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Transitioning into life in China can be difficult, but preparation is half the battle. Today, I’m going to take you through eight of the most common challenges every expat in China will face. Read more>>
There are many reasons for those moving to China to pick a first tier city, so why is it that after only one year in Beijing, I’m heading back to Kunming? ... Read More>>
When it comes to finding a job in China, getting a promotion, or negotiating a pay raise, learning new skills will go a long way. ... Read More>>
If you live in northern China, you can expect pollution to cut more than three years of your life, a new study has revealed. ... Read More>>
Supposed members of the Guangxi Investment Promotion Bureau have been accused of serving and eating pangolin, an endangered species, with a guest. The evidence? A Weibo post from 2015. ... Read More>>
Living with China’s air pollution and high AQI is tough sometimes, but there are some things expats can do to make things better. ... Read More>>
China has become somewhat infamous for the abandoned sites left strewn throughout the country in its rush towards urban development. Some of the eerie destinations listed below take the prize as the top five most notoriously abandoned places in China. ... Read More>>
In a short time, Beijing Bamboo Bicycles (BBB) has become a fixture of the Beijing bike scene. The studio makes helps volunteers make their own environmentally friendly bikes in a workshop space in Beijing. ... Read More>>
The U.S. Embassy in Beijing and the Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Monitoring Center use different standards to evaluate Beijing's air quality. Therefore, the U.S. Embassy's PM2.5 data is often inconsistent with China's own measurements. ... Read More>>
2014 saw a number of viral videos garner millions of views worldwide; but what videos from China made it big? From the cute and dramatic to the downright bizarre, there were certainly some unforgettable videos across the mainland. ... Read More>>
The want of a little extra cash, concern over food scandals and the desire for a more beautiful living space has lead to growth of urban farming in China and the emergence of rooftop gardening. ... Read More>>
This article discusses the measures and factors that gave birth to “APEC Blue”—a new term that has taken China by storm – and the findings from an official post-APEC Blue report. Could every day in Beijing be an “APEC Blue” day? ... Read More>>
This article, translated from sohu.com attempts to analyse foreigners’ attitudes to Chinese cinema through a survey conducted online. ... Read More>>
As China has transitioned into a world superpower, the Middle Kingdom has taken centre stage on the world’s media platform, particularly in light of recent growing tensions with the US. This article translated from wenxuecity.com explores some incredible facts about the world’s most populous country. ... Read More>>
China has a rich biodiversity and has many endemic species. In fact, the number of species in China makes up one tenth of the total number in the world. But this biodiversity is under threat. These ten animals, many of which we’ve come to love, are currently on the brink of extinction. ... Read More>>
Ecotourism is defined as "Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people." But does this define the situation of China’s ecotourism industry today? ... Read More>>
Netizens have been asking, “Why is organic produce in China so expensive? How high are the profit margins? Is it possible to reduce profits in favour of consumers?” This translated article looks at lack of trust, both of and within the industry, being a major factor. ... Read More>>
Early July, protests in Jiangmen, Guangdong resulted in authorities backing down from plans to construct a uranium plant. This is not the first time Chinese citizens have tangled with authorities and come through on a smaller scale. ... Read More>>
Over the past 12-18 months China has witnessed a number of extreme and even deadly weather conditions. This article maps out some of the most significant record-breaking weather extremes in recent Chinese history. ... Read More>>
From monumental mining projects in Africa to the acquisition of Canadian oil and gas giant Nexen, China is keen to widen its investment portfolio across the world. However, some projects have been more controversial and intriguing than others.... Read More>>
A farmer from Sichuan spent eight years working down a mine outside of Beijing in order to earn money to send his children to university. Despite contracting pneumoconiosis, a lethal lung disease, the man says he has “no regrets.” ... Read More>>
From the extensive terracing in ancient times, to today’s growth accelerant-laced vegetables, the Chinese are not content to let nature take its course. But China’s quest to control nature and the effects of interfering with the natural order are becoming harder and harder to ignore. ... Read More>>
Amid concern over the severity of soil pollution in China, the Chinese authorities have so far refused to divulge information regarding a recent 1 billion RMB investigation into the matter. ... Read More>>
In light of China’s Urban Billion, a recent book by journalist Tom Miller, we take a look at some of the social effects China’s rapid urbanization has caused over the past few decades. ... Read More>>
China may not be the most environmentally friendly country in the world; air quality that would rival a 1960’s pub, waste disposal systems akin to medieval times… But urban living in China has its environmental upsides, and with just a bit of extra effort you can help make a difference. ... Read More>>
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