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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>>
Jul 02, 2013 Comments(3)
A survey was recently carried out at Guangzhou’s Sun Yat-sen University asking male and female students what their opinions were on masturbation. The results of the survey showed some revealing facts about what is normally a taboo topic in China. ... Read More>>
Jul 28, 2017 Comments(21)
For most Westerners, we relish in the independence of renting our own apartment. However, renting culture is different in China and is rife with hassles. The best way to learn is to prepare in advance, so we’ve listed tips for new and seasoned renters in ...... Read More>>
May 22, 2014 Comments(12)
For those of you uninitiated into the world of Taobao online shopping, take a look at this must-read guide to getting clued up, registered and purchasing items on one of China’s most popular websites in next to no time… ... Read More>>
Mar 22, 2013 Comments(15)
I'm riding the bus and I've been down this street a hundred thousand times before. I don't want to look out the window so I watch the people clinging to the poles, handles and headrests around me and am glad I have a seat. ... Read More>>
Oct 11, 2013
A woman raises eyebrows as she lowers her inhibitions and is seen in nude photographs taking around famous Shanghai landmarks. ... Read More>>
Oct 18, 2016 Comments(13)
Before moving to China, I had certain thoughts in place about Chinese people as a whole. From personal interactions to movies to that brief chapter on Chinese history in high school, a vague picture of a polite, quiet people took shape. And let's not forget ...... Read More>>
Jun 07, 2013 Comments(9)
The Chinese economy is very much consumer driven. One of the most popular methods of shopping is online, and while online shopping alternatives continue to mushroom left and right, the most popular, by far, is still Taobao. In light of Taobao's unwavering ...... Read More>>
Jun 21, 2014 Comments(14)
5 Bizarre Chinese Weight Loss Methods In case you have not figured this out yet, you’re new to China, or perhaps you have simply been living under a rock your entire life, I’ll let you in on a little secret: Chinese people love thinness. I mean, reeeeally ...... Read More>>
May 10, 2014 Comments(8)
Getting a haircut is not always as easy at is seems, especially when you’re living in China and don’t speak the language. What was originally meant to be pain-free affair could well easily turn into an image-damaging nightmare. If your head needs a bit of ...... Read More>>
Sep 25, 2012 Comments(2)
Virtually everything nowadays seems to have that little "Made in China" label attached to it. Sometimes that can be a good thing – other times, not so much. So how do you know which products to go ahead and buy while living in or visiting China, ...... Read More>>
Aug 27, 2021 Comments(11)
As making an informed decision can be difficult, I bring you the three most important things to consider before taking a teaching job in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 16, 2015 Comments(41)
An advertisement sponsored by a Russian state-run newspaper and a Chinese state-run broadcaster on Chinese men marrying Russian women recently went viral on Russian social media. However, the advertisement was merely a “discussion topic,” for young Chinese...... Read More>>
Sep 15, 2016 Comments(30)
Teaching English in China can be a great way to experience the country while gaining experience in a field that’s expanding rapidly. But it’s also an industry riddled with scams. For the uninitiated, here are some tips to help you find a legitimate, legal ...... Read More>>
Mar 18, 2017 Comments(12)
320 million people are without access to clean water in China, which is not surprising, given the rapid industrialization and urbanization. But what is being done about it? This article will help you to better understand the environment and also offer ...... Read More>>
Mar 13, 2013 Comments(1)
We take a look at the findings of a recent survey that suggests that the general attitudes to sex in China are becoming increasingly liberal. The article focuses on the average Chinese losing his or her virginity at a younger age. ... Read More>>
Oct 27, 2015 Comments(8)
Gambling is illegal in China, except for the lottery, which you can play! See how. ... Read More>>
Nov 21, 2017 Comments(12)
The Chinese workplace is a different animal to that of the West, as is your Chinese boss. To help you figure it out, here are some tips on the Do’s and Don’ts of dealing with your Chinese superiors. ... Read More>>
Jan 05, 2017 Comments(16)
Chinese people are rightfully proud of their long and intriguing history. We’ve picked out five of the most important and interesting events to help out the clueless foreigner should the conversation at the dinner table suddenly shift to history. ... Read More>>
Jul 20, 2017 Comments(26)
History shows that emerging Asian powers have, on occasion, used established and dominant Western cultures as models in the course or cause of their development. For instance, Meiji Japan and its rapid adoption of mainly US western military traditions and ...... Read More>>
Jan 11, 2017 Comments(34)
Having spent a fair amount of time in the English teaching trenches, I know that switching teaching jobs can be stressful at best and a dejected plane ride back home at worst. Nevertheless, changing schools can be done with minimal complications. What ...... Read More>>
Dec 22, 2010 Comments(2)
"If you haven’t married a Chinese man by the time you are 35, you should consider marrying a foreigner." This statement is not a joke. It’s not even entirely groundless. Unmarried Chinese women over the age of 28 are considered by ...... Read More>>
May 14, 2009 Comments(0)
Hot girls that become hackers are bound to cause a stir. Ages ago a famous Polish beauty Joanna Rutkowska wrote a massive exposé blog that made huge waves in the security sector. China has plenty of hackers, but female hackers are few and far between ...... Read More>>
Jul 21, 2015 Comments(33)
Most expats in China run the risk of being hired not for their skills, but their physical appearance: this phenomenon is called the “face job”. Here we show you how to avoid falling into the “face job” trap. ... Read More>>
May 24, 2014 Comments(20)
Editor’s note: The following article was translated and edited from a response to the question of "Why are Chinese so Concerned About Saving Face?" that appeared on the Q&A section of soso.com. The writer, "Dashuwugen" ...... Read More>>
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