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>>
Jul 13, 2018 Comments(7)
Here’s a list of what I believe are the five best cities for expats working in China. ... Read More>>
Jul 10, 2018 Comments(3)
Below I describe three stand-out friendships with Chinese people that have challenged my ideas about modern Chinese society. ... Read More>>
Jul 06, 2018 Comments(4)
Whether you’re here for three months or three years, life in China will inevitably have an impact on the way you see the world. Here are four ways I think it will change you. ... Read More>>
Jun 26, 2018 Comments(2)
It’s easy to be negative in China, but is it healthy? This article aims to make you more self-aware and ultimately help you be less negative while living in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 12, 2018 Comments(6)
When it comes to transport, China offers the full spectrum, from the convenient yet expensive domestic flights to the cheap yet lengthy (and at times odious) long-distance train journeys. China buses fall somewhere in the middle. ... Read More>>
Jun 06, 2018 Comments(2)
If we step back for a moment and look at our lives, living and working in China is pretty great. ... Read More>>
May 28, 2018 Comments(3)
While this sunny southern province is by no means perfect, Guangdong offers expats in China great employment opportunities and an overall good quality of life. As a current resident, let me tell you why. ... Read More>>
May 25, 2018 Comments(5)
Finding a good home in China, no matter which city you’re based in, is not always an easy task. There are many obstacles to face when moving to China, and it’s best to go at them prepared for anything. ... Read More>>
May 21, 2018 Comments(3)
Your dog needs documents to prove his/her right to exist in China just the same as you do. Confused? Here’s our guide on how to register a dog in China. ... Read More>>
May 01, 2018 Comments(2)
Gānbēi (干杯)-- two of the most feared characters in the Chinese language, especially if they come at you during a Chinese drinking game. ... Read More>>
Apr 26, 2018 Comments(2)
Working in Shenzhen provides a great deal of opportunities to foreigners while also serving up a standard of life that’s much more comfortable than many of China’s other second tier cities. Let’s take a closer look. ... 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>>
Apr 16, 2018 Comments(3)
China trains go all over the country and come in various speeds and classes, meaning there’s a railway journey for all persuasions and pockets. ... Read More>>
Apr 12, 2018
If you’re living in China for any decent amount of time, you’ll likely be invited into a Chinese person’s house at some point. What do you say and how should you act on this all-important visit? ... Read More>>
Apr 06, 2018 Comments(2)
If you can’t read Chinese it can be a bit daunting, but once you know how to use Taobao, your life in China will change forever. Follow this step-by-step guide and you’ll be a pro in no time. ... Read More>>
Apr 04, 2018 Comments(2)
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>>
Apr 03, 2018 Comments(1)
Below is a guide to some of the issues to watch out for and what you can do to best prepare yourself for owning a dog in China. ... 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 10, 2018
Here are a 10 ways to do China travel on the cheap. ... Read More>>
Mar 08, 2018 Comments(3)
It’s impossible to watch a Bruce Lee Kung Fu movie and not imagine yourself using moves with the word “dragon” in them and beating people up with nunchucks. Today, we’re going to provide some basic tips on how to find a decent Kung Fu school in China. ... Read More>>
Mar 06, 2018 Comments(1)
For many of us, supermarkets in our own countries is confusing enough. In a Chinese supermarket, however, the problem is intensified by the lack of English signage and the dizzying array of products you’ve never seen or heard of before. ... Read More>>
Mar 05, 2018 Comments(3)
So you’re renting an apartment in China. Your success and experience will depend on who you’re dealing with. ... Read More>>
Feb 28, 2018 Comments(3)
To help you distinguish between the good, the bad and the ugly Chinese drinks, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourites. ... Read More>>
Feb 20, 2018 Comments(4)
There are moments in life where we do something and exclaim, “Why didn’t I do this earlier?” These are called game changers, and there are plenty that make living in China immensely easier. ... Read More>>
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