nzteacher80 Jun 05, 2015 Comments(20)
In my first few months in China it seemed as though every second bowel movement was an emergency. I’d often find myself at the end of the day lugging bags of shopping up several flights of stairs to my appartment only to drop the shopping outside the door. I would then feverishly fidget with the keys while crossing my legs in an attempt ... Read More>>
thabet_sava Jun 02, 2015 Comments(6)
After residing in China for the past twelve years, I still dread the arrival of summer due to the fact that I am having an endless struggle with the smart yet aggravating Chinese mosquitoes. Regardless of my efforts, I seem to fail in persuading them to leave me alone in order to accomplish the impossible task of having a peaceful night sleep. ... Read More>>
ManGod May 27, 2015 Comments(12)
I have been living in China for 3 months now after visiting China twice last year and staying here 2 months each time. Unlike most of the foreign post I have read here, I am not confined to one basically tourist area(ie Beijing, Singapore, Hong Kong etc). I have traveled to many destinations foreigners seldom see or travel to. I have seen more ... Read More>>
thabet_sava May 22, 2015 Comments(2)
Recently, I had the misfortune of dealing with individuals in the Chinese public sector when my Chinese wife and I went to notarize some documents. I was perplexed and bewildered by the manners in which the employees at the notary offices responded to her inquiries. They were shouting at her for asking questions regarding the notarization ... Read More>>
thabet_sava May 22, 2015 Comments(34)
Being a Muslim author and educator, I have been. Frequently, asked by some of my students about ISIS and why it is becoming a fixture in the Western as well as the Chinese media. I attempted to explain to them that ISIS has nothing to do with Islam or its principles. I realized that due to the extensive coverage of the movement, most youth ... Read More>>
thabet_sava May 22, 2015 Comments(2)
During my more than ten years of teaching experience in China, I noticed that most of my students were facing obstacles in attaining competence in the English language despite studying for more than six to ten years. As an educator, I was motivated to seek effective means to help the Chinese students in general and my own in particular in ... Read More>>
thabet_sava May 22, 2015 Comments(1)
After residing in China for the past twelve years, I had the opportunity to explore the exotic city of Guilin. Actually, it was my second visit to the city. However, during my first visit, I had no time to enjoy its magical scenery. During my recent visit, I was accompanied by Chinese wife, which facilitated our movements since my Chinese leaves ... Read More>>
eloise1 May 04, 2015 Comments(22)
Whether it’s to impress your mates by directing the cab driver to the next bar, having a conversation at a work banquet, or bargaining for the best price in a Chinese market, it helps to speak some Chinese. It could help you score extra points with the boss, your mates, or that cute girl you’re trying to impress. Besides the usual ... Read More>>
hadleyj09 Apr 26, 2015 Comments(4)
Impatience is bred in Chinese culture If you looked at my other blogs, you will see that I am very positive about China. It’s a decent place. However, as I have stated in the past, there are things I like and don’t like about China. One thing in particular is the high amount of impatience that in bred within the Chinese culture. What ... Read More>>
Hamzakhan Apr 22, 2015 Comments(1)
So i had a tooth ache and it would be my first time to visit a dentist in China, which prompted me to search for locations online. Google didn't help much, rather made the situation more complicated with all the horror stories floating around on the internet. Asking experienced people made me even more anxious, as by judging from their stories ... Read More>>
mubashir30 Apr 18, 2015 Comments(1)
The importance of language is essential to every aspect and interaction in our everyday lives. We use language to inform the people around us of what we feel, what we desire, and question/understand the world around us. We communicate effectively with our words, gestures, and tone of voice in a multitude of situation. Would you talk to a small ... Read More>>
Jennifer_geng Apr 17, 2015 Comments(2)
Today I'd like to talk with you about the CBD of Guangzhou. LOCATED in eastern part of Guangzhou , Tianhe District is the geographical centre of the city. It covers an area of about 139 square kilometres, with a population of 1.2 million. Starting from Tianhe, through convenient and fast road and rail transportation, you can easily reach the new ... Read More>>
Jennifer_geng Apr 15, 2015 Comments(3)
