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If you have the proper qualifications and a bit of teaching experience back home, you may want to consider teaching at an international school in China. Read on to find out more. Read more>>
Nov 24, 2017 Comments(5)
Business banquets are about the most important meals you can get in China. Whether you’re hosting or attending, these essentials etiquette tips will help you survive and thrive at business dinners and banquets in China. ... Read More>>
Mar 02, 2016 Comments(14)
Chinese citizenship is an option, but it is an option worth pursuing? ... Read More>>
Mar 11, 2015 Comments(24)
Most foreigners who have spent a little longer in China know about the stress and hassle associated with attaining the proper paperwork for longer-term stays. However, marrying a Chinese person is not necessarily the golden ticket to a stress-free, ...... Read More>>
Dec 15, 2017 Comments(2)
Trying to send money to a foreign country from China is one of the most frustrating experiences you can have in life. This is why we (at Western Union) have come up with another method to transfer decent sums of cash overseas. ... Read More>>
Aug 30, 2017 Comments(6)
WeChat is an institution in China. To help you get to grips with it, here are 10 WeChat accounts all China expats should be following. ... Read More>>
May 24, 2010 Comments(2)
Opening up a regular bank account in China can be a daunting prospect, much less venturing into the world of online banking. Most foreigners in China sadly do not take advantage of the online banking services that their banks offer, mostly because of ...... Read More>>
Jan 10, 2015 Comments(15)
How many times has the sight of a jam-packed Western restaurant started you dreaming about opening a foreign restaurant yourself? If you plan to turn that dream into a reality here are 5 challenges you’ll likely face. ... Read More>>
Dec 17, 2020 Comments(6)
How do you sort the good from the bad when it comes to employers? Here are five red flags to watch out for when starting a new job in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 17, 2010 Comments(6)
China visa rumors abound, and it can be extremely difficult figuring out what is fact and what is fiction when it comes to Chinese visas. While rules change, the official websites listing them rarely do. Visa agents exist in a gray zone of varying legality, ...... Read More>>
May 24, 2017 Comments(8)
Although China is relatively safe compared to other countries, there are still dangers. City life is never 100% crime-free – there are pickpockets, unscrupulous shop owners, and dodgy taxi drivers everywhere. Here are some common scams you might encounter ...... Read More>>
Mar 19, 2013 Comments(10)
With a 26.5% share of the global smartphone market in 2012, China is now the world’s largest consumer of smartphones. However, the sheer range of different brands and models that they use to check Weibo or WeChat is huge. Read on for our Chinese smartphone ...... Read More>>
Dec 07, 2013 Comments(1)
This holiday season you will quite possibly be making a trip back home, wherever home may be. If that’s the case, then most likely your friends and family will be expecting you to return laden with treasures from China. Here are some gift ideas that are ...... Read More>>
Sep 08, 2017 Comments(3)
It seems every Chinese person and their pet Pekingnese has a voice translator these days, but most work poorly at best. Here are four voice translation apps that actually work for English-Chinese. ... Read More>>
Jun 27, 2016 Comments(25)
As the country continues to open up to international trade, jobs are a-plenty for foreigners in many different fields. Here we list some tips and tricks for finding a good job in your field in China. ... Read More>>
Sep 09, 2015 Comments(13)
There are many different types of opportunities to teach in China, but finding a good fit can be a challenge. The articles is a thorough guide on how to find a good gig at a foreign school or Chinese international program as well as detailing what to expect ...... Read More>>
Nov 28, 2017 Comments(8)
So much more than cash goes into those little red hong bao packets. So what is hong bao, who should you give it to, when should you give it, and how much should you put in it? ... Read More>>
Dec 04, 2017 Comments(12)
Last year the government made big changes for granting foreigner visas for China. The new foreigner visa grading system will classify you as either an A, B or C-listed foreigner. ... Read More>>
Aug 13, 2011 Comments(1)
Most expats are comfortable with online shopping back home because they know how to spot the deals while avoiding the fakes and scammers. But in China it is not as easy with language and cultural barriers. As a result many don’t even try to dive into ...... Read More>>
Jan 11, 2014 Comments(8)
Giving birth to a child in China may at first feel like a rather daunting task. Whether it is your first child or your fifth, each experience is unique – and China will make it even more so! So while some expats still choose to return to their home ...... Read More>>
Jun 29, 2013 Comments(2)
The summer months in China bring with them swathes of blood thirsty mosquitoes. There is not one place in China where you are completely safe from their high-pitched hum, and here we explore some of the tried-and-tested methods of keeping them at bay. ... Read More>>
Feb 17, 2016 Comments(11)
If you’ve got spare time on your hands, why not consider furthering yourself educationally or gaining some extra certificates to pad up your resume with? There are a number of tests and exams on offer in China that are open to foreign candidates. ... Read More>>
Feb 07, 2015 Comments(17)
A recent worldwide survey revealed that China’s airlines have the worst record for flight delays. Sohu.com recently posted an interesting piece that provides some mind-boggling statistics, reasons for the delays and details about obtaining compensation. ... Read More>>
Jul 03, 2017 Comments(2)
The weather is warming up and fruit season is upon us! One great thing about living in China is access to all the fresh fruit you can dream of – and many you wouldn’t even think of. Perusing the fruit stalls can be a bit intimidating if your prior ...... Read More>>
Oct 12, 2010 Comments(1)
One of the best things about living in China is the easy access you have to fresh, local vegetables. While the saran wrap variety is still available at big markets like Carrefour and City Shop, there's nothing better than strolling the local markets and ...... Read More>>
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