May 10, 2021 Comments(8)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has given China’s Sinopharm vaccine approval for emergency use, which could make it easier for China expats who have received the vaccine to travel abroad. Read more>>
Oct 16, 2014 Comments(8)
This article, translated from wenxuecity.com talks about a man who has turned his fitness hobby into a side business as a ‘running partner’ for hire. ... Read More>>
Oct 15, 2014 Comments(4)
This article takes a look at the situations where you are most likely to be struck down with a bout food poisoning, how to prevent it and how best to manage it in the event of an episode. ... Read More>>
Oct 14, 2014 Comments(17)
This article, translated from wenxuecity.com gives us a view of the Chinese medical profession through the eyes of Richard, a US doctor and compares the differences in approach and bedside manner between the two countries. ... Read More>>
Sep 17, 2014 Comments(9)
WeChat has taken our lives by storm. But what are the rules of this app? Do we use it like instant messenger, or should we display less ‘erratic’ behavior, and send messages over WeChat in the same way that we did with the good old SMS? ... Read More>>
Sep 09, 2014 Comments(6)
This article, translated from wenxuecity.com presents some frankly terrifying statistics about the nature and volume of deaths related to misuse of medicine that have occurred in China in recent years ... Read More>>
Sep 04, 2014 Comments(6)
The following article was translated from a newspaper feature in Southern Metropolis Weekly and explores Facebook’s past, present and future in China. The author analyses whether Facebook will ever achieve its own Chinese dream. ... Read More>>
Aug 25, 2014 Comments(1)
In recent years, the labels Made and Designed in China, for a select few products at least, means great value. One such category in particular is the smartphone. This article lists some of the most widely available and/or trendy new smartphones on the ...... Read More>>
Aug 23, 2014 Comments(20)
China is no stranger to large scale building projects. From building the Great Wall to the Grand Canal, China has always worked on a grand scale. No longer fazed by futuristic skyscrapers or monuments to commercialism, China has entered the building of ...... Read More>>
Aug 20, 2014 Comments(3)
In the last 12 years, epidemics have affected millions of people in China. We list some of the biggest health threats faced by China in recent years, together with new threats outside of China and how the country, as an emerging world leader, has reacted. ... Read More>>
Aug 05, 2014 Comments(10)
The following article tells the nightmarish story of a man who thought he could fulfill his dream of buying a house by “selling” his wife as a surrogate. Although all manner of trade in fertilized eggs and embryos is prohibited in China, the surrogacy ...... Read More>>
Jul 21, 2014 Comments(12)
While mental illnesses in China continue to be taboo in much of society and social services for mental health patients are still scarce, the idea of psychotherapy is becoming more normal, especially in bigger cities.... Read More>>
Jul 09, 2014 Comments(1)
Thanks to the explosive growth in smartphone usage in China, mobile dating apps have changed the rules of the dating game forever. This article looks at a few of the fastest-growing and most promising dating apps in China. Mr or Mrs Right may just be a ...... Read More>>
Jun 26, 2014 Comments(5)
This article, translated by ifeng.com, provides an unsettling glimpse into China’s Internet addiction center, a world characterized by corporal punishment, a lack of auditing, chaos and death. ... Read More>>
Jun 24, 2014 Comments(7)
The prospect of giving birth in a foreign country, away from family and friends, is daunting, and is often the subject of detailed discussion among expats. This article follows the experiences of a Canadian expat who gave birth at a Chinese hospital. ... Read More>>
Jun 04, 2014 Comments(5)
When choosing between China’s two mobile service providers there is a lot to take into consideration. Here we lay it all out for you so that you can make the right, educated decision. ... Read More>>
Jun 02, 2014 Comments(1)
With the ongoing cyber feud between China in the US there are some major companies based in China that are in line to get caught in the crossfire. This translated article looks at those companies and their function in China. How might they be affected by ...... 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>>
May 12, 2014 Comments(2)
Anecdotal evidence seems to point to the death of Weibo by WeChat. Quite a number of Chinese friends have remarked that they hardly use Weibo now that they have WeChat. But surely the Middle Kingdom has room enough for both? ... Read More>>
May 06, 2014 Comments(1)
This translated article from Wenxuecity takes a look inside the medical profession in China and the growing trend of doctors taking the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and looking to head to the US and start a new career there. ... Read More>>
Mar 29, 2014 Comments(8)
If you look out the window right now and the building across the street is masked by a thick brown haze of pollution, then you might want to reconsider your vow to never EVER wear a ridiculous leopard print, fluffy face mask. ... Read More>>
Mar 19, 2014 Comments(1)
Along with the app rising in popularity amongst expats living in China, there are also some amazing local artists with accounts worth following. This is our selection of the best Instagramers to follow – so get your smartphones out.... Read More>>
Mar 10, 2014
Well folks, it’s that time of year again. Bird flu is back in full swing. Just when we thought we had enough to worry about with the toxic air and tainted food, we get a fresh slap in the face from our old friend, H7N9. In this article, we’ll get the ...... 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>>
Feb 12, 2014 Comments(4)
Weather, free radicals and air borne bacteria are some of the reasons why many of us tend to get sick faster during this time of the year. Some may reach out for the quick and easy fix of Western medicine, while others might try the unconventional form of ...... Read More>>
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