Apr 11, 2024
Foreigners have a reputation for clumsiness in China. The litany of knocks, breaks and injuries accumulated by my expat friends is truly alarming. Excluding digestive disagreements, simply for brevity’s sake, here are some of the most common expat injuries in China. Read more>>
Feb 09, 2018 Comments(2)
Join us as we take a look back over the years and highlight some of the most successful CSL imports, and some of the transfers the Chinese Super League would probably rather forget. ... 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>>
Feb 06, 2018
We want to know what you love about living in China, what you hate about it and what you would change if you could.In return, we’ll be randomly selecting four participants to win 500 RMB each. ... 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 08, 2018
In recent years we've started to see some pretty decent music festivals in China. Here we take a look at some of the most established dates in the Chinese live music events calendar. ... 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 24, 2017 Comments(5)
Business banquets are about the most important meals you can get in China. Whether you’re hosting or attending, these essentials etiquette tips will help you survive and thrive at business dinners and banquets in China. ... Read More>>
Nov 17, 2017 Comments(2)
A couple of weeks ago we bought you the first part of our guide to the Best Instagram Accounts for Expats in China. As such, here are 5 more top China Instagram accounts you should be following. ... Read More>>
Nov 13, 2017 Comments(1)
Alibaba’s Double 11 shopping frenzy broke last year’s record at the half way mark, bringing in a total of RMB 168.2 billion (USD 25 billion). ... Read More>>
Nov 03, 2017 Comments(7)
China is a country full of striking imagery. With such a rich source of photography fodder, Instagram is naturally full of golden China-centric accounts that all expats should be following. ... Read More>>
Nov 02, 2017 Comments(4)
In recent years, luxury hoteliers have been tapping into China’s growing domestic tourism market and the country’s diverse and scenic landscapes. Below are 10 popular and emerging destinations for high-end resorts and vacation properties across China. ... 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 15, 2017 Comments(2)
China has an extensive collection of distinctive desserts, sweets and pastries. Here, we talk you through some of the best. ... Read More>>
Sep 07, 2017 Comments(2)
The alcohol industry the world over has been going through a craft beer revolution of late. China is of course just as thirsty for quality beer. We sink a pint with some of the best China craft beer breweries. ... Read More>>
Aug 29, 2017 Comments(3)
Chinese bakeries are wondrous but confusing places.In this guide to Chinese baked goods, we’ll introduce you to the best of the bakery bunch. ... Read More>>
Aug 17, 2017
Here are seven Chinese dishes you’ll find in America and the West that are completely different or don’t even exist, in mainland China. ... Read More>>
Aug 16, 2017 Comments(3)
In among the oil-soaking fishballs and the vacuum-packed unrecognizable meats are some snacks worth savoring in Chinese convenience stores. Let us introduce you to the best of the bunch. ... Read More>>
Aug 03, 2017 Comments(4)
The task of being a vegan in China may seem overwhelming on arrival. Here are some tips, essential phrases and a list of (usually) vegan Chinese food. ... Read More>>
Jul 31, 2017 Comments(9)
A list of common Western habits Chinese people find disgusting. ... Read More>>
Jul 27, 2017 Comments(1)
Whether it’s using chopsticks, eating spicy food or scoffing chickens feet, there are a lot of common misconceptions among Chinese people when it comes to foreigners and food. ... Read More>>
Jul 25, 2017 Comments(3)
A complete guide to the best convenience store wines in China. ... Read More>>
Jul 20, 2017 Comments(26)
History shows that emerging Asian powers have, on occasion, used established and dominant Western cultures as models in the course or cause of their development. For instance, Meiji Japan and its rapid adoption of mainly US western military traditions and ...... Read More>>
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