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Along with refraining from using bad language, visiting hospitals and cutting their hair, Chinese people are expected to adhere to some pretty rigorous superstitions over Chinese New Year. Read more>>
Jun 14, 2018 Comments(2)
This article aims to tackle some of the strange myths you’ll encounter while living in China. ... Read More>>
May 22, 2018 Comments(7)
It’s no wonder Chinese people talk so much about money. If you’re a foreigner working in China, however, constant questions about your salary and your rent may be jarring and annoying to deal with. ... Read More>>
May 08, 2018 Comments(1)
The idea that the group is more important than the individual is very present within the Chinese workplace. Here’s how the Chinese mentality of collectivism manifests itself in the office. ... Read More>>
Apr 24, 2018 Comments(4)
Humans aren’t very good at getting to grips with differences, so on moving to China I found myself hit with a seemingly natural tendency to generalise those around me. ... Read More>>
Apr 23, 2018 Comments(1)
The only thing more fleeting than expat life in China is probably spring in China - which we all know passes in the blink of an eye. ... Read More>>
Mar 27, 2018 Comments(7)
Foreigners living in China are broadly stereotyped as either binge-drinking, randy lady-killers or hypercritical freedom fighters, and we have plenty of habits the Chinese find abhorrent. Let’s take a look. ... Read More>>
Mar 26, 2018 Comments(1)
China’s apparent white skin obsession is often difficult for foreigners to understand. This phenomenon, however, has a longer history than we may realise and is not restricted to the Chinese. ... Read More>>
Mar 20, 2018 Comments(4)
Being fat in China can be hard work for a number of reasons, but understanding Chinese people’s attitudes and beliefs about weight can be helpful in discerning between insults and observation. ... Read More>>
Feb 16, 2018
In the name of preparedness and silliness, we’ve consulted the stars and our crystal balls to bring you our horoscope for China in the Year of the Dog. ... Read More>>
Feb 08, 2018
Chinese wedding customs differ greatly from those in the West. Here we’ll guide you through the superstitions and customs of a Chinese wedding. ... Read More>>
Jan 30, 2018
How does Chinese education differ to that in the West and which is superior? Here we guide you through the Chinese education system, explain how it contrasts with Western education, and outline the advantages and disadvantages of both. ... Read More>>
Jan 11, 2018 Comments(2)
Here we list the five biggest holidays in China, what they mean and how they’re celebrated. ... Read More>>
Jan 02, 2018
First-time foreign visitors to China are often surprised by the wide variety of responses they receive to their tattoos. Why do some Chinese people loathe tattoos and others love them? Here we bring you everything we know about tattoos in China. ... Read More>>
Dec 19, 2017 Comments(1)
Chinese table manners have long taken a kicking from foreigners. But where there is bad there is good. Here we guide you through the often overlooked good aspects of Chinese dining etiquette. ... Read More>>
Nov 28, 2017 Comments(8)
So much more than cash goes into those little red hong bao packets. So what is hong bao, who should you give it to, when should you give it, and how much should you put in it? ... Read More>>
Nov 23, 2017 Comments(3)
One of the most confusing things for foreigners working in China is the concept of developing guanxi. Here we explain exactly what guanxi is and how you get it, build it and keep it. ... Read More>>
Nov 16, 2017 Comments(5)
We take a look at how men and women are portrayed, treated and stereotyped in both China and the West. ... Read More>>
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China’s color-related symbolism differs widely from the West and has also changed over time. Here’s a quick guide to the meaning of Chinese colors, both historical and modern. ... Read More>>
Oct 31, 2017 Comments(2)
In the past few years, several talented Chinese authors have been receiving international recognition, and more writers than ever are being translated into English. It’s about time we took a look at some of most exciting Chinese authors writing today. ... Read More>>
Oct 28, 2017 Comments(15)
To say that China is a misunderstood country would be a bit of an understatement. Media outlets in countries around the world paint a picture of "the Wild East" that is often misinformed or just plain inaccurate. ... Read More>>
Oct 24, 2017 Comments(7)
Although mainland China has caught up with its over achieving little brother Hong Kong in many ways, the differences are still apparent. ... Read More>>
Sep 23, 2017 Comments(7)
Most law-abiding citizens know the difference between right and wrong, and many rules and regulations are common sense. But sometimes you come across laws that are entirely the opposite, such as the ban on whaling in (landlocked) Oklahoma, and the ...... Read More>>
Aug 26, 2017 Comments(21)
Go anywhere and you will see the oh-so familiar sight of foreign men with Chinese girls. Go on any internet forum and you will be able to access myriad threads extolling the trials and tribulations of dating Chinese girls, but what if we flip it the other ...... Read More>>
Aug 22, 2017 Comments(1)
Throughout history and all over the world, alcohol consumption and the correlating culture surrounding it have been clear societal indicators. China is naturally no different. Here’s our guide to the norms and rules of Chinese drinking culture. ... Read More>>
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