It’s amazing the amount of stuff – clothing, books, furniture – you can accumulate throughout your stay in China. But once everything is sorted out, what should you do with everything you no longer need? The answer is simple: donate. Read More>>
If you are unfamiliar with China on your first visit here, or if you've lived here for ten years and don't get out often, you might not know how to behave around your eastern neighbours. Here are some things not to do in China. Read More>>
The same economic reforms that transformed China from a planned economy into a global model of market capitalism during the last 30 years have also dramatically altered many of the foundations of Chinese society itself. Nowhere is this more evident than in the dramatic transformation of the concepts of love and marriage. Read More>>
The same economic reforms that transformed China from a planned economy into a global model of market capitalism during the last 30 years have also...Read More>>
If you are unfamiliar with China on your first visit here, or if you've lived here for ten years and don't get out often, you might not know how to...Read More>>
You can tell the ideals of a nation through its adverts, or so the popular saying goes. Loyal to that saying, adverts from 21st century China reveal...Read More>>
On February 10th, the second mass hearing for the 71 people arrested during a recent “call-girl ring” raid was held at the Court of Justice in the...Read More>>
Expats are no strangers to the lure of the bargain, but when shopping in China, getting the oh-so-coveted “Chinese Price” can be difficult to pull...Read More>>
For many people, China is a land of mystery. Whether you’re coming here as a visitor, or settling here as an expat, there are certain things you...Read More>>
Mah-jong is a game of skill, calculation and luck. While those familiar with rummy may pick it up faster than others, the game is closer to a cross...Read More>>
A recently published survey about Chinese netizens’ impressions towards foreign countries shocked some of our readers. Interestingly, the same media...Read More>>
Most people who work in China have similar expectations when they first arrive: to learn some Chinese, tour around, and save a little money. No...Read More>>
The wet market can be a scary place for expats in China. Strange smells, heaps of products, loud voices. And yet, they can also offer a host of...Read More>>
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