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China has ranked 6th in the world for expat quality of life in 2026, outperforming many traditional expat destinations thanks to its affordability, infrastructure, convenience and career opportunities. Read more>>
While some Chinese may be overeager to make your acquaintance, you’ll find befriending coworkers, classmates, neighbors, or whoever, may take a bit more work. Here are a few ways expats can find and keep Chinese friends. ... Read More>>
Chinese wet markets can be scary places for expats. But with some expert tips and a few trips under your belt, you'll soon be navigating the sights, sounds and smells of a Chinese wet market like a local. ... Read More>>
Most foreigners come to China for a short stint and don’t want to spend a fortune finding and furnishing a new home. If you’re in this boat, here are some tips on how you can move to China on the cheap. ... Read More>>
While you may love your fake Uggs (Fuggs?), pirate TV box and wonky "Louis Vuitton,” there are a few things that you really shouldn't scrimp on as an expat in China. ... Read More>>
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>>
Some Chinese rules of social engagement can be complicated for foreigners to understand. Let’s take a look at some of the social constructs expats in China typically struggle to navigate. ... Read More>>
Doctor Anthony David Beck has been working as a vet in China for almost 20 years. One half of the team that heads up Beck & Stone, he tells us what he thinks about expats bringing pets to 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>>
Let's face it; most expats in China live very differently to most locals. So how can you live more like a local and save money as an expat in China. ... Read More>>
In a striking turnaround, China has surged back into the global expat spotlight, landing 6th place overall in InterNations’ 2025 Expat Insider ranking. ... Read More>>
When it comes to Western food in China, it can be a heartbreaking experience. Away from the top tier cities, there are few places to choose from and many disappointments. Here are seven ways to spot a bad Western restaurant in China. ... Read More>>
Your first few months as an expat in China can be overwhelming. Whether you’re only here for a semester or are likely to stay for several years, here are some ways to make your first few months in China easier. ... Read More>>
Many of us experience extreme culture shock when we first move to China. But over time, we somehow learn to adapt. Before we know it, we realize we’ve picked up the local customs and habits. ... 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>>
Not all sports are made equal when it comes to making local friends in China. Here I bring you five of the best for this specific purpose. ... Read More>>
I asked a diverse group of expats to share what they most disliked about living in China. Here are the results: ... Read More>>
I spoke to a bunch of China expats to find out what they like most about their lives here. ... Read More>>
Whether in a social or work setting, expats in China often find themselves awkwardly thrown together with a group of locals and at a loss as to how to build camaraderie. ... Read More>>
Just because most of us can’t travel abroad right now, doesn’t mean you can’t get a taste of the exotic right here in China. ... Read More>>
Given that daily meat consumption is a fairly modern phenomenon here in China, many of the tastiest and simplest dishes are entirely meat-free. Here I bring you five amazing vegetarian/vegan Chinese dishes that are easy to cook at home. ... 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>>
One of the most important features of WeChat is the numerous and varied groups and accounts offering a wealth of information about China. Below is a short list of WeChat accounts that I think will be most useful to expats in China. ... Read More>>
It often seems that everyone in China has decided to descend onto the very same streets, creating a wide range of transit hazards that are to be avoided at all costs. ... Read More>>
S’long, China expat. Your bags are packed. Your flight is waiting. But are you sure you’re really ready to leave? ... Read More>>
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