Apr 11, 2024
Foreigners have a reputation for clumsiness in China. The litany of knocks, breaks and injuries accumulated by my expat friends is truly alarming. Excluding digestive disagreements, simply for brevity’s sake, here are some of the most common expat injuries in China. Read more>>
Apr 23, 2018 Comments(1)
The only thing more fleeting than expat life in China is probably spring in China - which we all know passes in the blink of an eye. ... Read More>>
Apr 16, 2018 Comments(3)
China trains go all over the country and come in various speeds and classes, meaning there’s a railway journey for all persuasions and pockets. ... Read More>>
Apr 12, 2018
If you’re living in China for any decent amount of time, you’ll likely be invited into a Chinese person’s house at some point. What do you say and how should you act on this all-important visit? ... Read More>>
Apr 11, 2018
The majority of foreigners in China are satisfied with life in China and want to stay in the country as long as possible, according to to results of the most recent eChinacities.com survey. ... Read More>>
Apr 06, 2018 Comments(2)
If you can’t read Chinese it can be a bit daunting, but once you know how to use Taobao, your life in China will change forever. Follow this step-by-step guide and you’ll be a pro in no time. ... Read More>>
Apr 05, 2018
As is the case everywhere, the wild world of employment in China has its ups and down; things that affirm your decision to work here, and other things that make you question why you chose China in the first place. ... Read More>>
Apr 04, 2018 Comments(2)
There are many reasons for those moving to China to pick a first tier city, so why is it that after only one year in Beijing, I’m heading back to Kunming? ... Read More>>
Apr 03, 2018 Comments(1)
Below is a guide to some of the issues to watch out for and what you can do to best prepare yourself for owning a dog in China. ... Read More>>
Mar 30, 2018 Comments(2)
Learning Chinese, like practicing the Kama Sutra, is not something you can do on your own. ... Read More>>
Mar 27, 2018 Comments(7)
Foreigners living in China are broadly stereotyped as either binge-drinking, randy lady-killers or hypercritical freedom fighters, and we have plenty of habits the Chinese find abhorrent. Let’s take a look. ... Read More>>
Mar 26, 2018 Comments(1)
China’s apparent white skin obsession is often difficult for foreigners to understand. This phenomenon, however, has a longer history than we may realise and is not restricted to the Chinese. ... Read More>>
Mar 24, 2018 Comments(3)
If you plan to learn Chinese in China, rest assured that you’re in the best place possible to meet your goals. Where you decide to take lessons, however, is up to you. ... Read More>>
Mar 22, 2018 Comments(1)
thanks to China’s murky laws and policies, buying property in China as a foreigner is a bit of a bureaucratic ballet. Let’s take a look at the ins and outs… ... Read More>>
Mar 20, 2018 Comments(4)
Being fat in China can be hard work for a number of reasons, but understanding Chinese people’s attitudes and beliefs about weight can be helpful in discerning between insults and observation. ... Read More>>
Mar 10, 2018
Here are a 10 ways to do China travel on the cheap. ... Read More>>
Mar 09, 2018
What to expect when you go for your China visa health check. ... Read More>>
Mar 08, 2018 Comments(3)
It’s impossible to watch a Bruce Lee Kung Fu movie and not imagine yourself using moves with the word “dragon” in them and beating people up with nunchucks. Today, we’re going to provide some basic tips on how to find a decent Kung Fu school in China. ... Read More>>
Mar 06, 2018 Comments(1)
For many of us, supermarkets in our own countries is confusing enough. In a Chinese supermarket, however, the problem is intensified by the lack of English signage and the dizzying array of products you’ve never seen or heard of before. ... Read More>>
Mar 05, 2018 Comments(3)
So you’re renting an apartment in China. Your success and experience will depend on who you’re dealing with. ... Read More>>
Feb 28, 2018 Comments(3)
To help you distinguish between the good, the bad and the ugly Chinese drinks, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourites. ... Read More>>
Feb 23, 2018 Comments(3)
As a foreigner living in China, you're bound to have a disagreement with a Chinese person at some point. Here’s what you need to know to hopefully avoid or, failing that, diffuse an argument in China. ... Read More>>
Feb 20, 2018 Comments(4)
There are moments in life where we do something and exclaim, “Why didn’t I do this earlier?” These are called game changers, and there are plenty that make living in China immensely easier. ... Read More>>
Feb 16, 2018
In the name of preparedness and silliness, we’ve consulted the stars and our crystal balls to bring you our horoscope for China in the Year of the Dog. ... Read More>>
Feb 09, 2018 Comments(2)
Join us as we take a look back over the years and highlight some of the most successful CSL imports, and some of the transfers the Chinese Super League would probably rather forget. ... Read More>>
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