Jobs for English Speakers

In recent years, China has opened a large number of jobs for English Speakers. As all of you may know, China is a popular destination for expats especially the English …

Miracle Happened after They Took Skydiving from 14,000 Feet

More often than not, we tend to neglect our parents as we let our own daily professional and personal lives reshuffle our priorities. We get distracted by the little things …

Why Can’t the Chinese Stop Sleeping at Work?

Bathhouses, Public Showers, and Hot Springs in China

Ever walked down the street in China and came across a huge fancy building, with some golden pillars surrounding it, and perhaps some well-dressed guards at the entrance, and a …

Expats Web celebrities in China share 10 most shocking secrets

It’s now easier than ever to upload a video and get famous in China. As the wanghong (Internet celebrity) business flourishes in China, a lot of foreigners living in China …

China to England: Part X-Trouble in Paradise.

It was such a great feeling to be on the Caspian Sea at last. The air was fresh, as was a layer of paint on the upper deck of the …

10 Tips for Living in China

Summary: Expats living in China find learning Mandarin a big challenge, but most say that learning even a little is very worthwhile. They also agree that the spitting, squat toilets and …

The 20 Most Useful Apps for Living in China!

It’s difficult to know what apps will be useful for China, especially if you haven’t been there before. It’s difficult to know what apps will be useful for China, especially …

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 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 …