Jan 17, 2024 Comments(4)
Along with refraining from using bad language, visiting hospitals and cutting their hair, Chinese people are expected to adhere to some pretty rigorous superstitions over Chinese New Year. Read more>>
Apr 01, 2012 Comments(5)
Photo: ningin.com No one can deny that Chinese girls seem to be a lot more touchy-feely than their Western counterparts, you need only take a stroll along a high street or through a shopping mall in any of China's bustling metropolises to see countless ...... Read More>>
Oct 06, 2014 Comments(13)
Most people already know about the unlucky number four, which, in Chinese, sounds the same as death. Here, we take a look at some of the lesser-known superstitions in China that are related to bad luck. ... Read More>>
Feb 03, 2015 Comments(30)
This article, translated from Wenxuecity.com, discusses common tensions that arise between foreign partners and Chinese mothers-in-law. ... Read More>>
Sep 24, 2014 Comments(15)
Being in a relationship is hard enough even in the absence of cultural and societal expectations and pressures. However, China’s intercultural lala, or lesbian, relationships are subject to irrepressible external factors adding to existing relationship ...... Read More>>
Nov 23, 2017 Comments(3)
One of the most confusing things for foreigners working in China is the concept of developing guanxi. Here we explain exactly what guanxi is and how you get it, build it and keep it. ... Read More>>
Sep 05, 2013 Comments(8)
China’s staggering growth has given rise to a whole new section of society – the fu’erdai, the sons and daughters of those who mainly got rich during the reform years. More than just rich children, this social group could have possible monumental effects ...... Read More>>
Aug 24, 2016 Comments(20)
In the recent past, having a mistress, or ‘xiaosan’ as they’re called in Chinese, has been a popular trend among men who take part in affairs outside of their marriage. Is it the pursuit of love or just mindless sex? ... Read More>>
Apr 20, 2017 Comments(14)
Living in a place like China that has a very different culture, language and ideology can definitely make the average person shake in their boots. Here are some useful tips I picked up over the last five years to help you integrate and conquer your biggest ...... Read More>>
Dec 13, 2014 Comments(21)
Photo: forbes.com Multicultural relationships can sometimes seem like a minefield of potential difficulties. Certain topics, such as raising children, the role of the in-laws, and the division of chores, are bound to stir up issues for even the most stable ...... Read More>>
Nov 27, 2010 Comments(0)
Alcohol is simply a part of life here in China. It plays a role in weddings, funerals, ceremonies, and friendships. It can jumpstart a relationship or seal a business deal. But how much do you really know about the alcohol you’re guzzling during your ...... Read More>>
May 17, 2017 Comments(9)
Our names are the stamps of our identity, especially for the Chinese. So why is it that many Chinese themselves – especially those who immigrate – find the need to re-name themselves? Here, one British writer of Chinese descent recounts her experiences of ...... Read More>>
Apr 26, 2017 Comments(12)
It doesn't take sharp observational skills to notice that China is a very, very different place from whence you came. It doesn't matter where you're from – I happen to come from America, and so use this as a baseline for my own experience – China is ...... Read More>>
Oct 06, 2012 Comments(14)
The Three T's is a rule that Western journalists have been working to for some time here in China– subjects to stay away from: Tiananman, Tibet, Taiwan. But recently a BBC radio reporter discovered that there was a surprising fourth T to add to that list ...... Read More>>
Dec 25, 2014 Comments(35)
This article, translated from wenxuecity.com, is an extreme example of problems that arise when cultures clash. ... Read More>>
May 31, 2016 Comments(16)
If you've ever been alarmed at the sight of red-faced diners talking at the top of their voices and waving fistfuls of something around, don't be; they are only fighting to “qingke”, or pay the bill. Here’s a guide on when it’s your turn to fork out the ...... Read More>>
Jun 07, 2014 Comments(8)
If you think that Chinese drinking starts and stops with baijiu, then you’re sorely mistaken. China is home to wide variety of unusual beers and liquors. I have completed hours of painstaking “research” to bring you the very best uniquely Chinese alcohols. ...... Read More>>
Sep 20, 2016 Comments(21)
If you want to get along with Chinese locals, the #1 rule is never cause anyone to “lose face” by pointing out their mistakes. Even if you do it by accident, it will be an infraction not likely to be forgiven. ... Read More>>
Mar 22, 2014 Comments(15)
To many expat observers, money seems to be at the heart of Chinese affection. Scarcely a day goes by without tell of a relationship driven by money; a woman refusing to marry a man because he doesn't own his own apartment, a business contract that fell ...... Read More>>
Aug 02, 2014 Comments(10)
China’s culinary delights have evolved over millennia, as emperors have come and gone and China’s gates have opened and closed. But in the last 50 years, economic reforms have had a “new dynasty” type effect on many aspects of life in China, including ...... 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>>
Aug 01, 2011 Comments(5)
It used to be the case that the first question many young people (i.e. below the age of 25) were asked was "Are you married?" If the answer came back negative, the next question was invariably "Why not?" with raised eyebrows as a coda. ...... Read More>>
Mar 10, 2013 Comments(7)
We take a look at the emergence and recent popularity of a nudist beach in Sanya, and discuss whether its acceptance shows a change in approach to traditional Chinese attitudes. ... Read More>>
Jan 27, 2014 Comments(2)
Exorbitant ticket prices and extreme crowding means many of us are forced into a Chinese New Year staycation. Here is a guide to celebrating Spring Festival at home in China and ensuring the year of the horse gets off to a galloping start. ... Read More>>
May 02, 2019 Comments(4)
There are many ways in which Chinese company culture is unique. Here, I examine seven of them. ... Read More>>
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