Mar 27, 2024
If you’re especially interested in the nuances of the written word, a career in translation could be a good shout. Here are some useful tips for launching a career as a Mandarin translator in China. Read more>>
May 01, 2014 Comments(20)
Last year, a video of an English-speaking sanitation worker near Nanluoguxiang in Beijing went viral, winning the hearts of millions. But a lot has changed for Uncle Li since his fling with fame. From travelling to England to appearing on a TV show to ...... Read More>>
May 22, 2013 Comments(4)
Universities in China can also be breeding grounds for scandal. This article looks at eight recent cases of university principals and officials in China being exposed for corruption, bribery and more. ... Read More>>
Dec 28, 2012 Comments(15)
If you're looking for English teaching jobs in China, and are tired of your small, unreliable school, you might consider submitting your resume to one of the major training centres around China. Although a great many expats worry that submitting to a ...... Read More>>
Jan 04, 2018 Comments(3)
A great way to learn Chinese is by watching television, but finding the right show can be overwhelming. Below are five Chinese TV programs from different genres that will entertain and help you learn Chinese. ... Read More>>
Apr 15, 2014 Comments(7)
This article explores the current trend of Chinese parents frantically buying up property in areas close to reputable schools in order to give their children access to better education. This in turn is driving up housing prices. But who is really to blame: ...... 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>>
Jul 13, 2017 Comments(2)
The popularity of Chinese language for business applications and study has been increasing rapidly in America in recent years. Soon, Chinese traveling overseas may not even have to speak English in order to do so. ... Read More>>
Aug 04, 2021 Comments(11)
Like most foreign teachers in China, I work alongside many just-as-qualified, hard working and brilliant Chinese teachers who work longer hours for less pay than me. ... Read More>>
Apr 18, 2019 Comments(2)
As I work at an international high school, my students don’t have to worry about passing the notoriously grueling Gaokao test like the rest of China’s teens. Here’s why I think this test makes little sense to foreign teachers in China. ... Read More>>
Jan 30, 2018
How does Chinese education differ to that in the West and which is superior? Here we guide you through the Chinese education system, explain how it contrasts with Western education, and outline the advantages and disadvantages of both. ... Read More>>
Jul 16, 2019 Comments(6)
The government has begun cracking down on online tutors in China. The country’s Ministry of Education is leading a drive to regulate the sector along with several other government departments. ... Read More>>
Sep 21, 2016 Comments(2)
A number of Chinese students currently attend university in North Korea. This translated article profiles a Chinese student from He Feng who attended university in the DPRK for five years. ... Read More>>
Nov 02, 2016 Comments(6)
There are thousands of Chinese primary and secondary school students living abroad without their families in order to study at a foreign school. The author of the article questions whether young students should be given so much freedom with so little ...... Read More>>
Aug 30, 2012 Comments(11)
As the insatiable demand for English teachers grew in the last decade, so too has the number of people looking to make a quick buck by pairing schools and foreign teachers together. While using an agent can on occasion be a pain free experience that helps ...... Read More>>
Apr 14, 2016 Comments(5)
A female train passengers was drugged and harassed on a train from Shanghai to Wuhan, and is having trouble seeking justice. ... Read More>>
Feb 05, 2014 Comments(6)
Education is big business in China, and International schools are becoming a popular choice for parents hoping to give their child an edge in the competitive job market later in life. But what do international schools in China have that the public schools ...... Read More>>
Jun 30, 2015 Comments(9)
In China, a land of fake watches, and fake designer sunglasses, fake universities are a continuing issue. A fake university is an uncredited institute that hands diplomas to students for cash or scams students into enrolling. ... Read More>>
Dec 19, 2013 Comments(7)
An investigation into bribery charges against Cai Rongsheng has revealed a tangled web of corruption behind the practice of university recruitment at Renmin University.... Read More>>
Aug 27, 2015 Comments(6)
A game-changer took place recently when American financier Stephen A. Schwarzman, founder of private equity firm Blackstone, established an international scholarship program in China endowed with $300 million. ... Read More>>
Jan 02, 2012 Comments(1)
Moving abroad can be quite an adventure for the whole family. What doesn't have to be as much of an adventure is figuring out how to ensure that your children get a high level of education in this foreign land. There are several options for schooling in ...... Read More>>
Aug 19, 2015 Comments(7)
This article, from the Chinese media, claims that Chinese students who study overseas find it difficult to reintegrate into Chinese society. The article also suggests that it is different for overseas returnees to find jobs because of their weak personal ...... Read More>>
Sep 07, 2009 Comments(1)
There are two distinctions to be made when it comes to English words and expressions influenced by Chinese culture. There's what's defined as “Chinese English,” and then there is “China English.” “Chinese English” is what ...... Read More>>
Dec 10, 2012 Comments(5)
A Ph.D. student suddenly leaves his prestigious research position to teach middle school mathematics, prompting his advisor to vent his frustration on the internet, and netizens to weigh in on this “waste of resources.” ... Read More>>
Dec 26, 2013 Comments(4)
An in-depth report covers the strange phenomenon whereby overseas returnees eschew their foreign education and experience to return to China for more humble motivations. ... Read More>>
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