Jun 05, 2024 Comments(1)
I soon as I had my feet on the ground in Shenzhen, I realized I was set to be nothing less than a spectacle; an object of either admiration or disgust. Here’s my account of what it’s like being Black in China. Read more>>
Jan 31, 2024
With an increasingly talented, Westernized and competitive local workforce, what do Chinese employers value in expat workers? ... Read More>>
Feb 09, 2023 Comments(4)
China’s education system gets a lot of flak from afar. But what’s it actually like up close and in reality? A foreign English teacher shares her experiences and views of teaching in China. ... Read More>>
Sep 01, 2022 Comments(6)
Here I explain what nowism is, how it manifests in the Chinese workplace and what, if anything, can be done to spare you from this sickness. ... Read More>>
Jul 06, 2022 Comments(4)
Why is it that so many ESL teachers in China almost apologize as they tell others their profession? “I’m just an English teacher.” How is it that the most popular job for expats in China is a taboo subject for some? ... Read More>>
Sep 10, 2021 Comments(7)
Expat workers in China often suffer with pay day anxiety. Here’s why. ... Read More>>
May 13, 2021 Comments(21)
I asked a diverse group of expats to share what they most disliked about living in China. Here are the results: ... Read More>>
May 11, 2021 Comments(105)
I spoke to a bunch of China expats to find out what they like most about their lives here. ... Read More>>
May 07, 2020 Comments(15)
As the COVID-19 epidemic wanes in China, the global fight is far from over. Moving forward, there are several things China could do to enhance its standing in the international community and remedy its broken reputation. ... Read More>>
Jan 28, 2020 Comments(4)
When forging ahead at unprecedented speeds, it’s easy to forget to turn around and look at what you’ve left in your wake. China has managed to achieve great things in recent decades, but such rapid change comes at a price. ... Read More>>
Jan 07, 2020 Comments(7)
As China continues to develop and play a more prominent role on the global stage, multiple politicians, organizations, and committees in Western countries are using the term “red scare” in reference to the Asian giant. ... Read More>>
Dec 26, 2019 Comments(13)
Expats in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, are facing increased scrutiny and police surveillance in the aftermath of an infamous school drugs bust in July. As a foreign resident of Xuzhou, I have found the city’s response a source of interest, frustration and ...... Read More>>
Dec 10, 2019 Comments(9)
he Chinese government has spent billions of dollars on improving its public image abroad, but has it worked? Could increased soft power help China boost its international reputation and, if so, how can this be achieved? ... Read More>>
Jul 12, 2018 Comments(3)
Today we’re going to join hands with you and vent about some of the things that can drive you crazy as a foreigner working in China. ... Read More>>
Jul 02, 2018
YouTube channel Asian Boss hit the streets of Shanghai to find out what Chinese people think of white people, with some interesting results. ... Read More>>
Apr 24, 2018 Comments(4)
Humans aren’t very good at getting to grips with differences, so on moving to China I found myself hit with a seemingly natural tendency to generalise those around me. ... Read More>>
Apr 11, 2018
The majority of foreigners in China are satisfied with life in China and want to stay in the country as long as possible, according to to results of the most recent eChinacities.com survey. ... Read More>>
Mar 29, 2018
We have chosen the winners of the eChinacities.com “How Satisfied are You with Your Life in China”survey. ... Read More>>
Feb 06, 2018
We want to know what you love about living in China, what you hate about it and what you would change if you could.In return, we’ll be randomly selecting four participants to win 500 RMB each. ... Read More>>
Oct 21, 2017 Comments(10)
Many foreigners are surprised at the relative freedom they enjoy here in China. For those who have never visited before, scary images of censorship and soldiers can cloud an otherwise reasonable person’s mind. ... Read More>>
Sep 01, 2017 Comments(2)
An annual survey conducted since 2010 by the Pew Research Center reveals that over 80% of Chinese citizens feel satisfied with the developmental direction of the country. ... Read More>>
Aug 18, 2017
Before you even step foot in the panic room, here are some top tips for preparing for an interview for your dream job. ... Read More>>
Aug 05, 2017 Comments(9)
The right education matters more than ever in twenty-first century China. A first-rate education is seen not only as a gateway to personal and professional success, but as a status symbol among the country’s new rich. This article looks at the real – and ...... Read More>>
Jul 27, 2017 Comments(1)
Whether it’s using chopsticks, eating spicy food or scoffing chickens feet, there are a lot of common misconceptions among Chinese people when it comes to foreigners and food. ... Read More>>
Jul 20, 2017 Comments(26)
History shows that emerging Asian powers have, on occasion, used established and dominant Western cultures as models in the course or cause of their development. For instance, Meiji Japan and its rapid adoption of mainly US western military traditions and ...... Read More>>
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