Feb 23, 2022 Comments(4)
If you’ve worked in China, you’ve probably heard the term “white monkey job.” I took it a step further and took on a “dancing white monkey” job. Here’s how I got on as a foreign performer in China. Read more>>
Feb 25, 2016 Comments(13)
Take the plunge and SCUBA dive in China. ... Read More>>
Jan 25, 2016 Comments(11)
This translated article looks into the world of China’s webcast performers. A fairly new industry, there are still many questions on how it should be regulated. ... Read More>>
Dec 09, 2015 Comments(8)
We recently asked for your participation, in order to share some of the funniest teaching experiences from people living and teaching in China, because we know that there must be some amazing misunderstandings or mistranslations out there. Here are a few of ...... Read More>>
Nov 18, 2015 Comments(1)
A Buzzfeed article on Chinese nicknames for Western celebrities went viral recently, and we finished the job for them. ... Read More>>
Nov 03, 2015 Comments(3)
Four Chinese dishes that will keep you warm during the winter. ... Read More>>
Oct 27, 2015 Comments(8)
Gambling is illegal in China, except for the lottery, which you can play! See how. ... Read More>>
Jun 04, 2015 Comments(27)
The Chinese dating show “Fei Cheng Wu Rao,” has unexpectedly become popular in Australia, where it is known by its English name, “If You Are the One!” ... Read More>>
Apr 20, 2015 Comments(17)
Joe Wong is a Chinese national who moved to the US—following a brief stint as a chemical engineer in Texas—to become a stand-up comedian. Honing his craft since the early aughts, Wong achieved the funnyman equivalent of the American Dream nearly a decade ...... Read More>>
Apr 16, 2015 Comments(14)
Female gaming partners in China often offer illegal sexual services in addition to game play. However, the emerging sparring partner market has the potential to provide legitimate opportunities for women as well. ... Read More>>
Feb 10, 2015 Comments(9)
This translated article discusses the situation of foreign entertainers in China over the past couple of decades and the difficulties they face trying to break into the Chinese market. ... Read More>>
Dec 24, 2014 Comments(3)
Everyone has had that one unforgettable taxi driver experience, or potentially more if you’ve spent a lot of time living and traveling in China. We asked for your stories in the answers section, and have compiled the best ones. ... Read More>>
Dec 03, 2014 Comments(3)
China has a thriving film industry that offers valuable glimpses into both the country’s past and present socio-political climate. To help you learn more about China and its popular culture, we’ve taken a look at some of the best contemporary filmmakers ...... Read More>>
Nov 22, 2014 Comments(5)
Karaoke is one of the most popular social activities in China. Unfortunately, foreigners often encounter substantial language barriers with the music, struggling to keep up with most Chinese karaoke songs. Next time you go to a KTV, try these 10 easy ...... Read More>>
Oct 18, 2014 Comments(8)
I've never felt more panicked and frustrated in China then when dealing with a Chinese ambulance and medics in an emergency last summer. ... Read More>>
Aug 13, 2014 Comments(18)
Chinese culture – or rather, Chinese culture seen through a Western veneer, or Orientalism – has long been a source of fascination, comedy and fear in Western cinema. We look back on how some of these portrayals have evolved over the past half century – ...... Read More>>
Jun 21, 2014 Comments(14)
5 Bizarre Chinese Weight Loss Methods In case you have not figured this out yet, you’re new to China, or perhaps you have simply been living under a rock your entire life, I’ll let you in on a little secret: Chinese people love thinness. I mean, reeeeally ...... Read More>>
May 19, 2014 Comments(13)
Four popular US TV shows, including The Big Bang Theory and The Good Wife, were recently removed from China’s major video streaming sites. This move has prompted much debate and speculation about the motifs behind this move and what it means for the future ...... Read More>>
Apr 22, 2014 Comments(12)
This article translated from wenxuecity.com discusses the removal of a television host from a show after he lashed out on live TV about corruption and the huge level of support he subsequently gained from netizens. This has been a hot topic since Xi ...... Read More>>
Apr 09, 2014 Comments(8)
China can be a treasure trove of opportunities and experiences. No-one knows that better than Tom Carter, editor of “Unsavory Elements” – an anthology of vivid stories and essays by various writers. In this exclusive interview, we grilled him with ten ...... Read More>>
Jan 27, 2014 Comments(2)
Exorbitant ticket prices and extreme crowding means many of us are forced into a Chinese New Year staycation. Here is a guide to celebrating Spring Festival at home in China and ensuring the year of the horse gets off to a galloping start. ... Read More>>
Jan 23, 2014 Comments(3)
The situation surrounding Zhang Yimou’s fine for violating the one-child policy has been making headlines of late. This translated article provides a breakdown of Zhang Yimou’s 7.48 million RMB fine and discusses netizens reactions to it.... Read More>>
Dec 02, 2013 Comments(4)
Living in China, you can often feel a little cut off from the world and feel out of the loop when it comes to TV shows. Here are a couple of Chinese sites that will stock some of your favorite shows, and a helpful list of TV shows’ Chinese names. ... Read More>>
Nov 30, 2013 Comments(8)
O, holy land of dumplings, land of delectable mystery fried a thousand ways in fragrant oil of ten-thousand sources. O, holy land of the-essence-of-flavour, humbly we anoint the fruits of this Earth with thine Weijing. ... Read More>>
Nov 27, 2013 Comments(7)
Have you ever had a Chinese person mention a celebrity and the first thing you could think of was...wow, are they even around anymore? The following is a list of five celebrities that you can’t seem to escape; they will be forever part of your soundtrack ...... Read More>>
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