May 10, 2021 Comments(3)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has given China’s Sinopharm vaccine approval for emergency use, which could make it easier for China expats who have received the vaccine to travel abroad. Read more>>
Nov 01, 2017 Comments(6)
China is at the very forefront of technological inventions and development. Below are some of the cool inventions you can (or soon will) experience in modern China. ... Read More>>
Oct 17, 2017 Comments(3)
Chinese cuisine is not known for being healthy, but if you’re losing weight of watching your figure, you don’t have to swear off Chinese food all together. Here are 10 dishes you’ll find in China that are both low calorie and delicious. ... Read More>>
Sep 20, 2017 Comments(1)
Passengers traveling on domestic flights in China may soon be able to use their phones in flight mode, as the all-out, infuriating ban is set to be lifted. ... Read More>>
Sep 05, 2017 Comments(1)
Social media is deeply embedded in Chinese culture, but it’s a confusing place for a newcomer. Here’s our quick guide to China’s social media universe to help you get to grips with the basics ... Read More>>
Aug 30, 2017 Comments(6)
WeChat is an institution in China. To help you get to grips with it, here are 10 WeChat accounts all China expats should be following. ... Read More>>
Aug 30, 2017 Comments(7)
Smart phone uses in China will finally be able to use WeChat to pay for goods in the Apple App Store and Apple Music store. Hurrah! ... Read More>>
Aug 11, 2017 Comments(2)
According to a recent report of broadband internet speeds across 189 different countries, China stands at an embarrassing 134th place, right between Iran and Mauritania. ... Read More>>
Aug 04, 2017 Comments(1)
Cold, dry weather, hot, humid weather and pollution can have deathly effects on your skin. In China, we have all three. Protect your body’s biggest organ with this all-season China skin care guide for China. ... Read More>>
Aug 02, 2017
Apple has pulled as many as 60 Virtual Private Network (VPN) providers from its China App Store, making free internet access harder for Chinese citizens. ... Read More>>
Apr 27, 2017 Comments(24)
Street food is more than just a way to fill one’s stomach in China; it is an integral part of the food culture. And despite Chengguan, food scandals and ever tighter restrictions getting in their way, street food vendors continue. The public just can’t say...... Read More>>
Mar 27, 2017 Comments(5)
21st century China isn’t necessarily synonymous with fakes anymore. Welcome to the world of Made in China 2.0, a new brand of Chinese innovation, not replication. ... Read More>>
Mar 18, 2017 Comments(12)
320 million people are without access to clean water in China, which is not surprising, given the rapid industrialization and urbanization. But what is being done about it? This article will help you to better understand the environment and also offer ...... Read More>>
Feb 09, 2017 Comments(6)
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>>
Jan 27, 2017 Comments(2)
As China’s economy continues to grow, more and more people are using the internet and the ways in which they are using it are also diversifying. A recent report from the China Internet Network Information Center details some of these changes. ... Read More>>
Oct 25, 2016 Comments(2)
Despite its relatively advanced health care system, China was ranked 92nd out of 188 countries in the United Nation’s recent study on global health. The ten-year study measured a number of factors which, unfortunately for China, included air and water ...... Read More>>
Sep 13, 2016 Comments(5)
Uber has become a staple in Beijing as a cheap and convenient alternative to taxis. However, the number of Uber horror stories have begun to pile up in China. Here are two examples of how a bad Uber can really ruin your evening. ... Read More>>
Sep 09, 2016 Comments(8)
We all have Chinese friends, colleagues or students with questionable English names. A British teenager has created a website to help Chinese parents find appropriate English names for their newborns. The site has already named more than 220,000 Chinese ...... Read More>>
Aug 30, 2016 Comments(14)
Everyone knows that China’s pollution poses a health threat. Here, we look at some of the more common ones that give cause for concern and some of the lesser-known risks you should consider paying attention to. ... Read More>>
Aug 19, 2016 Comments(3)
It looks like the new law requiring real-name registration for cell phone plans is real after all! China’s major carriers recently announced that all plans will now require the user to sign up using real-name registration. ... Read More>>
Jul 27, 2016 Comments(6)
We all have that WeChat friend (or two) that posts sneakers for sale or tries to promote their restaurant ten times a day on WeChat Moments. For many Chinese users, the amount of spam posts and advertisements on Moments is getting to be too much. ... Read More>>
Jul 11, 2016 Comments(5)
Live.ly and musical.ly, two apps that are popular for European and American teens, were actually created by a 50-person Chinese team based in Shanghai. This translated article talks about the company’s rise to popularity in the West, and why the ...... Read More>>
Jun 15, 2016 Comments(4)
Unfortunately, contraceptive advice is severely lacking in China. Here we take a look at the choices of contraceptives that are available, introduce the pros and cons and offer advice on where to obtain them. ... Read More>>
Jun 13, 2016 Comments(20)
Smart phones have drastically changed the way we obtain information, almost rendering paperback dictionaries and travel books obsolete. From incredibly smart translating tools to up-to-date transport maps, here’s our list of essential apps for travelling ...... Read More>>
Mar 14, 2016 Comments(3)
An introduction to 6 forms of traditional Chinese medicine. ... Read More>>
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