New Startup Visa in Shanghai Aims to Attract More Foreign Talent

Are you considering starting your own business in China? Shanghai’s Public Security Bureau recently introduced a new ‘Private Residence Permit (Entrepreneurship)’ also known as the ‘startup visa’ (创业签证) that has …

Did You Double-Check Your Salary for August?

After examining your pay slip, have all deductions from your salary before tax been made legally? Have you found anything that just doesn’t look right? The salary you receive is …

How to Raise a Taobao Pig (Part 3)

Winston’s rapid ascension through piggy puberty was tough to adjust to. She no longer could cuddle with Poppa anymore as I’d awake frequently to her attempting to eat my nose. …

The Dumbest Questions People Ask about China

Some of the dumbest questions friends and family may ask you about China Going back to your home country for Chinese New Year? Prepare for the litany of dumb questions …

How to Raise a Taobao Pig in your Bathroom (Part 1)

A young man raises a Taobao pig in his bathroom Part 1 – A Muffled Oink Ernest Hemingway once proclaimed, ‘Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk.’ He …

This Dance Challenge Could Kill You If You’re Not Careful!

Drake’s latest single In My Feelings became one of 2018’s hottest sensations after the comedian Shiggy filmed himself dancing happily to the song while pretending to be steering a car, …

Wechat Reaches 1 Billion Monthly Users!

WeChat’s monthly active users passed one billion for the first time during this year’s Spring Festival. Tencent CEO Pony Ma revealed the number in an interview on Monday at the …

The 10 Most Influential Women in Chinese History

Chairman Mao famously said that “women hold up half the sky.” Nonetheless, it has been difficult for women to break the ‘glass ceiling’ in China’s central committee, despite a female …

Going to Your Chinese Partner’s Hometown during Spring Festival

Fascinating Chinese Wedding Traditions

Chinese wedding traditions are still very important in modern weddings. During ancient times, many practices and rituals were performed. Today, with the advent of contemporary styles of weddings, traditions have …