May 08, 2024
Chinese workplace culture can confuse foreigners about what exactly their boss is thinking and saying. In this article, break down some of the most confusing local practices and bring you some tips on how expats can charm their Chinese bosses. Read more>>
Jan 03, 2015 Comments(19)
Roaming around a Chinese supermarket can be an exciting adventure with lots of interesting things to see. But working up the courage to try all of the weird things that you spot is an entirely different story. ... Read More>>
Jun 01, 2010 Comments(2)
At times the law in China seems as if things are pretty free and easy, but at others it’s like the sword of Damocles hanging over your head. Many people have heard stories about arrests and deportations in the laowai community, so we figured it might ...... Read More>>
Jul 31, 2017 Comments(9)
A list of common Western habits Chinese people find disgusting. ... Read More>>
Sep 28, 2015 Comments(4)
While there are a few obstacles that make traveling alone in China more challenging, if you’re well prepared you’ll quickly discover the pleasure of independent travel in one of the world’s most interesting countries. ... Read More>>
Jan 06, 2017 Comments(11)
Photo: york.ac.uk Twenty years ago, when China was first developing, foreigners were offered high paying jobs with a bevy of other incentives to help promote Chinese companies. Then, as more and more Chinese workers became skilled in various high-level ...... 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>>
Aug 25, 2017 Comments(4)
Knowing how to dress for an interview and work in China can make the difference between success and failure. Be sure to follow these rules for business attire in China. ... 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>>
Apr 12, 2010 Comments(2)
Living in China can be dangerous. Whether it’s falling construction equipment, industrial-strength smog, or dodgy food, you need to be on your guard. Here is our guide to the major perils, and some advice on how to avoid them. Photo: Photocapy 1) Fake ...... Read More>>
Mar 13, 2015 Comments(13)
This translated story lists the ten cheapest tourist cities in China and includes recommendations for sightseeing and dining while on a budget. With the spring holidays approaching, a trip to one of these unique cities may be a good idea if you are ...... Read More>>
Nov 16, 2010 Comments(0)
Encountering fakes – fake alcohol, fake accessories, fake just-about-everything – is simply a part of living life in China. And while you know that the Prada handbag you’re buying off the street corner is probably a fake, what about those ...... Read More>>
Jul 11, 2017 Comments(5)
China’s bike sharing craze is in full force. So warm up those legs and charge those cell phones as we take a ride into the world of rent-a-bikes in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 19, 2017 Comments(7)
You came all the way to China but most of your friends are English speaking expats. The Chinese friends you have managed to make are either your students or people who wish they were your students. You eat at the same place every day, usually a Western ...... Read More>>
Dec 28, 2017 Comments(8)
Appreciating and understanding different workplace cultures is the first step to truly integrating into your China job. Here are some of the differences and nuances foreigners may encounter in a Chinese workplace. ... Read More>>
Sep 23, 2015 Comments(7)
Following controversial immigration policies enacted in 2012, the financial requirements to acquire partner visas have become oppressively high. The article lists the requirements as well as offering one possible a workaround. ... Read More>>
Aug 18, 2014 Comments(5)
Long distance train travel is best undertaken in a sleeper carriage, where there are two comfort level options: hard sleeper and soft sleeper. But what can you expect from a journey in a sleeper train? ... Read More>>
Apr 20, 2017 Comments(14)
Living in a place like China that has a very different culture, language and ideology can definitely make the average person shake in their boots. Here are some useful tips I picked up over the last five years to help you integrate and conquer your biggest ...... Read More>>
Aug 16, 2014 Comments(20)
Chinese people don’t expect foreigners to know everything about Chinese dining etiquette. Your coworkers will be impressed if you can pick up that kaoya slice. But you aren’t just any foreigner; you want to prove you have mastered Chinese table manners. ... Read More>>
Sep 28, 2013 Comments(5)
Pickpockets, they're the bane of not only tourists, but of everyone, Chinese and Western alike. However, foreigners can become easy targets. Here are some ways that thieves make a living off of ruining your day, and some common-sense tips for how to keep ...... Read More>>
Nov 29, 2012 Comments(16)
In August 2012, the government changed many of the rules for certain visa types available to foreigners living, studying and working in China. Not surprisingly—given the country's shared reaction to a certain incident—the biggest changes were made to the ...... Read More>>
Oct 12, 2013 Comments(12)
In a foreign country families must be particularly careful about who they choose to care for their children, whether they choose an in-home caregiver or a daycare/kindergarten. Here we take a look at a few common pitfalls of childcare in China. ... Read More>>
May 26, 2016 Comments(7)
With rising rent and purchase prices, housing has become a hot topic in China. This author breaks down the cost of apartments in different Chinese cities with a handy chart. ... Read More>>
Feb 25, 2015 Comments(6)
Forty lessons and four tests; that’s what it takes to become legally road-capable in Beijing. The following guide is for those of you who don’t already have a license elsewhere, and have decided China is the place to learn maniacal driving and which ...... Read More>>
Feb 03, 2016 Comments(24)
Scooters may be the best and most affordable ways to get around in China. Here's what you need to know before buying one yourself. ... Read More>>
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