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Apr 10, 2014 Comments(0)
Primary and secondary school uniforms have come under fire in a recent internet campaign with many online users pitying students for having to wear such “ugly” uniforms. ... Read More>>
Apr 09, 2014 Comments(8)
China can be a treasure trove of opportunities and experiences. No-one knows that better than Tom Carter, editor of “Unsavory Elements” – an anthology of vivid stories and essays by various writers. In this exclusive interview, we grilled him with ten ...... Read More>>
Apr 03, 2014 Comments(10)
This translated article exposes the dark and tragic relationship between railway workers and their employers. With China expanding its rail network and building new fast trains annually, this situation should definitely be addressed. The author tells the ...... Read More>>
Mar 27, 2014 Comments(13)
The Guangzhou Women’s Federation recently conducted a survey of 800 female university students from nine different universities to try and understand what young women look for in terms of careers, life and love. ... Read More>>
Mar 25, 2014 Comments(19)
Russia annexing of Crimea has caught the attention of the world and many netizens are wondering whether China side with the US or Russia? Results of a recent opinion poll show overwhelming support for China’s northern neighbor. ... Read More>>
Mar 20, 2014 Comments(10)
MyCOS educational survey company published an investigation on the concept of marriage amongst university students. While many of the results are what you would expect, some may surprise you. ... Read More>>
Feb 13, 2014 Comments(5)
“I have lived here for all 10 years. Despite going to other cities to travel, I always return to Fuzhou.” This translated article tells the story of Jonas. A Californian who moved to Fuzhou 10 years ago, had a bowl of noodles and never looked back. ... Read More>>
Jan 21, 2014 Comments(11)
China recently published their annual National Report for 2013. The statistics provided in the report give an interesting insight into China’s recent and future growth. ... Read More>>
Jan 17, 2014 Comments(9)
A blogger takes satirical look at the state of Chinese governance by contrasting the ways children and officials are treated in both China and the USA. ... Read More>>
Jan 16, 2014 Comments(10)
As China continues on its ascendancy to perhaps become a superpower, it may be confronted with conflicts stemming from the current world superpower, the USA. Are they enemies? Are they friends? Only a survey can sort this dilemma out…... Read More>>
Jan 14, 2014 Comments(31)
This translated article looks at a recent hot topic on Chinese social media site Weibo, concerning the fact that 30% of men say they wouldn’t marry a woman with a PhD and is centered on a reporter’s conversation with one such woman who has been labeled as ...... Read More>>
Jan 08, 2014 Comments(3)
2013 saw another year filled with weird and wonderful stories coming out of China. Let’s take a look back at eChinacities’ top 10 Weird China News stories of 2013 as chosen by you, the reader. ... Read More>>
Dec 31, 2013 Comments(1)
You clicked on them, we tallied them up – here are the top 10 most read eChinacities China Media Articles as selected by you! ... Read More>>
Dec 30, 2013
As 2013 draws to an end, here are the top 10 Expat Corner articles on eChinacities as determined by most read by our readers. ... Read More>>
Dec 25, 2013 Comments(13)
Bar owners in China are constantly walking a tightrope between allowing patrons to have a good time and ensuring residents living nearby are not being disturbed. For areas frequented by foreigners this divide can often take on a ‘what is culturally ...... Read More>>
Dec 24, 2013 Comments(17)
If China is seeking validation from the outside world, a survey conducted by the Global Times confirms this sentiment with a detailed investigation on the impact of China’s international image and influence on foreigners around the world. ... Read More>>
Dec 16, 2013 Comments(19)
After four years in China it is hard to not become jaded about this country. As a solution, this freelancer went and researched 10 things expats miss about China after they leave. It seems rose-tinted glasses and nostaligia do wonders for our memories. ... Read More>>
Dec 12, 2013 Comments(4)
In part 2 of a two part series the study continues to reveal the hidden truths behind the opinions of Chinese men and women in regards to their attitudes and expectations towards love and marriage. ... Read More>>
Dec 10, 2013 Comments(2)
A recent study has tried to makes sense of Chinese attitudes towards marriage. In Part 1 of a two part series the study focuses on the national concern of gender disparity and begins to look at how attitudes towards marriage have changed.... Read More>>
Nov 26, 2013 Comments(17)
While Chinese may pride themselves on being a hard-working people, a recently published Gallup suggests a less optimistic view as experts explain that “hard-working” is not the same as “dedicated”.... Read More>>
Nov 19, 2013 Comments(9)
For all its sophistication and rapid change, Chinese society is still rather conservative and even superstitious at heart. So while Chinese may have glittering skyscrapers in their dreams, what do they see in their nightmares? ... Read More>>
Oct 21, 2013 Comments(12)
Foreigners have come to China for various purposes: to study, to work or even to find love. But most will quickly find that the country itself is an intense classroom. This article draws on the experience of a number of foreigners in China who share their ...... Read More>>
Oct 18, 2013 Comments(3)
Price hikes and other hidden costs at major attractions have left many people feeling rather disappointed in the tourism industry. Are these reports facts or rumor? A reporter investigates the Golden Week rumor mill. ... Read More>>
Oct 14, 2013 Comments(37)
Here are 10 ways in which you’ll return home a reformed person after having experienced Chinese culture for an extended period of time. ... Read More>>
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