Authorities Arrest Child Abuse Suspects

Shanghai police on November 8 detained three suspects in a child abuse case that took place at online travel agency Ctrip’s in-house day care center. The suspects – a cleaner, …

Burial Pit Containing 2400-Year-Old Horse Remains Found In China

A 2,400-year-old pit containing the remains of horses and chariots believed to belong to a member of an ancient royal household has been uncovered in China. A 2,400-year-old pit containing …

Ultimate Guide: Buying Directly From Taobao

If you plan on living in China for an extended period of time, using Taobao and Tmall, the country’s two biggest online shopping sites, is well worth the effort. Unfortunately, …

Here’s Why You Should Treat Yourself To A Bath Once In A While

People have the weirdest reasons for not taking a shower on a daily basis. I, for one, may attribute this habit to the fact that I have no time to …

Shut It Down! – China Closes the Final Social Media Gap

The recent clampdown on expat social media and communication platforms has taken a massive hit with China’s latest censorship movement. The spreading news of WhatsApp being blocked has created an …

US Expat Uncle Hanzi Devoted Custodian Of Chinese Characters

American expatriate Richard Sears has spent 15 years tending to a website on Chinese etymology that includes ancient formats for nearly 9,000 characters. American expatriate Richard Sears has spent 15 …

How To Apply For A Short-Term Visa

A stay permit is a short-term visa that allows a foreign visitor or resident to stay in Guangzhou temporarily. This is often useful if your previous visa was lost or …

15 Body Language Secrets of Successful People

Our bodies have a language of their own, and their words aren’t always kind. Your body language has likely become an integral part of who you are, to the point …

Chinese Man Caught With His Brother’s Severed Arms In His Luggage

Man Fined For Cutting Roof Off Car To Make It Like Convertible

According to Chinese media reports, a man was fined in southwest China after he cut the roof off his car to make it look like a convertible. According to Chinese …