Mar 22, 2023
Whether you’re looking for your first job in China or your sixth, navigating the job market here can be tricky. Here’s a brief guide on what to expect when job hunting in China. Read more>>
Oct 20, 2020 Comments(25)
An American man who worked as an Education First teacher in China has pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a former student. ... Read More>>
Oct 15, 2020 Comments(12)
Gaining a TEFL certification in China has many advantages compared to taking the course in your home country before you arrive. Below is an introductory guide on why and how to do exactly that. ... Read More>>
Oct 13, 2020 Comments(4)
A move by certain local governments to ban employees from drinking alcohol in their free time has been met with controversy in China. ... Read More>>
Oct 08, 2020 Comments(10)
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>>
Oct 06, 2020 Comments(9)
How much can you bargain? How picky should you be? What’s that strange smell? All of these questions and more will be answered in this beginner’s guide to renting an apartment in China. ... Read More>>
Oct 01, 2020 Comments(8)
Working at a well-known Chinese tech company comes with a number of advantages, both in terms of the day-to-day and long-term career opportunities. Here I bring you six perks of working for a big Chinese tech company. ... Read More>>
Sep 29, 2020 Comments(8)
Here, I take a take a look at six ways foreign students and workers in China get special treatment. ... Read More>>
Sep 24, 2020 Comments(10)
In good news for China expats who have been stuck outside the country for months, rules for re-entry are about to get a lot easier. ... Read More>>
Sep 22, 2020 Comments(8)
It’s essential that you’re knowledgeable about labor laws and employees rights. Below is a short guide to your legal rights and responsibilities as a foreign worker in China. ... Read More>>
Sep 17, 2020 Comments(21)
A decade can seem like a short period of time in most countries, but in China, it can feel like a lifetime. Whether it’s in technology, transportation, or education, the Middle Kingdom has revolutionized itself like nowhere else. ... Read More>>
Sep 15, 2020 Comments(17)
While employment opportunities are abundant in China, so too are scammers ready to take advantage of expats moving to the Middle Kingdom for work. ... Read More>>
Sep 10, 2020 Comments(15)
There are many reasons why you might be tempted to get a dog as an expat living in China. But before you commit, here are eight reasons why it might be wise to think twice. ... Read More>>
Sep 08, 2020 Comments(15)
As many as 40% of students and teachers at Chinese international schools remain abroad as the new term starts, according to a news report. ... Read More>>
Sep 03, 2020 Comments(7)
Beijing is to allow in a select number of international flights again after a five-month ban. China’s Civil Aviation Administration announced on Wednesday that flights from eight countries will be allowed to land in the capital from today. ... Read More>>
Sep 01, 2020 Comments(18)
What follows is a guide that will hopefully help prospective teachers sort through the noise and get the real story on what to expect in their first English teaching job in China. ... Read More>>
Aug 27, 2020 Comments(10)
Foreign teachers in China will be able to take on part-time work if new draft measures formulated by the government are approved. ... Read More>>
Aug 26, 2020 Comments(5)
The city of Suzhou in China’s eastern Jiangsu province has rolled out a range of new policies in the hope of attracting and retaining more foreign talent. ... Read More>>
Aug 20, 2020 Comments(9)
If you’re fed up of sitting on trains or having your temperature checked over and over again at the airport, perhaps it’s time to embark on some truly independent travel. ... Read More>>
Aug 19, 2020 Comments(5)
China has issued new COVID guidelines for schools across the country before the start of the autumn semester. The Ministry of Education and the National Health Commission has issued a code of practice for all schools, from kindergartens to universities. ... Read More>>
Aug 13, 2020 Comments(10)
China is to reopen its borders to travelers from 36 European nations, according to an announcement by the PRC Embassy in Denmark. ... Read More>>
Aug 11, 2020 Comments(10)
China is full of opportunities, but life here also comes with risks for those not doing things by the book. Although it can be very tempting to cut corners or bend the rules, these actions can come back to haunt you. ... Read More>>
Aug 06, 2020 Comments(9)
Two work cultures have collided between longtime employees of the American software giant’s Suzhou branch, who value a healthy work-life balance, and new employees who they say are encouraging a “toxic” culture of overtime. ... Read More>>
Aug 04, 2020 Comments(8)
Adult students in China often start with a very low level of English, and dealing with them can feel like treading a tight-rope between grading your language and patronizing your students. ... Read More>>
Jul 30, 2020 Comments(4)
As it looks like most expats in China will be stuck here for a while longer yet, it’s time to tick some activities off your domestic bucket list. One of the best ways to explore the country is through hiking and climbing. ... Read More>>
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