5 Key Characteristics of Chinese Management in the Workplace

Mar 21, 2019

In this article, we’re going to outline the key characteristics of Chinese management in the workplace. ... Read More>>

How to Choose Where to Live After Working China

Mar 19, 2019 Comments(1)

Here are a few tips to help you figure out where to live and what to do after working in China. ... Read More>>

Changing Careers in China – From Teaching TEFL to Copywriting

Mar 14, 2019 Comments(3)

This article aims to offer some tips on changing jobs in China, drawing from my own experience of moving from TEFL to copywriting. ... Read More>>

The Pros and Cons of Working in a Chinese Startup

Mar 12, 2019 Comments(1)

Here are the pros and cons of working in the Wild West of Chinese startups. ... Read More>>

6 Reasons Why Teaching English is a Good First Job in China

Mar 07, 2019 Comments(1)

Here are six irrefutable reasons why teaching English is a good first job in China. ... Read More>>

What to Expect When Marrying into a Chinese Family

Mar 05, 2019

Getting legally married in China is a fairly straightforward process, but what lies beneath is a whole set of cultural expectations and gender stereotypes. ... Read More>>

5 Tips for Writing Your First ESL Teacher Resume for China

Feb 28, 2019 Comments(4)

In amongst your work experience, skills and educational background, it can be hard to know exactly what China employers want to read. Below are five tips for writing your first ESL teacher resume for China. ... Read More>>

How to Transfer Your Chinese Work Visa to a New Company

Feb 26, 2019 Comments(6)

We guide you through the slightly less arduous (but still pretty complicated) process of transferring your Chinese work visa to a new company. ... Read More>>

6 Things for Chinese People to Avoid When Making Friends with Foreigners ^HOT

Feb 21, 2019 Comments(2)

Here’s my list of important things that Chinese people should NOT do if they want to make friends with foreigners. ... Read More>>

How to use the eChinacities job site ^HOT

Feb 20, 2019 Comments(7)

A short, practical guide on how to use China’s leading job site for foreigners. ... Read More>>

6 Things that Affect Employment Prospects and Salary in China

Feb 19, 2019 Comments(5)

As is most likely the case in your home country, various factors can affect your employment prospects and salary in China. ... Read More>>

5 Chinese Dishes to Quell Your Homesick Cravings

Feb 14, 2019 Comments(2)

Depending on where in China you live, you might not always have access to decent copies of our favourite foreign food. But do not despair! There are a number of Chinese dishes that taste a lot like Western classics. ... Read More>>

Should Chinese Firms Allow Employees to Take Leave Outside of Public Holidays? ^HOT

Feb 12, 2019 Comments(2)

As anyone working in China knows, the public holidays come in clumps. Some problems inevitably crop up when an entire country of 1.3 billion people all take a holiday at exactly the same time, but is there really a better solution? ... Read More>>

Kerching! The Financial Benefits of Working in China

Feb 07, 2019 Comments(2)

Working in China is a big step for many, but it can be a very worthwhile one given the financial benefits offered by both employers and the government. ... Read More>>

Top 5 Live Sporting Events in China

Feb 05, 2019

While you might not be able to go to a live Premier League match or watch your college football team, there are plenty of fantastic sports competitions in China. Below is my pick of the top 5 live sporting events in China. ... Read More>>

4 Hierarchical Pitfalls of Working in China

Jan 31, 2019 Comments(1)

The Chinese workplace is a minefield of social norms molded from years of strict hierarchies and beliefs. So what if you find yourself in a position of potential conflict where these Chinese norms of business just don’t align with your usual approach? ... Read More>>

5 Ways To Get a Good Deal When Renting an Apartment in China

Jan 29, 2019 Comments(2)

Renting an apartment in China is a daunting task, even at the best of times. Being a foreigner and not speaking Chinese fluently exacerbates the problem further… but there is hope. ... Read More>>

Jan 24, 2019 Comments(3)

Single, working in China and no time to find a date? Changes could be on the horizon as businesses in one city start offering extra time off for lonely single employees to find love. But not everyone is starry-eyed about it. ... Read More>>

6 Ways to Get Your Money Out of China 

Jan 22, 2019 Comments(3)

So you’ve been in China for a while and somehow you’ve managed to make a budget that allows you to save money. Congratulations! The question now, is how to get your money out of China. ... Read More>>

4 Reasons Why Now is the Best Time to Work in China ^HOT

Jan 17, 2019 Comments(4)

With China’s continuous reform and opening up policies, there’s never been a better time to work in China. Here are four reasons why. ... Read More>>

Jan 15, 2019 Comments(2)

Does your weekend go way too quickly? Maybe you should move to Hebei, when the provincial government is considering giving workers a two-and-a-half day weekend. ... Read More>>

It Was ‘Third Time’s a Charm’ When I Moved to Shanghai

Jan 10, 2019

Since I moved to Shanghai in September last year, I’ve lived in three different places. That was not my original plan, but sometimes it takes a few goes to get it right when you’re setting up in a new country. ... Read More>>

Sino Suds: China’s Top Five Beer Festivals

Jan 03, 2019 Comments(1)

Beer forms a big part of the culture here, so what better way to celebrate our shared love for all things hoppy than by checking out the best beer festivals in China. ... Read More>>

Your Essential Moving to China for Work Checklist ^HOT

Jan 01, 2019

Moving to China for work can be both exciting and daunting, but I hope this essential checklist will make it a little easier on your nerves. ... Read More>>

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