1$ Exchanges for 19.77 RMB?

The recent sharp depreciation of the Renminbi has ignited fears that Beijing is resorting to currency devaluation to fend off an escalating trade war with the United States. The Renminbi …

27 Beautiful Places to Visit in China

Three Pagodas, Dali, Yunnan: The oldest of these three Buddhist towers dates back to the mid-ninth century. At 69 meters and 16 stories high, it was a “skyscraper” for the …

E-Commerce Scam Robs Alipay User of RMB 70,000

After working in the city of Haining in Zhejiang province for over 3 years, 28-year-old Mrs. Luo decided to treat herself with a new belt online. She went ahead with …

Steps to Recovering a Lost Passport for Expats and Tourists

The first thing you should do once you’ve realized that you lost your passport (whether it be stolen or by accident) is to report the loss to the nearest police …

Tens of Thousands of English Teachers Could Lose Their Jobs

In order to curb academic stress, China’s Ministry of Education banned classes that include primary school-level Chinese language, mathematics, and English coursework from being taught to children within a certain …

China to Unveil World’s Longest Sea Bridge

Do You Know Sichuan’s Most Delicious Main Dishes?

How to Haggle in Chinese Markets

Haggling in street markets and smaller shops is a part of everyday life in China. As a tourist you will be marked out as someone who might pay over the …

What the West Can Learn From China

It is no secret that China has undergone an unimaginable transformation in recent years, both socio-economical, and cultural. The same magnitude of development that many Western countries have undergone over …

The Most Important Figures in Chinese History

China has played a critical role throughout world history, dominating the politics of East Asia, contributing great innovations, and leaving a lasting legacy. Sadly, though, people in the U.S. tend …