If you’re a Brit looking for work in China — or a China-based company that regularly works with overseas talent — there’s some quietly significant news out of Beijing. Read more>>
More than two months after the planned launch, one thing is clear: nothing much is happening with China’s K-Visa. ... Read More>>
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In a striking turnaround, China has surged back into the global expat spotlight, landing 6th place overall in InterNations’ 2025 Expat Insider ranking. ... Read More>>
Expat workers of yesteryear found teaching English in China one of the easiest ways to nab an overseas posting. But with ongoing Covid restrictions and a government-led cull of private language centres, is it still a worthwhile option to pursue? ... Read More>>
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Many expats teaching English in China forbid their students from speaking Mandarin. That’s all well and good, but until your students have the ability to confidently express themselves in English, you’ll probably hear quite a lot of the mother tongue in class. ... Read More>>
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Does the sight of a jam-packed Western restaurant get you dreaming about opening your own eatery? Here are five things to consider before opening a Western restaurant in China. It’s better to be prepared than a dreamer. ... Read More>>
When I got the opportunity to shadow a Chinese high school student for the day, I jumped at the chance to capture the view from the other side of the desk. Here’s what I learned. ... Read More>>
Many foreign companies employ expats to top positions in China, opening the door for some hefty salaries. Let’s take a look at some of the top jobs with foreign companies in China, including the roles and the salary you can expect. ... Read More>>
If you’re moving to China with kids, getting them a high level of education is probably your first priority. Here, I take you through the main options for schooling in China, complete with their pros and cons. ... Read More>>
If you’re new to China, you’ve got a lot to wrap your head around—new language, new food, new people and new workplace norms. Let’s dive into our newcomer’s guide to surviving the Chinese workplace. ... Read More>>
This is your doorway into the company and the job you’ve spent all this time and energy on finding. So you’d better be prepared. Here are a few things to remember when prepping for a job interview in China. ... Read More>>
“Grass is Always Greener Syndrome” is characterized by homesickness, a refusal to live in the moment and low-grade anxiety about getting "stuck" in China.. Here’s my guide to shedding the burden of negativity as an expat in China. ... Read More>>
What can you do to ensure your China work experience will impress employers back home? Let’s take a look…... Read More>>
All is not lost if you come from a country outside of the English speaking world. Here, I bring you five surprising jobs in China for non-native English speakers. ... Read More>>
China and Chinese culture have been confounding foreigners for centuries. Here, I take a look at four cultural and social phenomenon that expats in China find hard to accept. ... Read More>>
Here, I bring you some tips on how to avoid getting duped when applying for teaching jobs in China from abroad. ... Read More>>
This is your doorway into the company and the job you’ve spent all this time and energy on finding. So you’d better be prepared. Here are a few things to remember when prepping for a job interview in China. ... Read More>>
Since starting an ESL teacher in China almost eight years ago, I’ve lost count of the number of foreign colleagues I’ve worked with. Most were decent people. But some just didn’t seem to adjust to life in China. ... Read More>>
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Eliciting responses in English from some students in China can feel like pulling teeth. But you don’t have to resign yourself to talking to a brick wall. Let’s look at how to increase student engagement as a foreign English teacher in China. ... Read More>>
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