Sep 06, 2023
There are many foreigners working in China with various jobs, personalities and experiences. One thing that we all have in common, however, is the ability to alienate our Chinese colleagues very quickly. Read more>>
Jan 22, 2013 Comments(3)
Expat life, by its very nature is transient and ever-changing. The similarities of our jobs and situations in China make it very easy to make friends with other expats. What happens however when these friends suddenly decide to pack up and leave? ... Read More>>
Sep 27, 2018 Comments(7)
If you’ve found love in China, you can expect to learn a lot about a culture with very unique social norms and expectations. You’ll learn about these norms and expectations very fast when you meet your Chinese girlfriend’s parents. ... Read More>>
Apr 17, 2012 Comments(0)
Photo: 8asians.com Chinese New Year is usually a time of family unity – of gathering around the dinner table for a home cooked feast, of toasting the new year, of red envelopes, of fireworks. But for one family in Hunan, Chinese New Year's eve ended ...... Read More>>
Feb 22, 2012 Comments(1)
Editor's note: Simply put, the same economic reforms that gradually transformed China from a stagnate planned economy into a global model of market capitalism during the last 30 years have also dramatically altered many of the foundations of Chinese society ...... Read More>>
Jun 29, 2012 Comments(7)
Whenever you live in a culture that's not your own you can run into sticky etiquette situations. In China, these vary from how to use your chopsticks without getting black bean sauce all over your favourite shirt to selecting the proper title to give ...... Read More>>
Dec 12, 2013 Comments(4)
In part 2 of a two part series the study continues to reveal the hidden truths behind the opinions of Chinese men and women in regards to their attitudes and expectations towards love and marriage. ... Read More>>
Dec 10, 2013 Comments(2)
A recent study has tried to makes sense of Chinese attitudes towards marriage. In Part 1 of a two part series the study focuses on the national concern of gender disparity and begins to look at how attitudes towards marriage have changed.... Read More>>
Nov 02, 2009 Comments(0)
Way back when my husband and I were first dating, our first argument was over the Japanese. I, having been raised in a liberal American family, was taught to equally respect all cultures, not to judge people by their backgrounds, and that there are no ...... Read More>>
Feb 15, 2017 Comments(2)
Looking at the experiences of two young, single women, Xiao Meng and Rou Rou, one gets an idea of what its like to be a young single in China. ... Read More>>
Jul 19, 2012 Comments(14)
The argument is often made that Chinese people tend to be nicer – or at least more courteous – to foreigners than they are to each other. But is that really the case? The general consensus from both the media and casual observation seems to be ...... Read More>>
Dec 12, 2016 Comments(1)
This translated article claims that Chinese women often stay in loveless or abusive marriages to avoid being an older divorcee. Chinese women have strict conditions for marriage because getting married is a huge gamble for young women. Divorced women have a ...... Read More>>
Feb 20, 2014 Comments(7)
Would you participate in a polygraph test in order to interview for a blind date? In Changsha’s Liuyang River Wedding Cultural Park, an event for single women was held featuring this unique kind of match-making tool. ... Read More>>
Nov 25, 2013 Comments(5)
Living in s hutong is a great way to experience traditional Chinese society by interacting with neighbors as Chinese have for generations. However, sometimes these conversations will lead you places that you never thought you’d go… ... Read More>>
Dec 31, 2012 Comments(3)
China values friendship with true sincerity, especially when calling upon the help of a friend during rough times. However, the moment may come when an expat wonders, “Is it a good idea to ask my Chinese friend for help in this situation?”... Read More>>
Nov 25, 2009 Comments(0)
Many foreigners spend months, if not years, in China without ever making any close Chinese friends. Others have many. We asked you: what are the biggest obstacles to friendships or relationships between foreigners and Chinese? Is it language, culture, ...... Read More>>
Jul 30, 2018 Comments(6)
So, you’re in China and you’ve decided to give dating a shot. If you’re getting ready for a first date with a Chinese person, there are some things that are handy to know…... Read More>>
Jul 10, 2018 Comments(3)
Below I describe three stand-out friendships with Chinese people that have challenged my ideas about modern Chinese society. ... Read More>>
Sep 15, 2009 Comments(0)
The following blog article was written by Su Qin and published on a popular Chinese site ifeng.com. Once extremely rare – you had to ask your work unit for permission to separate from your spouse – divorce is becoming increasingly common in ...... Read More>>
May 14, 2012 Comments(3)
Forget about the pre-conceived notion that dating sites are 'out'. If trends in popular culture are anything to go by, then turning to the world wide web to meet potential matches has never been as popular and socially accepted as now. Just take a look at ...... Read More>>
Nov 22, 2019 Comments(7)
China is a country where hook up culture and pressure to marry coexist, so how can you navigate such contradictions? I hope this article will shed some light on dating, relationships and safety for my fellow young single expat women in China. ... Read More>>
Apr 23, 2019 Comments(11)
While it sometimes feels like Chinese people have no filter, don’t be fooled into thinking that can say anything you like to a local. Here are seven things foreigners in China should never say to a Chinese person. ... Read More>>
Nov 29, 2018 Comments(6)
Perhaps you find yourself relating to Johnny Lee’s classic, Looking for love in all the wrong places. If so, now’s as good a time as any to try online dating in China. ... Read More>>
Feb 05, 2011 Comments(0)
There appear to co-exist within the Chinese two very separate and distinct spheres of human interaction. The inner circle includes family members and close friends (often called 'shushu (uncle)' or 'ayi (aunt)' although they are not blood relations), for ...... Read More>>
Feb 21, 2019 Comments(3)
Here’s my list of important things that Chinese people should NOT do if they want to make friends with foreigners. ... Read More>>
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