chinese girls? Is it yellow fever, or is something more subtle at work?Read More>>
Black Women, Chinese Men: Where’s the Love?
Apr 19, 2011 Comments (277) Posted in: Expat CornerLiving in China as a black woman comes with its own set of hurdles and oddities, but one of the biggest oddities is the lack of black female/Chinese male couples. Why is this and will we see more such couples in the...Read More>>
Black People in China: Do They Exist?
Mar 03, 2011 Comments (230) Posted in: Expat CornerBlack people in China specifically face a very different treatment than their white or Caucasian counterparts and many negative stereotypes and attitudes follow. Is it really fair to call the Chinese racist though, or...Read More>>
Jobs for Non-Native English Speakers in China
Jul 06, 2010 Comments (205) Posted in: Expat CornerNative English speakers have an advantage when it comes to finding work in China. But if your native language isn’t English? Read on to find out what your job options are as a non-Native English speaker in China.Read More>>
‘E’ is for ‘Elephant in the Room’: The Stigma of English Teaching in China
Mar 07, 2011 Comments (167) Posted in: Expat CornerIt seems that the words “English Teacher” have gained four letter word status in many expat circles. Why is it that the ESL is virtually a taboo subject for some people? And why has ESL teaching become a maligned field?...Read More>>
Public Outrage as Foreigner Attempts to Rape Chinese Woman on Street
May 10, 2012 Comments (139) Posted in: China In PulseA case in which a foreign man attempted to rape a Chinese woman in the open, has sparked fury among the public. Read More>>
Big Smiles and Small Lies: My Trip to the Chinese Countryside
Jul 05, 2011 Comments (116) Posted in: Expat CornerA trip to the countryside reveals that even in the midst of China’s breakneck modernization, aspects of village life in rural China remain unchanged. The author witnesses the auspicious beginnings of an arranged...Read More>>
Foreign Men with Older Chinese Women: Six Reasons for the Relationship
Dec 22, 2010 Comments (112) Posted in: China MediaUnmarried Chinese women over the age of 28 are considered by their fellow Chinese to be “leftover women,” and those who are particularly picky about choosing a spouse are often met with derision. However, many foreign...Read More>>
Money Honey: The Cost of Dating in China
Feb 11, 2011 Comments (106) Posted in: Expat CornerAre Chinese women “gold diggers”? It’s a complicated question at the intersection of traditional family values, a rapidly changing economy, and a culture in a state of flux: an examination of...Read More>>
A Foreigner’s Guide to the New (Mandatory) Social Insurance System
Oct 09, 2011 Comments (101) Posted in: Expat CornerIn June of 2011, the “Provisional Measures for Foreigners Working in China regarding Participation in the Social Insurance Scheme” was publicly released, which stated that starting July 1st, foreigners would have to pay...Read More>>
The Five Stupid Questions Foreigners Ask Chinese
Apr 14, 2009 Comments (100) Posted in: China MediaClick here to find out just how stupid some laowai are when it comes to asking questions about China, but with some interesting soul searching results. Just how stupid are laowai?Read More>>
Dealing with Negative Stereotypes of Cross-Cultural Dating
Dec 31, 2011 Comments (97) Posted in: Expat CornerStemming from the belief that cross-cultural relationships are mercurially motivated, the sight of a Chinese girl with a white Westerner is likely to lead to a derogatory thought or comment. Here’s a short guide on how...Read More>>
6 Things Foreigners Often Get Wrong about Chinese People
Jun 28, 2011 Comments (95) Posted in: Expat CornerWhile foreigners are often a misunderstood bunch in China, we’re not immune to making assumptions and having prejudices of our own. Here we take a look at some of the ways that Chinese people are misunderstood by the...Read More>>
Chinese Break-ups – What a Goodbye Means in China
Apr 19, 2012 Comments (93) Posted in: Expat CornerBreak-ups can be harrowing experiences for people of all cultures. In China, however, they come attached with a particular level of intensity, which can largely be explained by the pressures and expectations of...Read More>>
8 Bad Habits to Avoid Developing in China
Mar 17, 2011 Comments (81) Posted in: Expat CornerChina is a place where an expat can learn about a different culture, a different language and how to be independent. It can also be a place where you pick up really, really bad habits. Here are eight habits you should...Read More>>
4 Traits amongst Young Chinese Couples that Lead to Divorce
Apr 03, 2011 Comments (80) Posted in: China MediaWith a fourth wave of high divorce rates forecast this year, recent statistics from divorce cases in Shanghai reveal a number of traits unique to post-80’s married couples, many of which are responsible for the doomed...Read More>>
Affair with Chinese Student Leaves American Behind Bars
Apr 07, 2009 Comments (79) Posted in: China MediaPerhaps a warning to all you naughty foreign teachers, or maybe the work of a nasty Chinese girl, either way this story will make you shudder Read More>>
5 Tips on Finding the Perfect Teaching Job in China
Jan 04, 2009 Comments (78) Posted in: Expat CornerMaybe you, like many others, are stressed about work in your home country; maybe the economic crisis has finally hit you personally. For many, it’s not just a story on the news anymore affecting someone else.Read More>>
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