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Date with Destiny: Meeting Her Chinese Family
Mar 20, 2010
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Tagged with:Practical Tips, History & Culture
If you are courting a Chinese woman, and she likes you in any meaningful sense of the word, then you will be meeting her family very soon. Likely sooner than you expected.
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Your New Auntie: Choosing an Ayi in China
Mar 18, 2010
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Tagged with:City Life, Practical Tips
In China, a maid is not just a maid. Fast becoming your favourite aunt, these ayis can help or even run a family. With a bit of due diligence, you can find the right ayi to fit your needs in China. Here now are a few tips to get the best helper possible, and how to keep her.
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How To: Find a Legit Massage in China
Mar 16, 2010
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Tagged with:Health, Practical Tips
Have you ever considered having a full body massage, but worried that your massage would turn into an unwanted sexy fiasco? eChinacities gives you advice on how to recognize the differences between places that offer sexual services and those that offer legitimate professional services.
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5 International Shopping Websites That Ship to China
Mar 15, 2010
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While it’s possible to find pretty much everything and anything your consumerist heart desires in China, sometimes you’ve just got to have something they don’t offer here. Whatever your reason, there’s plenty of shopping to be done online. Read on for a list of great shopping websites.
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Chinese Medicine: A Change of Heart
Mar 13, 2010
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Tagged with:History & Culture,Health
We don't just need health care reform. We need a whole new way of looking at health. The medical industry gives lip-service to the idea that positive emotions help healing and negativity slows it...
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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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