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>>
Feb 15, 2018 Comments(1)
When it comes to finding a job in China, getting a promotion, or negotiating a pay raise, learning new skills will go a long way. ... Read More>>
Jun 13, 2012 Comments(3)
Editor's note: This article was translated and edited from an article that appeared in the Caixun financial news service. It concerns the annual Chinese college entrance exams, popularly known as the "gaokao", and the growing financial burden it ...... Read More>>
Dec 12, 2010 Comments(9)
Recently, the Minhang Police Entry and Exit Administrative Department of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau began renewing efforts to combat the "three illegalities" for foreigners: illegal immigration, illegal residence and illegal employment. ...... Read More>>
May 14, 2015 Comments(4)
Which colleges in China produce the graduates with the highest salaries? China Research Institute recently released a list of the top 100 universities in China with high salaries after graduation. ... Read More>>
Jan 06, 2023 Comments(1)
Although the Peace Corps ended its relationship with China in 2020, my time serving with them remains one of the most impactful of my life. Serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in China was indeed the toughest job I ever loved. ... Read More>>
Sep 17, 2015 Comments(7)
The QS World University Rankings have just been released, and 4 Mainland Chinese universities have been ranked in the top 100, seven in the top 200. This follows increased investment in institutions. ... Read More>>
Aug 04, 2012 Comments(2)
Since China is such a vast country, it's no surprise that there are so many different ways of speaking Mandarin. In fact, lots of the dialects of Chinese bear more resemblance to classical forms of the language than to standard Mandarin. The official strain ...... Read More>>
Sep 22, 2012 Comments(1)
In China, a college education is a really big deal. Recent years have seen a huge enrollment boom, with university student populations swelling by as much as 30%. But at the same time, there are high levels of unemployment among recent graduates in many ...... Read More>>
Jul 05, 2017 Comments(3)
Certain previously popular majors are falling out of favor with Chinese students. Now that the high school have their gaokao scores, their choice of university has been narrowed down to but a few cities or institutes of higher education. The issue now is ...... Read More>>
Apr 26, 2011 Comments(3)
I’ve often felt that in China a teacher is not only an educator but also a mentor, and that the position embodies much more than is typical in Western societies. An explanation lies perhaps in the fact that during the life of Confucius, the role of ...... Read More>>
Jun 09, 2013 Comments(3)
Cambridge University graduate Lin Xi has had a tough time finding a job in China. After experiencing an unsuccessful job search, Lin began hiding the fact that she went to Cambridge, as she believed many companies saw her as overqualified. ... Read More>>
Nov 18, 2013 Comments(4)
December 1 is World AIDS Day and people in China living with HIV/AIDS – men, women and children – are now able to receive more medical help than before due to international pressures that were placed on China a few years ago. ... Read More>>
Sep 23, 2014 Comments(10)
This article, translated from ifeng.com explores the reasons behind the recent increase in students choosing to study abroad for high school and undergraduate, and questions whether the current rote learning, exam focussed education system is now driving ...... Read More>>
Jul 11, 2013 Comments(1)
Kellen Parker and Steve Hansen began a project in 2009 where they and various contributors would make recordings of Chinese dialects in danger of dying out. This project later evolved into a website called Phoemica, or Xiangyinyuan (乡音苑).... Read More>>
Apr 03, 2017 Comments(5)
Language improvement comes down to focusing on two areas: providing an effective lesson and correcting the weakness. Naturally, teachers will tend to put in more effort to create lessons that strengthen the speaking ability. But I would argue that they ...... Read More>>
Feb 09, 2012 Comments(13)
There's no denying that China's university system is vastly different from its Western counterparts in countries like the USA and United Kingdom. From teaching methods and ethos to extracurricular activities and college accommodation, life at a Chinese ...... Read More>>
Oct 11, 2013 Comments(4)
We have all heard of Tiger Mothers and their distinct parenting styles, but this tale of parenting takes Tiger parenting to its most extreme. Fearing that her child would become spoilt, Mrs Shen decided to make her daughter believe she was adopted. ... Read More>>
Nov 04, 2009
In the light of the recent interest surrounding the suicide of Dr. Xuxin, this article, translated from ifeng.com’s education section, seems particularly apropos. Below are some published comments on China's popular internet portal ifeng.com on the ...... Read More>>
May 30, 2018 Comments(2)
Here we bring you some of the challenges you’ll come across and tips for dealing with pushy parents when teaching English in China. ... Read More>>
Dec 31, 2020 Comments(7)
Having navigated these waters myself, here I bring you some tips on finding a teaching job while already in China. ... Read More>>
Sep 21, 2015 Comments(1)
Many expats' Chinese is poor, but TutorMing offers a certified method of teaching that allows students to study anytime, anywhere with a live tutor. ... Read More>>
Feb 26, 2012 Comments(2)
Editor’s note: Reflecting on foreign press’s coverage of China during the past few years, it's been interesting to see that so many articles – no doubt in an effort to be more figurative and create more eye-catching descriptions of ...... Read More>>
Nov 13, 2014 Comments(8)
This translated article discusses the quality of education at China’s “super schools”, a new breed of schools with overcrowded classrooms and teachers shouting through megaphones. While many applaud their students’ academic achievements, one cannot help ...... Read More>>
Aug 13, 2012 Comments(16)
Editor's note: This article, translated from Southcn.com, briefly discusses the growing dissent amongst graduates from China's top universities towards their parents' impossible-to-fulfill expectations of them. Many of these parents have it in their minds ...... Read More>>
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