Today I’d like to talk with you about a language ---Chinese, which is a magical language. You know that in the world Chinese is one of the few ideograhic language, but you can also read it with the help of the syllable. In Chinese the syllable is a Chinese character and it is usually made up of an initial, a final and a tone. The tone ... Read More>>
kitesurfchina Apr 14, 2015 Comments(2)
How long have you been looking at your phone today? How many times did you look away from the person you were speaking to, so as to direct your attention back to your device? How are you reading this article now, on your computer, iPad, or phone? Aren’t we all looking for a little bit more engagement, a little more connectivity? ... Read More>>
kasuka91 Apr 08, 2015 Comments(8)
In a nation where female mates are in dangerously short supply among men who want for, but are unable to find stable, secure work, in the wake of an economy which may be on the verge of de-industrialisation, it was all beginning to make sense, I was finally beginning to understand why I had been handed such a brutal ass-kicking that night. It ... Read More>>
hadleyj09 Apr 05, 2015 Comments(8)
Being Black in China Well….yup….here we go. So what’s it like to be black in China? Is it crazy? Do you get treated badly? Do you become super famous here? Yes and no…To start, being black in China is just about the same as being white. We are all foreigners in China and we are all….not Chinese. We all have to ... Read More>>
rainiersales Mar 30, 2015 Comments(2)
I took the bus a while ago to go to the office, I always take the bus to the office. There were lots of people and it was raining, but I got a seat at the back because I get on it near where the bus starts so at that time there were not much people yet. I got a seat near the aisle 2 rows at the back near the door. In the middle of the trip near ... Read More>>
samantizo47 Mar 27, 2015 Comments(1)
The thought of teaching English never hit my mind until i got stranded for money in Bangkok. The next thing that hit my mind was okay let me go to a bar or restuarant where there is loads of people, really i felt lost and stranded but since i always trave l alone it really was nothing big to fear. I go into this bar and guess what i start ... Read More>>
MarcD Mar 21, 2015 Comments(1)
It has come to my attention that some people have recounted their tales of first arriving in China, some positive, some not so positive on this site. I thought I could give my own account and opinions on my first day in China, read it if you'd like. Part 1: The Flight (Or the time I forgot my luggage) Everyone has their own horror stories of ... Read More>>
masalan Mar 13, 2015 Comments(1)
PassportOneGo to you're the nearest Chinese embassy or other institution authorized to approach Chinese passports. You can also visit a bookstore to obtain a Chinese travel guide to get a list of Chinese embassies by nation along with the contact details for each embassy.TwoGet in touch with your nearest authorized institution--such as a ... Read More>>
SNMandarin Mar 12, 2015 Comments(17)
Read an artical yesterday regarding a very common question among my foreign friends in China, "Why do Chinese often use Lǎowài老外 ” to refer to foreigners?" It's interesting, let me share with you here. ChinesePal Does only show old age? There’s a few things you should know about “老Old” in Chinese culture. When ... Read More>>
romeo_office Mar 09, 2015
Which indutries requries governmental approval for a WFOE setup?Until 2013, the industries require governmental approval are agriculture and waterforce, engergy, transportation,radio & telecom, machinery manufacturing (automobile & ship), ,light industry (tabacco), civil aircraft industry, city construction, social cause and finance ... Read More>>
romeo_office Mar 09, 2015
1 How long is the HK company BR-Business Registration Form is valid? It is valid for twelve months.2 Is there restrictions concerning HK company bank account opening? HK local banks have restrictions for some nationalities to open the bank account. Those countries are always under international sanction, e.g Iran, North Korea and Syria. Even ... Read More>>
saren1 Jan 09, 2015 Comments(2)
Why more and more people learn Chinese? (written by Saren) The increasing importance of Mandarin Chinese is closely connected with China becoming an economic superpower in the world. Additionally, China has a huge population, and many of those people go abroad taking with them language and culture. According to the latest statistics China is the ... Read More>>
hadleyj09 Dec 25, 2014 Comments(8)
So, are you thinking about coming to China to teach, work, or just travel for a bit? Sounds good to me. It’s a great place to work, visit, or even live for a while. However, there are somethings that must be noted in terms of what life might be like for you as a foreigner in China. Somethings in China make life much easier than things in ... Read More>>