Sep 06, 2023
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>>
Mar 17, 2014 Comments(4)
The way that people express love in China is an ever changing dynamic steeped in history and molded by time and modernity. Going from Confucianism to the Cultural Revolution to the Global Village, we take a look at love in the time of globalization. ... Read More>>
Jan 04, 2015 Comments(13)
This blog post, translated from Wenxuecity.com, is another rather America-centric comparison of Western and Chinese dating cultures. The article details ten important differences in the way that American and Chinese women view men and their relationships. ... Read More>>
Apr 09, 2015 Comments(8)
This translated article discusses a survey recently done in Shanghai on young married couples. A number of couples surveyed only dated for a short period time before getting married. ... Read More>>
Jan 06, 2014 Comments(6)
While marriage is often looked upon as a happy event, it is also the source of much anguish and grief to those single Chinese people who are unlucky enough to not yet be wed. ... Read More>>
Sep 12, 2013 Comments(4)
A candid survey about sexual behavior of married men and women left alone for longer periods of time was published on ifeng.com last July. The survey asked couples about their views on masturbation, sex partners and attitudes towards cheating, among others.... Read More>>
Jan 21, 2011 Comments(1)
One of the most difficult parts for foreigners moving to China is leaving behind friends and family at home. And if you’re not living in a city with a large foreign population, meeting other foreigners and making friends can be difficult. However, one ...... Read More>>
Jan 08, 2010 Comments(0)
Every little girl, no matter where she comes from, dreams of her wedding day. The day when she will get to wear a white dress, have everyone dote on her and kiss the man of her dreams for the first time as a married couple. It’s just that not every ...... Read More>>
Mar 31, 2013 Comments(6)
“Temporary wives”—the phenomenon whereby many migrant workers separated from their families for long periods of times break the rules of marriage and find second wives during their time away from home—is becoming increasingly prevalent in China. ... Read More>>
Feb 25, 2013 Comments(7)
A recent article emerged in the Chinese media highlighting an alarming increase of divorce rates in the country. We look at the results of a recent survey to see whether or not China’s marriage institution is in crisis. ... Read More>>
Jan 17, 2013 Comments(3)
Pressured by older generations to find a wife or husband, marriage-aged men and women are increasingly taking extraordinary measures to find a suitable spouse. Read on for six stories illustrating the lengths aging Chinese singles are willing to go to in ...... Read More>>
Nov 27, 2009 Comments(0)
Remember when it used to be weird, sad and pathetic to meet your significant other online? When the only folks using online dating services were types that don't "’shower on a daily basis’, or even ‘at all’" or ...... Read More>>
Jan 14, 2013 Comments(7)
Stress from daily life, trouble sleeping and low sexual satisfaction – according to a recent survey conducted by the Chinese Medical Association and the Chinese Hospital Association, these three issues affect a majority of urban white-collar Chinese. ... Read More>>
Jan 13, 2016 Comments(7)
The company promised him more dates to make up for the terrible first four, but did not get back to him for months. ... Read More>>
Apr 21, 2016 Comments(12)
How much does it cost to get rid of a mistress? Spain’s El Pais recently shared a story of a Chinese woman who hired a specialized company to help save her marriage. ... Read More>>
Nov 23, 2009 Comments(0)
Deciding to get married in China, the thoughts in your mind might not be only of conjugal bliss, but of what kind of wild legal hassle it will be to get two different countries to recognize the civil marriage. Will contact sports with two different ...... Read More>>
Jul 30, 2012 Comments(8)
Photo: china-mike.com Conveniences afforded by rapid modernization have made it possible for the average foreigner to get by (barely) in China without speaking a word of Mandarin. Translation software and supermarkets make survival without Chinese friends ...... Read More>>
Jul 23, 2015 Comments(7)
Divorced middle-aged women in China often have the same dream: find a foreign boyfriend online and marry him for a green card. However, after spending 28,800 Yuan on a dating service, Zou decided to sue the dating company in a Shanghai court. ... Read More>>
Nov 11, 2015 Comments(7)
Chinese citizens from all regions of the coutnry give their opinions on dating. Who is supposed to pursue who? Text message or face-to-face? ... Read More>>
Nov 29, 2011 Comments(4)
"Plenty Xu," the former vice mayor of Hangzhou, reportedly had dozens of affairs. An official in Shaanxi found himself accused of corruption by his eleven mistresses. Every few months, a new high-profile figure shocks China with revelations of an ...... Read More>>
Oct 07, 2012 Comments(3)
Editor's note: The following piece was translated and edited from a forum posting on the Chinese web portal NetEase. It concerns the (not-exclusively) Chinese social phenomenon colloquially known as the "virgin complex," which is the (sometimes ...... Read More>>
Mar 16, 2012 Comments(19)
At the Lai Lai dancehall in Shanghai's Hongkou district, older gay men gather to socialise and practice ballroom dancing. Most – if not all – are married to women, and their secret gatherings make a poignant sight. Moving gracefully around the ...... Read More>>
Dec 14, 2010 Comments(1)
Photo: quelquefois.net For me, China's fascination lies in the rapid change in attitudes, so rapid that parents are becoming ever more alienated from their children. Four years is considered a generation gap; it’s so uneven that huge differences may ...... Read More>>
Jan 16, 2017 Comments(4)
Pretty much on a daily basis I feel someone not-so-slyly staring or double-glancing at me and my Hong Kong boyfriend holding hands. So what’s the deal here? ... Read More>>
Feb 23, 2018 Comments(3)
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>>
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