Oct 16, 2018
From the cosmopolitan brightly-lit metropolises of Hong Kong and Guangzhou, to the open plains of Xinjiang, each place has helped challenge the many myths I’d heard prior to arriving in China. Read more>>
Jul 18, 2018 Comments(1)
Let's be honest, that first month living and working in China can be daunting, to say the least. Below is a guide to getting over those initial hurdles quickly so you can to start to make the most of your China experience. ... Read More>>
Jul 16, 2018 Comments(2)
A Chinese university has launched a course focused on love and relationships, attracting an overwhelming response from students. ... Read More>>
Jul 13, 2018 Comments(5)
Here’s a list of what I believe are the five best cities for expats working in China. ... Read More>>
Jul 12, 2018 Comments(2)
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 11, 2018
Along with your work experience, there are several things you can do while living in China to make yourself stand out even more as a candidate for future jobs. ... Read More>>
Jul 10, 2018 Comments(3)
Below I describe three stand-out friendships with Chinese people that have challenged my ideas about modern Chinese society. ... Read More>>
Jul 09, 2018
A small handful of teachers in China have been officially trained in sex education, meaning some youngsters will soon be learning the basics of “the birds and the bees” for the first time. ... Read More>>
Jul 06, 2018 Comments(3)
Whether you’re here for three months or three years, life in China will inevitably have an impact on the way you see the world. Here are four ways I think it will change you. ... Read More>>
Jul 05, 2018 Comments(1)
Speaking Chinese when living in China will naturally open up new doors, but there are some circumstances when speaking Chinese in China can lead to more problems and confusion, especially if you’re not that good. ... Read More>>
Jul 04, 2018 Comments(2)
You might be happy to learn that getting laid-off while working in China is by no means as bad as in many other countries. Here’s why…... Read More>>
Jul 03, 2018 Comments(1)
Annual leave in China is broken down into public holidays, of which there are many, and personal vacation days, of which there are few. But it’s not as simple as it sounds. ... 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>>
Jun 28, 2018 Comments(1)
Two years ago I packed up everything and move from Kunming to Beijing with my husband, infant son and our cat. Here’s how it all went down. ... Read More>>
Jun 27, 2018 Comments(1)
A group of more than 50 South African teachers will be released from detention this week following the conclusion of an investigation into a China visa scam. ... Read More>>
Jun 26, 2018 Comments(3)
It’s easy to be negative in China, but is it healthy? This article aims to make you more self-aware and ultimately help you be less negative while living in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 25, 2018 Comments(1)
Outward appearance matters a great deal in the Chinese workplace, to the point where it can make the difference between landing a job or not. Here’s what you need to know. ... Read More>>
Jun 22, 2018
Building your network is very important for building you career in China. Here are some tips on how and where to do just that. ... Read More>>
Jun 21, 2018 Comments(3)
Negotiating a contract in any situation is difficult, but negotiating an ESL employment contract in China is a law unto itself. ... Read More>>
Jun 20, 2018 Comments(2)
A China kindergarten teacher been suspended from her post after allowing the class monitor to beat children in a bid to keep them quiet. The incident came to light after parents found whip marks on their children’s bodies and complained to the Lai’an ...... Read More>>
Jun 19, 2018
Living and working in China offers many opportunities for foreigners, but it’s all too easy to get lost in the daily grind and fall behind the rest of the world in your field. ... Read More>>
Jun 17, 2018 Comments(5)
When looking for work in your home country, you might review a few things on your resume. When looking for work in China, however, your resume will be viewed through a whole new set of parameters. ... Read More>>
Jun 14, 2018 Comments(1)
This article aims to tackle some of the strange myths you’ll encounter while living in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 13, 2018 Comments(4)
An international student in China is suing bike sharing company Ofo for using his image in an advertising campaign without his knowledge. ... Read More>>
Jun 12, 2018 Comments(2)
When it comes to transport, China offers the full spectrum, from the convenient yet expensive domestic flights to the cheap yet lengthy (and at times odious) long-distance train journeys. China buses fall somewhere in the middle. ... Read More>>
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