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Dental X-rays: Facts and Mythsby www.alphadental.cn

Feb 09, 2010 Comments ( 0 )

Dental X-rays: Facts and Myths Dental X-rays are part and parcel of a dental visit. They help you understand your oral hygiene and identify conditions which are not visible to the naked eye. However, we all know that x-rays pose a certain risk of exposure to the body. Read More>>

Gods of the Tea Tableby Ernie, www.chinaexpat.com

Feb 09, 2010 Comments ( 0 ) Tagged with:History & Culture

Gods of the Tea Table So you've decided to replace some of your daily coffee intake with Chinese tea. Wonderful. And you got yourself a tea kit, and a table to put it on. Read More>>

Getting Naked: Nudism in Chinaby Susie Gordon, eChinacities.com

Feb 08, 2010 Comments ( 0 ) Tagged with:Surveys and Opinions,Lifestyle

Getting Naked: Nudism in China Being a nudist in China is far from easy, but for those who yearn to doff their garb and commune with nature, the good news is that they can do it in China, albeit in limited places. Here’s a roundup of the peoples and places taking it all off. Read More>>

Spring Festival – Customs and Originsby Fred Dintenfass, eChinacities.com

Feb 06, 2010 Comments ( 1 )

Spring Festival – Customs and Origins Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year, falls on the first day of the lunisolar calendar. The festival goes by many names, one of them being “leaving of the Nian”, a reference to one of the original ... Read More>>

How To: Make It as a Freelancer in Chinaby Susie Gordon, www.eChinacities.com

Feb 03, 2010 Comments ( 1 ) Tagged with:Jobs & Employment, Practical Tips

How To: Make It as a Freelancer in China Whether you’re a writer, designer, consultant, personal trainer, or even a male model, you need to know the facts about freelancing in China. Can’t decide whether to go freelance or not? We’ve gathered the pros and cons to help you make up your mind. Read More>>

Giving Back: Volunteering in Chinaby Mary Katherine Smith, www.eChinacities.com

Feb 02, 2010 Comments ( 0 ) Tagged with:Lifestyle,City Life

Giving Back: Volunteering in China Feeling that itch to do something more worthwhile than just wasting the weekends at the bar? From fundraising to teaching and translators there are plenty of options. Check out these expats making a difference in their communities by volunteering in China. Read More>>