What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China
May 26, 2012 Comments (1) Tagged with: Jobs & Employment
What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in the Middle Kingdom. Read More>>
The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples
May 25, 2012 Comments (46) Tagged with: History & Culture, Practical Tips
Jumping into a relationship with someone from a different culture can be a bit like stepping onto a minefield. Challenges abound, and no matter how much a couple loves each other, sometimes the difficulties get the best of us. Here we look at four of the biggest challenges of multicultural couples in China. Read More>>
Same Name, Different Game: 5 Ugly Facets of the Chinese Workplace
May 24, 2012 Comments (21) Tagged with: History & Culture, Jobs & Employment
Every office has the same basic feel, right? The same code of ethics, the same unspoken definition of decency, right? Wrong. Read on for five unscrupulous practices largely accepted in Chinese offices that would normally get you fired. Read More>>
(Mind-Blowing) Words of Wisdom - Life Advice from a China Expat Sage
May 22, 2012 Comments (9) Tagged with: Practical Tips, Lifestyle
Many a time have the words, “I wish I’d known this before” been uttered by expat lips in China. And while many of you have had to learn things the hard way, there is yet time to edify the callow China neophytes with words of wisdom. Read More>>
Can the Chinese Still Eat Bitterness? Hardship and Personal Crisis in Modern China
May 21, 2012 Comments (8) Tagged with: History & Culture, Lifestyle
When I came to China, I had an impression of Chinese people as generally able to endure burdens and crises of all kinds. To truly understand people’s attitude to hardship and personal crisis, however, one needs to familiarise oneself with the notion of ‘eating bitterness’. Read More>>
Ghost in the Machine – The Chinese Middle-Class and Cyber-Dissent
May 19, 2012 Comments (6) Tagged with: News & Current Affairs, Chinese Blogs & Netizens
Chinese cyberspace is a peculiar phenomenon. In this relatively unreligious nation, the internet has taken on an almost spiritual quality, where lines between truth and fiction are becoming increasingly blurred. Read More>>
Beach Hunting: 9 of China’s Best Beaches
May 18, 2012 Comments (13) Tagged with: Travel, Practical Tips
When thinking of visiting China, most folks back at home imagine its antiquities, its cultural relics, or its famous mountains. What's less well known is that China, gradually, is making more use than ever of its nearly 20,000 kilometers of coastline. Read More>>
5 Bizarre Chinese Weight Loss Methods
May 17, 2012 Comments (15) Tagged with: Health, Technology & Science
In China, one cannot be beautiful without being slim. But as the saying goes: no pain, no gain. Not to be deterred, Chinese have proven themselves willing to suffer sundry sacrifices to achieve that physical ideal. Here are five of the most startling Chinese weight loss methods. Read More>>
Challenges and Scandals of Public School Teaching in China
May 15, 2012 Comments (25) Tagged with: Language & Education, Jobs & Employment
Working in public schools in China entails negotiating some strange obstacles. Cheating, bribery, and lack of support in the classroom can seriously frustrate teachers. Here are a few of the most common challenges for teachers in Chinese public schools. Read More>>
Au Revoir Singlehood: Introducing eChina Dating
May 14, 2012 Comments (11) Tagged with: Lifestyle
Wish you had someone by your side as you experience a new culture in China? eChina Dating is a simple, fun English-language dating site connecting foreign and Chinese singles. With thousands of users looking for dates, fill out your profile and get ‘hunting’! Read More>>
Making a Mountain out of a Molehill: Nature and National Pride
May 12, 2012 Comments (3) Tagged with: History & Culture
Mountains are indelibly etched into the cultural identity of China. Today, “mountain-climbing” is an increasingly popular leisure activity that captures a desire to reconnect with the past and to escape the claustrophobia of overcrowded, over-modernised cities. Read More>>
Workplace Face Off: Chinese vs. Foreign EmployeesHot
May 11, 2012 Comments (63) Tagged with: Jobs & Employment, Practical Tips
Jobs for foreigners in China are no longer as plentiful as they once were. Companies looking to cut costs are looking towards the increasingly well-educated local talent. We explain how understand the changing Chinese job market and stay competitive. Read More>>
Choosing the Right Cigarette: 10 Top Brands in China
May 10, 2012 Comments (27) Tagged with: Lifestyle, History & Culture
Odds are, if you’ve been out to dinner in China, you’ve been offered cigarette after cigarette from a dizzying array of brands and boxes. Whether or not you accept them, each one has a specific meaning and makes a different statement. Read More>>
Big Money: What are Expats Spending their Cash on?Hot
May 08, 2012 Comments (20) Tagged with: Lifestyle
Expats in China all have a special something that can unlock even the thriftiest of wallet carriers. Spend four months eating nothing but rice and a peanut butter sandwich suddenly looks like the shortest path to nirvana. But what exactly do they spend their cash on? Read More>>
Most Common Expat Addictions and Treatments in ChinaHot
May 07, 2012 Comments (20) Tagged with: Lifestyle, Health, Technology & Science
The expat lifestyle contains triggers for compulsive behaviour, and for those with addictive tendencies, it can quickly become a problem. Here are the most common expat addictions in China, and the corresponding treatments available. Read More>>
Land of the Healthy: 5 Chinese Super FoodsHot
May 05, 2012 Comments (12) Tagged with: Practical Tips, Health, Technology & Science
For the love of grease and MSG, please discard your impressions of Chinese food at the customs gate. Chinese food can be healthy. In fact, China is home to some of the healthiest, most powerful and effective nutritional super foods in the world. Read More>>
The Inscrutable Chinese? Challenges to Understanding ChinaHot
May 04, 2012 Comments (55) Tagged with: History & Culture, Surveys and Opinions
China is a tough place to get a handle on and Chinese culture has been confounding foreigners for centuries. Here we take a look at some cultural and social phenomenon which provide the greatest challenge to foreigners hoping to truly understand China. Read More>>
Pregnant in China – What You Need to Know
May 03, 2012 Comments (14) Tagged with: Practical Tips
Giving birth to a child in China may feel like a rather daunting task. One you absolutely want to be ready for. Here’s a rundown of pre- and postnatal care tips to keep in mind, as well as cost distribution according to which type of hospital you choose to have your child in. Read More>>
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