6 Things for Chinese People to Avoid When Making Friends with Foreigners ^HOT

Feb 21, 2019 Comments(2)

Here’s my list of important things that Chinese people should NOT do if they want to make friends with foreigners. ... Read More>>

How to use the eChinacities job site ^HOT

Feb 20, 2019 Comments(8)

A short, practical guide on how to use China’s leading job site for foreigners. ... Read More>>

6 Things that Affect Employment Prospects and Salary in China ^HOT

Feb 19, 2019 Comments(5)

As is most likely the case in your home country, various factors can affect your employment prospects and salary in China. ... Read More>>

5 Chinese Dishes to Quell Your Homesick Cravings ^HOT

Feb 14, 2019 Comments(3)

Depending on where in China you live, you might not always have access to decent copies of our favourite foreign food. But do not despair! There are a number of Chinese dishes that taste a lot like Western classics. ... Read More>>

Should Chinese Firms Allow Employees to Take Leave Outside of Public Holidays? ^HOT

Feb 12, 2019 Comments(2)

As anyone working in China knows, the public holidays come in clumps. Some problems inevitably crop up when an entire country of 1.3 billion people all take a holiday at exactly the same time, but is there really a better solution? ... Read More>>

Kerching! The Financial Benefits of Working in China ^HOT

Feb 07, 2019 Comments(2)

Working in China is a big step for many, but it can be a very worthwhile one given the financial benefits offered by both employers and the government. ... Read More>>

Top 5 Live Sporting Events in China

Feb 05, 2019

While you might not be able to go to a live Premier League match or watch your college football team, there are plenty of fantastic sports competitions in China. Below is my pick of the top 5 live sporting events in China. ... Read More>>

4 Hierarchical Pitfalls of Working in China ^HOT

Jan 31, 2019 Comments(1)

The Chinese workplace is a minefield of social norms molded from years of strict hierarchies and beliefs. So what if you find yourself in a position of potential conflict where these Chinese norms of business just don’t align with your usual approach? ... Read More>>

5 Ways To Get a Good Deal When Renting an Apartment in China ^HOT

Jan 29, 2019 Comments(2)

Renting an apartment in China is a daunting task, even at the best of times. Being a foreigner and not speaking Chinese fluently exacerbates the problem further… but there is hope. ... Read More>>

Jan 24, 2019 Comments(4)

Single, working in China and no time to find a date? Changes could be on the horizon as businesses in one city start offering extra time off for lonely single employees to find love. But not everyone is starry-eyed about it. ... Read More>>

6 Ways to Get Your Money Out of China  ^HOT

Jan 22, 2019 Comments(4)

So you’ve been in China for a while and somehow you’ve managed to make a budget that allows you to save money. Congratulations! The question now, is how to get your money out of China. ... Read More>>

4 Reasons Why Now is the Best Time to Work in China ^HOT

Jan 17, 2019 Comments(4)

With China’s continuous reform and opening up policies, there’s never been a better time to work in China. Here are four reasons why. ... Read More>>

Jan 15, 2019 Comments(2)

Does your weekend go way too quickly? Maybe you should move to Hebei, when the provincial government is considering giving workers a two-and-a-half day weekend. ... Read More>>

It Was ‘Third Time’s a Charm’ When I Moved to Shanghai ^HOT

Jan 10, 2019

Since I moved to Shanghai in September last year, I’ve lived in three different places. That was not my original plan, but sometimes it takes a few goes to get it right when you’re setting up in a new country. ... Read More>>

Sino Suds: China’s Top Five Beer Festivals ^HOT

Jan 03, 2019 Comments(1)

Beer forms a big part of the culture here, so what better way to celebrate our shared love for all things hoppy than by checking out the best beer festivals in China. ... Read More>>

Your Essential Moving to China for Work Checklist ^HOT

Jan 01, 2019

Moving to China for work can be both exciting and daunting, but I hope this essential checklist will make it a little easier on your nerves. ... Read More>>

5 Ways to Keep Your Sanity as a Foreigner Living in China ^HOT

Dec 28, 2018 Comments(3)

Staying sane is difficult enough. Staying sane when living in China takes it to a whole other level. ... Read More>>

Looking for a Job in China? These are the Best Companies to Work for ^HOT

Dec 26, 2018 Comments(2)

If you’re looking for a job in China that can change your career and life, look no farther than this list of China’s top companies to work for. ... Read More>>

5 Things That Blew My Mind After Moving to China ^HOT

Dec 20, 2018 Comments(1)

China is many things but it’s definitely never boring. Today, I’m going to tell you about five things that blew my mind after moving to China. ... Read More>>

5 Tips for Furnishing Your China Apartment on the Cheap ^HOT

Dec 18, 2018 Comments(1)

If you need some apartment essentials and don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on them, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with this guide to furnishing your China apartment on the cheap. ... Read More>>

Dec 13, 2018 Comments(2)

A 19-year-old South African woman is apparently being jailed in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, because she came to teach English in China on the wrong visa. ... Read More>>

10 Things to Know Before Moving To China ^HOT

Dec 11, 2018 Comments(1)

Nothing can really prepare you for what you’ll actually find on the ground when you arrive in the Middle Kingdom. Here are 10 things you should know before moving to China. ... Read More>>

A Guide to Working Remotely in China ^HOT

Dec 06, 2018 Comments(3)

If no more office time sounds like a dream come true, here’s how and why you should consider working remotely in China. ... Read More>>

How to Make Sure Your Dream China Job Isn’t a Scam ^HOT

Dec 04, 2018 Comments(4)

Let’s have a look at some of the more common warning signs of China job scams, as well as some tips on how to do due diligence on a prospective employer. ... Read More>>

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