Popping the Question? The Rules of Engagements in China

Oct 08, 2020 Comments(10)

If you’re a foreigner looking to take it to the next stage with your sweetheart, read on for the rules of engagements in China. ... Read More>>

A Beginner’s Guide to Renting an Apartment in China ^HOT

Oct 06, 2020 Comments(9)

How much can you bargain? How picky should you be? What’s that strange smell? All of these questions and more will be answered in this beginner’s guide to renting an apartment in China. ... Read More>>

Sep 17, 2020 Comments(21)

A decade can seem like a short period of time in most countries, but in China, it can feel like a lifetime. Whether it’s in technology, transportation, or education, the Middle Kingdom has revolutionized itself like nowhere else. ... Read More>>

8 Reasons You Shouldn’t Get a Dog as an Expat Living China ^HOT

Sep 10, 2020 Comments(14)

There are many reasons why you might be tempted to get a dog as an expat living in China. But before you commit, here are eight reasons why it might be wise to think twice. ... Read More>>

A Guide to Road Tripping in China ^HOT

Aug 20, 2020 Comments(9)

If you’re fed up of sitting on trains or having your temperature checked over and over again at the airport, perhaps it’s time to embark on some truly independent travel. ... Read More>>

6 Risks Not Worth Taking as a Foreigner in China ^HOT

Aug 11, 2020 Comments(10)

China is full of opportunities, but life here also comes with risks for those not doing things by the book. Although it can be very tempting to cut corners or bend the rules, these actions can come back to haunt you. ... Read More>>

6 Top Hiking and Climbing Spots in China ^HOT

Jul 30, 2020 Comments(4)

As it looks like most expats in China will be stuck here for a while longer yet, it’s time to tick some activities off your domestic bucket list. One of the best ways to explore the country is through hiking and climbing. ... Read More>>

Jul 16, 2020 Comments(19)

Chinese food is great. I like it a lot. So why is it, that I still spend hundreds of RMB on trips to the Western grocery store and occasionally feel the need for a sandwich rather than a bowl of noodles? ... Read More>>

6 Reasons Why Foreigners in China Get Deported ^HOT

Jul 14, 2020 Comments(13)

Numerous media outlets have reported a recent increase in foreign nationals getting arrested and deported from China. Here I bring you six reasons why foreigners in China get deported with some recent examples. ... Read More>>

4 China Expats Dish on Their Relationships with Their Chinese In-Laws ^HOT

Jul 02, 2020 Comments(9)

The relationship between expats and their in-laws can be complicated and confusing for many. We asked four China expats who are married to Chinese partners to dish the dirt on their relationships with their in-laws. ... Read More>>

7 Lesser-known Domestic Holiday Destinations for Expats Stuck in China ^HOT

Jun 23, 2020 Comments(14)

After months of limited movement, most of us are itching to do some traveling. However, with China still blocking entry to most foreigners, many expats will be unable or simply unwilling to travel abroad this year. ... Read More>>

Jun 18, 2020 Comments(8)

From lockdowns and social distancing, to testing and contact tracing, governments around the world have taken vastly different approaches in the battle against COVID-19. ... Read More>>

A Guide to Raising a Multicultural Family in China ^HOT

Jun 11, 2020 Comments(10)

While expats in China make up only a tiny percentage of the population, multicultural families are becoming increasingly common. The following guide is drawn from my personal experience of raising a multicultural families in China as well as those of my ...... Read More>>

5 Cases of Reverse Culture Shock for Expats Who Leave China ^HOT

Jun 04, 2020 Comments(16)

While expats in China make up only a tiny percentage of the population, multicultural families are becoming increasingly common. The following guide is drawn from my personal experience of raising a multicultural families in China as well as those of my ...... Read More>>

4 Ways to Trick Reluctant Locals into Helping You Practice Chinese ^HOT

May 28, 2020 Comments(12)

It’s surprisingly easy to live in China without speaking Chinese, and simultaneously difficult to get locals to help you practice. ... Read More>>

How COVID-19 Sparked Racism in China and Around the World ^HOT

May 26, 2020 Comments(6)

As the world learns more about a deadly COVID-19 virus, so too can we see more clearly its socio-political side effects. ... Read More>>

May 21, 2020 Comments(7)

For a country with such a long history and rich culture, China’s literature is arguably largely overlooked by the rest of the world. Yet, there are many treasures to be found. ... Read More>>

How Can China Remedy its Post-Coronavirus Reputation? ^HOT

May 07, 2020 Comments(15)

As the COVID-19 epidemic wanes in China, the global fight is far from over. Moving forward, there are several things China could do to enhance its standing in the international community and remedy its broken reputation. ... Read More>>

May 05, 2020 Comments(6)

On May 1, Shenzhen and Zhuhai became the first in China to officially outlaw the consumption of dog and cat meat. Is the new law purely a reaction to COVID-19 or part of a longer-term trend in Chinese society? ... Read More>>

China Considers Easing Travel Ban, Beijing Quarantine Extended to 3 Weeks ^HOT

Apr 23, 2020

As the Chinese government has announced that it may start to ease the travel ban for some foreigners, Beijing has declared Chaoyang China’s only high-risk area and said any overseas arrivals must now quarantine for three weeks instead of two. ... Read More>>

7 Awesome Chinese Movies that Every Expat Should Watch ^HOT

Apr 07, 2020 Comments(12)

Chinese cinema has provided movie lovers with a number of classics over the years. Mind-blowing action, intense thrillers, slapstick comedy, or breathtaking animation — there is something in Chinese cinema for expats of every taste. ... Read More>>

Apr 02, 2020 Comments(8)

People the world over are going through some ups and downs at the moment, and while things seem to be improving in China, down days are common here, even during normal times. ... Read More>>

Foreigners in China Face Discrimination as Imported Corona Infections Grow ^HOT

Mar 26, 2020 Comments(17)

Foreigners in China are increasingly facing restrictions and discrimination as the public and government remain wary of imported coronavirus infections. ... Read More>>

Mar 24, 2020 Comments(8)

If we’ve learnt anything in the past few months, it’s that you should always be prepared for what life throws at you in China. For those of who live in China with their families, this is even more important. ... Read More>>

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