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There are many foreigners working in China with various jobs, personalities and experiences. One thing that we all have in common, however, is the ability to alienate our Chinese colleagues very quickly. 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>>
Finding the right apartment in China is fairly easy. Not always so easy is finding the right housemates. ... 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>>
Whether you’ve just arrived or lived here for years, there are things foreigners in China can do to maximize their enjoyment and minimize their annoyance during any staring situation. ... Read More>>
If you’re a foreigner looking to take it to the next stage with your sweetheart, read on for the rules of engagements in China. ... Read More>>
The relationship between expats and their in-laws can be complicated and confusing for many. We asked four China expats who are married to Chinese partners to dish the dirt on their relationships with their in-laws. ... 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>>
As the world learns more about a deadly COVID-19 virus, so too can we see more clearly its socio-political side effects. ... Read More>>
While we’re unlikely to move in with someone we don't know in our home countries, in China we often make concessions so we can live in the area \we want, in a room we like, near our workplace or our favorite hangouts. ... Read More>>
Everyone’s experience will differ depending on where the family lives and their economic and social background, but if you’re making that fateful trip to the hometown for the first time this Chinese New Year, take these five tips into consideration. ... Read More>>
China is a country where hook up culture and pressure to marry coexist, so how can you navigate such contradictions? I hope this article will shed some light on dating, relationships and safety for my fellow young single expat women in China. ... Read More>>
Having a baby with a partner from a different culture can be an amazingly rich experience, but it also comes with challenges that need to be prepared for and faced together. ... Read More>>
Whether it’s with your Chinese girlfriend/boyfriend, your Chinese boss, or the Chinese delivery guy, knowing how to handle a confrontation in China is immensely useful. Here are some do’s and don'ts of dealing with confrontation for expats living in China. ... Read More>>
While it sometimes feels like Chinese people have no filter, don’t be fooled into thinking that can say anything you like to a local. Here are seven things foreigners in China should never say to a Chinese person. ... 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>>
Here’s my list of important things that Chinese people should NOT do if they want to make friends with foreigners. ... Read More>>
Single, working in China and no time to find a date? Changes could be on the horizon as businesses in one city start offering extra time off for lonely single employees to find love. But not everyone is starry-eyed about it. ... Read More>>
Perhaps you find yourself relating to Johnny Lee’s classic, Looking for love in all the wrong places. If so, now’s as good a time as any to try online dating in China. ... Read More>>
If you’ve found love in China, you can expect to learn a lot about a culture with very unique social norms and expectations. You’ll learn about these norms and expectations very fast when you meet your Chinese girlfriend’s parents. ... Read More>>
They say love conquers all and perhaps that’s true, but the logistics of a relationship should also be taken into consideration, especially if you’re marrying a Chinese person. ... Read More>>
So, you’re in China and you’ve decided to give dating a shot. If you’re getting ready for a first date with a Chinese person, there are some things that are handy to know…... Read More>>
Below I describe three stand-out friendships with Chinese people that have challenged my ideas about modern Chinese society. ... Read More>>
As a foreigner living in China, you're bound to have a disagreement with a Chinese person at some point. Here’s what you need to know to hopefully avoid or, failing that, diffuse an argument in China. ... Read More>>
A practical guide exploring the rules, regulations and tips for two foreigners getting married in China. ... Read More>>
Looking at the experiences of two young, single women, Xiao Meng and Rou Rou, one gets an idea of what its like to be a young single in China. ... Read More>>
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