Sino Suds: China’s Top Five Beer Festivals

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>>

An Introduction to Online Dating in China (for English speakers) ^HOT

Nov 29, 2018 Comments(4)

Perhaps you find yourself relating to Johnny Lee’s classic, Looking for love in all the wrong places. If so, now’s as good a time as any to try online dating in China. ... Read More>>

Your Ultimate Guide to Internships in China ^HOT

Nov 27, 2018 Comments(3)

This article offers a guide to the benefits, rules and options regarding internships in China. ... Read More>>

How to Survive Your First Week Living in China ^HOT

Nov 22, 2018 Comments(2)

Moving to any new country as a foreigner can be daunting, and China is no exception. Today I’m going to explain how to survive your first week living in China. ... Read More>>

How to Make a Kick-Ass Demo Lesson to Impress any Chinese School ^HOT

Nov 20, 2018 Comments(4)

Whether you’ve never stood in front of a classroom before or have a decade of teaching experience behind you, you’ll be asked to do a demo lesson for any Chinese school. Here’s how to make sure it kicks ass. ... Read More>>

Living in China? Here’s 6 Ways to Make Conversation with Your Neighbours ^HOT

Nov 15, 2018 Comments(1)

Expats living in China often complain about the difficulty of making conversation with local Chinese people in a social context. In this guide, I’ll introduce you to some conversation topics and some model ways to respond. ... Read More>>

Nov 13, 2018 Comments(5)

Expats in China are to face changes to their tax commitments as a new law on Individual Income Tax (IIT) comes into force. ... Read More>>

Nov 08, 2018 Comments(3)

We’ve talked before about what should be on the ideal China resume. But, boy, have you got some competition! ... Read More>>

4 Reasons Why Breaking a Work Contract in China isn't the End of the World ^HOT

Nov 06, 2018 Comments(2)

Many people often feel “trapped” by their work contract in China, believing that breaking it (leaving early) would be the end of the world. I’m here to tell you it’s not. ... Read More>>

How I Came to Debunk the ‘Real China’ Myth ^HOT

Nov 01, 2018

Many people’s first trip to China is filled with hopes, dreams and tonnes of preconceptions as to what life here is actually going to be like. ... Read More>>

5 Tips for Progressing Quickly When Learning Chinese ^HOT

Oct 30, 2018 Comments(1)

While learning Chinese certainly requires commitment and discipline, it’s not the impossible task that some people imagine. Furthermore, there is a number of ways you can make life easier on yourself when studying the language. ... Read More>>

6 Ways for Foreigners to Make Friends in the Chinese Workplace ^HOT

Oct 25, 2018 Comments(5)

Making friends in the Chinese workplace can be a challenge, but with a little effort and a determination to step out of your comfort zone, you’ll soon have more Chinese friends at the office than you’ll know what to do with. ... Read More>>

5 Amazing Places to Visit in China that You’ve (Probably) Never Heard of ^HOT

Oct 23, 2018

When considering places to visit in China, thoughts invariably drift to the same old sites. Look a little farther afield, however, and you can find some truly fascinating scenery and settings. ... Read More>>

Is Nepotism Still Alive and Well in the Chinese Workplace? ^HOT

Oct 18, 2018 Comments(1)

There are many quirks and cultural differences that expats will notice when working in China, but the perhaps biggest difference is the sometimes blatant display of nepotism in the Chinese workplace. ... Read More>>

5 Myths Versus Realities of Living in China ^HOT

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>>

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