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>>
Mar 16, 2015 Comments(8)
Getting sick in China can be quite inconvenient, but that doesn’t mean we should refrain from seeking proper medical treatment. While Chinese pharmacies may seem daunting with all the mysterious elixirs and concoctions, they can actually prove to be very ...... Read More>>
Mar 23, 2015 Comments(9)
Beat the rush at the ticket windows and book your train tickets effortlessly through WeChat instead. Here are step by step guidelines for those with shaky Chinese to help you navigate the world of WeChat ticket buying. ... Read More>>
Apr 27, 2013 Comments(6)
While food scandals in the West appear to be a consequence of globalization, in China there are a number of other underlying and interrelated factors that result in unsafe food, including opportunists and profit-making attitudes, untraceable contracts and a ...... Read More>>
Jun 13, 2016 Comments(20)
Smart phones have drastically changed the way we obtain information, almost rendering paperback dictionaries and travel books obsolete. From incredibly smart translating tools to up-to-date transport maps, here’s our list of essential apps for travelling ...... 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>>
Sep 01, 2015 Comments(4)
China’s online dating scene has long belonged to two main gatekeepers: Jiayuan and Momo, but times are changing. Where are young people in China finding love these days? Here’s eight apps and websites that are changing the way China does dating. ... 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 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>>
Dec 02, 2013 Comments(4)
Living in China, you can often feel a little cut off from the world and feel out of the loop when it comes to TV shows. Here are a couple of Chinese sites that will stock some of your favorite shows, and a helpful list of TV shows’ Chinese names. ... Read More>>
Apr 27, 2017 Comments(24)
Street food is more than just a way to fill one’s stomach in China; it is an integral part of the food culture. And despite Chengguan, food scandals and ever tighter restrictions getting in their way, street food vendors continue. The public just can’t say...... 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>>
Mar 18, 2015 Comments(7)
It used to be that you had to buy a physical top-up card from a street vendor or store to recharge your phone. Now you can do it on WeChat once you’ve setup online payments! ... Read More>>
Aug 13, 2015 Comments(11)
Alibaba might be the undisputed king of online shopping in China with its Taobao and Tmall marketplaces, but it’s far from the only contender. JD, also called Jingdong in China and formerly known as 360 Buy, is the country’s second-largest ecommerce portal. ...... 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>>
Aug 30, 2017 Comments(6)
WeChat is an institution in China. To help you get to grips with it, here are 10 WeChat accounts all China expats should be following. ... Read More>>
Oct 28, 2014 Comments(9)
The following article translated from Wenxuecity describes Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s appearance at Tsinghua University, where he was attending a Q&A session following his appointment to Tsinghua University’s Advisory Board. Zuckerberg, who has a ...... Read More>>
Mar 19, 2013 Comments(10)
With a 26.5% share of the global smartphone market in 2012, China is now the world’s largest consumer of smartphones. However, the sheer range of different brands and models that they use to check Weibo or WeChat is huge. Read on for our Chinese smartphone ...... 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>>
Oct 08, 2013 Comments(5)
If you’re living in China, chances are you’ve already joined the WeChat movement. And for those who haven’t, you’re definitely missing out. So, what is WeChat and how does it differ from the very popular Whatsapp? ... Read More>>
Jan 24, 2015 Comments(11)
The want of a little extra cash, concern over food scandals and the desire for a more beautiful living space has lead to growth of urban farming in China and the emergence of rooftop gardening. ... Read More>>
Aug 30, 2016 Comments(14)
Everyone knows that China’s pollution poses a health threat. Here, we look at some of the more common ones that give cause for concern and some of the lesser-known risks you should consider paying attention to. ... Read More>>
Jan 27, 2017 Comments(2)
As China’s economy continues to grow, more and more people are using the internet and the ways in which they are using it are also diversifying. A recent report from the China Internet Network Information Center details some of these changes. ... 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>>
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