May 08, 2024
Chinese workplace culture can confuse foreigners about what exactly their boss is thinking and saying. In this article, break down some of the most confusing local practices and bring you some tips on how expats can charm their Chinese bosses. Read more>>
Dec 05, 2016 Comments(12)
Over the last few years, China has seen an influx of foreign talent wanting to gain experience in the world’s fastest growing economy, explore China and its culture, and take some time away from life at home, if only for a year or two. As the ...... Read More>>
Nov 12, 2014 Comments(4)
In most instances, analyzing mobile network technology is reserved for tech geeks who are looking to squeeze the absolute most performance out of their phones. However, in the case of mobile service providers in China, it can affect what phone you can use ...... Read More>>
Jul 15, 2010 Comments(3)
There are those who may find the title of this article a little strange. After all, the object of any game is to win, isn't it? Why should Chinese drinking games be any different? Fact is, I don't want to get your hopes up. You play Chinese drinking games, ...... Read More>>
Jun 15, 2016 Comments(4)
Unfortunately, contraceptive advice is severely lacking in China. Here we take a look at the choices of contraceptives that are available, introduce the pros and cons and offer advice on where to obtain them. ... Read More>>
Feb 11, 2015 Comments(7)
Job interviews in the West and China are extremely different, so if you’re preparing for one at your dream job, there are a few things you should keep in mind. ... Read More>>
Nov 07, 2011 Comments(6)
When people think of food scandals in China, most people think of the 2008 melamine milk incident, in which six infants died and over 300,000 people fell sick, some with serious kidney complications. Sadly, that was by no means the first time China was host ...... 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>>
Nov 17, 2015 Comments(16)
6 common issues with Chinese colleagues, and advice on how to deal with them. ... Read More>>
Jul 18, 2011 Comments(5)
Photo: flickr.com For expats, living in China can be a blessing and a curse. Living in another culture is never easy, especially when it comes to a place like China where many cultural nuisances are completely alien, particularly to Western expats. ...... Read More>>
Oct 18, 2014 Comments(8)
I've never felt more panicked and frustrated in China then when dealing with a Chinese ambulance and medics in an emergency last summer. ... Read More>>
Nov 30, 2013 Comments(8)
O, holy land of dumplings, land of delectable mystery fried a thousand ways in fragrant oil of ten-thousand sources. O, holy land of the-essence-of-flavour, humbly we anoint the fruits of this Earth with thine Weijing. ... Read More>>
Mar 23, 2017 Comments(4)
China, although simply a different country, can often feel like a different planet if you don’t know what to expect. The culture and customs here are often vastly different from those outside (or even inside!) Asia. For the uninitiated, here are nine ...... Read More>>
Sep 20, 2010 Comments(1)
Photo: internet-wealth-system.com Unlike Chinese people, foreigners in China can’t just up and quit their jobs whenever they want. There are concerns such as what will happen with your visa, your apartment, your last month’s pay? Whereas it is ...... Read More>>
Jun 20, 2011 Comments(1)
Photo: blogspot.com You often hear people, usually tourists, comment on how cheap everything is in China. And in a large majority of cases, that is quite true – China has a wide variety of products you can find for much less than you can in most of ...... Read More>>
Dec 13, 2016 Comments(2)
China is one of the most popular places in the world for international students. Listed below is the eChinacities list of best universities for foreigners in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 14, 2013 Comments(7)
I've always been surprised by the number of people who are stubbornly against using language-learning software. Although Do-it-yourself Chinese definitely has a bad reputation, it's often the students, not the software, who are to blame, as the content of ...... Read More>>
Nov 26, 2020 Comments(16)
Call me a cynic, call me an opportunist, I don’t care. Here, I look at how COVID travel restrictions can help expats in China advance their careers. ... Read More>>
Aug 03, 2016 Comments(13)
One of the advantages of living in China is the ability to use the country as a springboard for travelling around the rest of Asia on a budget. We take a look at some price comparison websites, what they offer and how they compare. ... Read More>>
Sep 05, 2019 Comments(11)
You’ll have so many questions when coming to China for work that even with the best of intentions, it’s unlikely from your company’s HR department will be able answer them all. ... 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>>
Feb 26, 2019 Comments(17)
We guide you through the slightly less arduous (but still pretty complicated) process of transferring your Chinese work visa to a new company. ... Read More>>
Dec 12, 2017 Comments(2)
Regardless of what kind of China job you have, you will eventually experience salary negotiations with Chinese characteristics. Here’s our guide on how to negotiate salary and pay rises in China. ... Read More>>
Jul 12, 2010 Comments(1)
Take one look at the traffic jammed streets of China’s major cities and you’ll know that it’s a mad, mad world out there. So obviously you want to be a part of it, right? A lot of foreigners find that driving a car is simply too much of a ...... Read More>>
Nov 14, 2013 Comments(4)
The best way to make navigating the underworld of China’s metro systems simple and hassle-free is to use metro map apps. With said apps being so plentiful, which ones are the best for the major cities in China? ... Read More>>
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