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>>
Sep 30, 2013 Comments(32)
From the streets to your own home, it seems like there’s no place that is free from the cacophony of sounds in China! Here’s a list of the top 8 sounds that can drive an expat crazy in China! ... Read More>>
Oct 21, 2011 Comments(0)
The next best thing to eating Chinese food is reading about it, and we've searched the internet for the Middle Kingdom's most delicious food blogs. Whether serving up recipes, reviewing restaurants, scouring markets, or plastering food porn on their ...... Read More>>
Jul 18, 2016 Comments(25)
My family hated my decision to move to China. In their minds, it was the most ridiculous, off-the-wall, absurd thing someone would ever want to do. Consequently, I found myself falling victim to some of the many expat stereotypes that exist and it wasn’t a ...... Read More>>
Jun 24, 2015 Comments(28)
What noises in China drive you crazy? In Part II of this article, we took some of your comments into consideration. Let’s hear what else is driving the expat world insane. ... Read More>>
Aug 21, 2013 Comments(8)
China’s super rich have grown bored and they are now looking to dump their buckets of pink RMB confetti into strange new things and opportunities. Here is a list of some of the most bizarre things China’s super rich are spending their money on. ... 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>>
Jul 04, 2017 Comments(4)
China is a country on the move. One luxury people on the move don’t necessarily have is a leisurely breakfast. Many Chinese people and expats therefore take advantage of China’s numerous street food breakfast options. ... Read More>>
Nov 18, 2010 Comments(2)
Everyone knows that stereotyping is a dangerous game to play and that it can hurt feelings and stir heated debates. Having said that, stereotyping is sometimes great fun, especially if it’s only intended as a light-hearted joke. Here is a by no means ...... Read More>>
Mar 29, 2013 Comments(11)
Last Christmas a friend asked me how I would be spending the holiday, “as a Jew living in Beijing”. I replied wittily, “Same way I’d spend it in America: going out for Chinese food!” This would appear to be the only connection between Jewish and ...... Read More>>
Feb 27, 2017 Comments(9)
Considered by some too difficult to get, a Chinese driver’s license may be more worth it than one would initially think as it can be used in a variety of countries. ... Read More>>
Mar 20, 2011 Comments(3)
The following translated article highlights a scam that takes place in many bars and cafes around China. Young girls are recruited by a pimp-like boss to find elderly men on dating sites and chat rooms and lure them into private booths at bars or ...... Read More>>
Mar 08, 2010 Comments(1)
You can describe Chinese fashion in a lot of different ways. Creative. Funny. Puzzling. Outrageous. Shanghai especially provides a backdrop of unique outfits that would look beyond ridiculous if worn by someone from, say, the United States or Europe (well, ...... Read More>>
Jun 24, 2016 Comments(34)
I recently celebrated my three-year anniversary here in China and it prompted a fair amount of soul searching. I started to wonder what I’d learned from my time here in China and what I wished I could have told myself three years ago. ... Read More>>
Feb 10, 2010 Comments(0)
One of the most befuddling things in China is the elusive fapiao. What might seem like a nuisance piece of paper is actually quite useful for business travelers and expats in China. Some might say that the fapiao is just a receipt, but it’s actually a ...... Read More>>
May 25, 2013
The spending power of Chinese people has surged in recent times, with online shopping in China seeing a particular increase. This article takes a look at five ways online shopping in China is shaping the country. ... Read More>>
Jul 07, 2014 Comments(10)
With practically non-existent social nets for the marginalized, whether to give or not to give to beggars in China is a contentious topic. The existence of syndicates running begging teams and stories of child trafficking further complicates the giving ...... Read More>>
Mar 04, 2010 Comments(2)
I’m assuming that by now you have discovered that China is a bit different from your home country. Whether you come from the United States, England, Australia, or any other country that isn’t China, chances are you’ve witnessed things that ...... Read More>>
Apr 21, 2011 Comments(7)
Brazil and China – two developing countries with large populations, rampant corruption, disparate wealth distribution and lethargic administrative structures – differ in one striking degree: their levels of security. While Brazil may be more ...... Read More>>
Jan 07, 2016 Comments(6)
Minimising the amount of polluted air you breathe will help you decrease your chances of developing lung-related diseases. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of five ways to help you deal with air pollution while living in China. ... Read More>>
Aug 03, 2017 Comments(4)
The task of being a vegan in China may seem overwhelming on arrival. Here are some tips, essential phrases and a list of (usually) vegan Chinese food. ... Read More>>
May 24, 2016 Comments(5)
Resorting to a pet or two can relieve the loneliness of many expats living overseas. Owning pets in China comes with certain difficulties though with with proper research, it might be your best decision yet. ... Read More>>
Sep 03, 2009 Comments(0)
I wish I knew what I know now, when she was younger! Our daughter has essentially grown up in China. We’ve lived here since she was 4 months old. She can speak the language, eat the food, play the games and fit in just fine. If it weren’t for ...... Read More>>
Apr 26, 2014 Comments(13)
Smaller cities may prove to be fruitful places if you’re looking for an authentic Chinese experience. There are always pitfalls however, as we look at some of the pros and cons of living in such places through the eyes of an expat. ... Read More>>
Jul 01, 2015 Comments(40)
A return to one’s home country after living in China for several years can be daunting, yet it’s a chance to start a new chapter in one’s life. Those who’ve made the leap have spoken of their return to school, to finding stability in jobs or even ...... Read More>>
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