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China and Chinese culture have been confounding foreigners for centuries. Here, I take a look at four cultural and social phenomenon that expats in China find hard to accept. Read more>>
As the adage goes, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Perhaps returning to China as an expat after a stint away is the exception? Here I bring you my second first impressions as an expat in China. ... Read More>>
I soon as I had my feet on the ground in Shenzhen, I realized I was set to be nothing less than a spectacle; an object of either admiration or disgust. Here’s my account of what it’s like being Black in China. ... Read More>>
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>>
In a culture where fake and authentic things are sometimes hard to distinguish and where a good copy trumps copyright, many an expat has asked, “What is the real China?” ... Read More>>
There comes a time in every longterm China expat's life when you realize that you’re starting to adopt the cultural nuances you found so strange on arrival. Here are eight signs that you’ve gone native as an expat in China. ... Read More>>
Much ink has been spilt on the things expats find weird when they arrive in China. But how about the things Chinese people find funny about foreigners? ... Read More>>
Marrying into a Chinese family can be intimidating. Family obligations are stronger here than they are in much of the West, while independent-mindedness is not. ... Read More>>
Whether you have family of your own or you’re accompanying a friend or loved one, here are a few tips for celebrating Spring Festival with a Chinese family. ... Read More>>
We’ve all heard about the habits we should avoid picking up as an expat living in China, but what about those things we should learn? ... Read More>>
Even thought he died more than 2,000 years ago, Confucius still often comes up in conversations about Chinese behaviour and the Chinese psyche. ... Read More>>
China has developed at an unprecedented rate since it opened to the world in the early 80s. Many of the gripes and complaints that some of us expats had when we first arrived have disappeared in the intervening years. ... Read More>>
Here, an Old China Hand shares her story of what life was truly like for an expat in China in the 1980s. ... Read More>>
Newcomers to Asia are often told that their hosts curb their emotions more, and that they too should try to avoid public displays of anger. This may be one of the least-followed pieces of advice given to expats in China. ... Read More>>
While expats in China make up only a tiny percentage of the population, multicultural families are becoming increasingly common. The following guide is drawn from my personal experience of raising a multicultural families in China as well as those of my friends. ... Read More>>
For a country with such a long history and rich culture, China’s literature is arguably largely overlooked by the rest of the world. Yet, there are many treasures to be found. ... Read More>>
On May 1, Shenzhen and Zhuhai became the first in China to officially outlaw the consumption of dog and cat meat. Is the new law purely a reaction to COVID-19 or part of a longer-term trend in Chinese society? ... Read More>>
he Chinese government has spent billions of dollars on improving its public image abroad, but has it worked? Could increased soft power help China boost its international reputation and, if so, how can this be achieved? ... Read More>>
Whether you’ve lived in China for a while or are just visiting, you'll likely come across some pretty stark cultural differences. Identifying these differences is important, but even more so is learning to deal with them. ... Read More>>
Often, it’s only after we leave and take stock of our time here that we realize the impact China has had on our lives. Here are seven things you’ll realize about yourself only after leaving China. ... Read More>>
Weddings in the Western world are home to some unusual traditions, from the bouquet being thrown to the bride wearing something blue. All the way over the other side of the world, Chinese weddings also have their fair share of quirks. ... Read More>>
Below is an overview of some of the most common and innocuous mistakes foreigners make when working in China. ... Read More>>
There are many ways in which Chinese company culture is unique. Here, I examine seven of them. ... Read More>>
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>>
When considering places to visit in China, thoughts invariably drift to the same old sites. Look a little farther afield, however, and you can find some truly fascinating scenery and settings. ... Read More>>
There are many quirks and cultural differences that expats will notice when working in China, but the perhaps biggest difference is the sometimes blatant display of nepotism in the Chinese workplace. ... Read More>>
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