Feb 17, 2015 Comments(69)

This translated article explores differences in socially acceptable behavior between Chinese people and foreigners.... Read More>>

Oct 03, 2013 Comments(30)

Chinese react to the news that their “honeymoon with the laowai” may be over as statistics prove that foreigners are leaving – and staying away - from China in droves. ... Read More>>

Feb 29, 2012 Comments(28)

Editor's note: While many articles have been written about cross-cultural misunderstandings and miscommunications between foreigners and Chinese, often times, these articles are written from the perspective of the expat. The following article, which ...... Read More>>

Nov 09, 2016 Comments(11)

The HSK test, which is proof of one’s Chinese proficiency, can be taken in various levels with each level more difficult than the next. Recently, the HSK 6 – a notoriously difficult-to-pass level – has come under fire for being too difficult. But are the ...... Read More>>

Apr 03, 2009 Comments(0)

Photo: Sina.com Far from the image many foreigners have of Chinese people, especially the Chinese of the past, being prudish and prim and proper, Jin Ping Mei (The Plum in the Golden Vase) tells the story of a 12th century family and the sexual shenanigans ...... Read More>>

Apr 02, 2014 Comments(39)

As is the norm with many translated articles from Chinese media, it is best to take it with a pinch of salt. Nonetheless, this article is an interesting view into to psyche of Chinese men who are looking to get hitched, and what they look for in a potential ...... Read More>>

Jul 17, 2014 Comments(49)

Close to ten million Chinese people have emigrated abroad since 1990. But as local demographics change and new migrants continue to stream in, not all locals welcome their new, foreign neighbors with open arms. Here are four reasons why. ... Read More>>

Jul 29, 2014 Comments(33)

This translated article, which first appeared on Xinhua, has created quite a buzz in China’s social media sphere. It talks about the appearance of Chinese men, and how in comparison to their female counterparts, they do little to appear attractive. ... Read More>>

Feb 04, 2013 Comments(4)

Last December, new regulations were passed to stop Chinese officials from throwing frequent, lavish—not to mention, publicly funded—banquets for themselves; a practice that has been all-too-commonly seen across the country in recent years. In mid-January, ...... Read More>>

Oct 26, 2009 Comments(0)

China is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a history of over 5000 years. This legacy has left its mark on China’s urban landscape in the form of breath-taking, awe-inspiring buildings. These buildings have not only become some of the ...... Read More>>

May 02, 2017 Comments(43)

Why are foreign professionals often unwilling to come work in China? The professional job market in China is difficult for the young and inexperienced, while more experienced foreigners are hesitant to move to China because of pollution and other issues. ... Read More>>

Jun 03, 2013 Comments(19)

Pictures of a female math teacher named Zhu Songhua teaching in her underwear have gone viral on the internet. ... Read More>>

Feb 07, 2015 Comments(18)

A recent worldwide survey revealed that China’s airlines have the worst record for flight delays. Sohu.com recently posted an interesting piece that provides some mind-boggling statistics, reasons for the delays and details about obtaining compensation. ... Read More>>

Aug 05, 2016 Comments(22)

Loan-sharks are now accepting naked photos as collateral damage for female college students and female professionals. If the woman cannot pay, the photos are copied and hundreds a day are sold on QQ. ... Read More>>

Jan 14, 2014 Comments(31)

This translated article looks at a recent hot topic on Chinese social media site Weibo, concerning the fact that 30% of men say they wouldn’t marry a woman with a PhD and is centered on a reporter’s conversation with one such woman who has been labeled as ...... Read More>>

Jan 15, 2015 Comments(34)

This translated article shows the results of a survey regarding love and marriage in China for 2014. The article reveals some worrying trends, such as the toll that pressure to marry from families has on the mental health of singles and increasingly high ...... Read More>>

Aug 05, 2015 Comments(47)

Many English training centers in China hire “black market,” or illegal teachers during the busy summer season. These teachers have no qualifications or experience. Some even have criminal records or are sex offenders back in their home countries. ... Read More>>

Sep 02, 2009

Four Criteria for a NBA Cheerleading BabeIt takes more than just a sexy figure and a pretty face to become a NBA cheerleader. There are four criteria to be met: Houston Rockets' Rocket Power Dancers 1. Talent Comes First, Beauty SecondWhen the NBA teams ...... Read More>>

Jul 03, 2013 Comments(1)

Following on from a recent story where a salon boss escaped prostitution charges over “happy endings”, a massage parlor in Shunde, Guangdong, has recently trained its employees in providing the above service. ... Read More>>

Jun 04, 2015 Comments(28)

The Chinese dating show “Fei Cheng Wu Rao,” has unexpectedly become popular in Australia, where it is known by its English name, “If You Are the One!” ... Read More>>

Jul 16, 2015 Comments(22)

A smart phone sex tape shot in the dressing room of the Beijing Sanlitun Uniqlo store has rocked the Chinese internet since it was posted online last Tuesday. ... Read More>>

Apr 18, 2017 Comments(26)

The extortionate property and living costs in first tier cities are an enormous source of pressure and concern among young Chinese professionals today. This article translated from dwnews.com, explores the growing opportunities that second tier cities have ...... Read More>>

Apr 14, 2009 Comments(6)

Photo: sdncws.com Through work I meet quite a lot of ‘laowai’, and their odd and puzzling questions often leave me slack jawed in amazement. However, under closer inspection these seeming idiotic questions not only reflect difference in thinking ...... Read More>>

Jul 02, 2009

People often set off on vacation hoping to spot some beautiful people. Especially when their destination is a tropical resort or a place famous for glitz and glamour. While everyone’s tastes are different -- one thing is for sure -- everyone loves ...... Read More>>

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