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Whether you have family of your own or you’re accompanying a friend or loved one, here are a few tips for celebrating Spring Festival with a Chinese family. Read more>>
Dec 31, 2020 Comments(7)
Having navigated these waters myself, here I bring you some tips on finding a teaching job while already in China. ... Read More>>
Dec 23, 2020 Comments(7)
Here are some out-of-the-box tips to help you expand your network China to one that is large, varied and potentially valuable. ... Read More>>
Dec 22, 2020 Comments(8)
With the COVID-19 pandemic still ebbing and flowing around the world, would-be holiday makers are likely to run into a thicket of travel protocols and travel restrictions in and out of China. ... Read More>>
Dec 17, 2020 Comments(6)
How do you sort the good from the bad when it comes to employers? Here are five red flags to watch out for when starting a new job in China. ... Read More>>
Dec 15, 2020 Comments(10)
Newcomers to Asia are often told that their hosts curb their emotions more, and that they too should try to avoid public displays of anger. This may be one of the least-followed pieces of advice given to expats in China. ... Read More>>
Dec 10, 2020 Comments(4)
Chengdu is on high alert after a cluster of locally transmitted COVID-19 infections were discovered there this week. ... Read More>>
Dec 08, 2020 Comments(4)
This guide to annual bonuses in China will help you ask the right questions of your employer to ensure you get the biggest payout possible. ... Read More>>
Dec 03, 2020 Comments(9)
Here I bring you seven companies hiring onsite and online English teachers in China. ... Read More>>
Dec 01, 2020 Comments(5)
Transitioning into life in China can be difficult, but preparation is half the battle. Today, I’m going to take you through eight of the most common challenges every expat in China will face. ... Read More>>
Nov 26, 2020 Comments(16)
Call me a cynic, call me an opportunist, I don’t care. Here, I look at how COVID travel restrictions can help expats in China advance their careers. ... Read More>>
Nov 25, 2020 Comments(7)
Hundreds of flights to and from Shanghai’s Pudong Airport have been cancelled and all staff are being tested after a small COVID-19 outbreak was found to have originated there. ... Read More>>
Nov 19, 2020 Comments(41)
When you take a step back and look at the science, in some cases at least, these Chinese idiosyncrasies actually make a lot of sense. Let’s take a look at 5 ‘weird’ Chinese habits that will actually improve your health. ... Read More>>
Nov 17, 2020 Comments(7)
While there is no substitute for living in and traveling around China for yourself, it’s essential to know which books and writers to read if you want to fully understand the history, culture and politics of this enigmatic country. ... Read More>>
Nov 12, 2020 Comments(4)
Macao is set to allow select foreigners from mainland China to enter the special administrative region for the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown. ... Read More>>
Nov 10, 2020 Comments(7)
With enough foresight and planning, even those with tiny annual leave allocations can still enjoy plenty of getaways. Here are five ways to maximize your holidays as an expat worker in China. ... Read More>>
Nov 05, 2020 Comments(26)
The Chinese Embassy in the UK has announced that it is once again suspending entry to all non-Chinese citizens coming from the UK to China, even if they are holding valid visas and residence permits. ... Read More>>
Nov 03, 2020 Comments(13)
Rules changes for passengers traveling to China have been announced by several Chinese embassies over the past few days. ... Read More>>
Oct 29, 2020 Comments(16)
While there is no doubt that China can be a hard place for foreigners, a lot of preconceptions about working here are skewed, if not flat out wrong. Here I bring you five myths about working in China. ... Read More>>
Oct 27, 2020 Comments(10)
Understandably, those who haven’t experienced quarantine in China before are anxious to know what it’s like. I recently completed my own quarantine in Shanghai after returning from the UK and wanted to share my experience with you. ... Read More>>
Oct 22, 2020 Comments(11)
Here, I’ve assembled a list of some of the foreigners who’ve made a name for themselves in China. I hope it will encourage more young and hungry expats to create a little story of their own. ... 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>>
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