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Wuyi Shan Tour: An Unforgettable Qigong Retreat
Mar 13, 2010
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Tagged with:Travel
Imagine waking up everyday to fresh mountain air, then walking down to a beautiful Taoist Temple for morning meditation and Qigong training with a real Taoist monk, followed by a healthy organic meal. Sound too good to be true? It isn’t.
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Workplace Face Off: Chinese vs. Foreign Employees
Mar 11, 2010
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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.
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5 Things to NOT Do in China
Mar 10, 2010
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Tagged with:Surveys and Opinions, Practical Tips
Many foreigners are surprised at the relative freedom they enjoy here in China. However, there are a few things that you should avoid doing or saying in China if you want to save time, money, or your own sanity. Here are a few:
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You're Wearing What? Chinese, um, Fashion in Shanghai
Mar 08, 2010
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Tagged with:Lifestyle, Sports, Arts & Entertainment
You can describe Chinese fashion in a lot of different ways. Creative. Funny. Puzzling. Outrageous. For the average working Joe, Shanghai fashion just won’t work. It takes bravery, pluck, and perhaps a small dose of insanity to pull some of these looks off. Here are some of the ...
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Repatriation-Some of us just cannot go home again
Mar 06, 2010
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There is a real anxiety about moving back home this summer, and many expatriates are talking about what they will miss in China. Here are at least 20 things ...
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Top 10 Shanzhai Phenomena in 2009
Mar 05, 2010
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Tagged with:News & Current Affairs
Editor's note: The word “shanzhai” originally means "mountain village," but the term was given a new life in China. "Shanzhai" has taken on a broader meaning, denoting fake, unprofessional or homemade, a slang term for anything that steals ideas or styles from already well-known stuff.
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5 Things You Can Do in China That You Can't Do in Your Home Country
Mar 04, 2010
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Tagged with:Lifestyle, History & Culture
China is a place unlike any other, and you’re reminded of this everyday. While some things may annoy us or are hard to get used to, cultural differences also bring opportunities to do things you’d never be able to get away with back home.
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Language Lovers: The Pros and Cons of the Pillow Dictionary
Mar 02, 2010
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Tagged with:Language & Education, Surveys and Opinions
What better way to learn Chinese than to find a partner who is a native speaker? There may not be a better way, but there are definitely problems with this method, read on to find out what they are.
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