Yellow Fever: Why Western Guys Date Chinese Girls
Sep 18, 2009 Comments (346) Posted in: Expat CornerThe sight of a mature laowai with a nubile young Chinese girl on his arm is as common in Shanghai as Haibao. Why do western guys date Chinese girls? Is it yellow fever, or is something more subtle at work?Read More>>
Black People in China: Do They Exist?
Mar 03, 2011 Comments (214) Posted in: Expat CornerBlack people in China specifically face a very different treatment than their white or Caucasian counterparts and many negative stereotypes and attitudes follow. Is it really fair to call the Chinese racist though, or...Read More>>
Black Women, Chinese Men: Where’s the Love?
Apr 19, 2011 Comments (210) Posted in: Expat CornerLiving in China as a black woman comes with its own set of hurdles and oddities, but one of the biggest oddities is the lack of black female/Chinese male couples. Why is this and will we see more such couples in the...Read More>>
Jobs for Non-Native English Speakers in China
Jul 06, 2010 Comments (194) Posted in: Expat CornerNative English speakers have an advantage when it comes to finding work in China. But if your native language isn’t English? Read on to find out what your job options are as a non-Native English speaker in China.Read More>>
Shanghai Police Crack Down on Illegal Foreign Teachers
Dec 12, 2010 Comments (168) Posted in: China MediaRecently, the Minhang Police Entry and Exit Administrative Department is renewing efforts to combat the “three illegalities” for foreigners; illegal immigration, illegal residence and illegal employment. Read More>>
‘E’ is for ‘Elephant in the Room’: The Stigma of English Teaching in China
Mar 07, 2011 Comments (146) Posted in: Expat CornerIt seems that the words “English Teacher” have gained four letter word status in many expat circles. Why is it that the ESL is virtually a taboo subject for some people? And why has ESL teaching become a maligned field?...Read More>>
Big Smiles and Small Lies: My Trip to the Chinese Countryside
Jul 05, 2011 Comments (115) Posted in: Expat CornerA trip to the countryside reveals that even in the midst of China’s breakneck modernization, aspects of village life in rural China remain unchanged. The author witnesses the auspicious beginnings of an arranged...Read More>>
Foreign Men with Older Chinese Women: Six Reasons for the Relationship
Dec 22, 2010 Comments (109) Posted in: China MediaUnmarried Chinese women over the age of 28 are considered by their fellow Chinese to be “leftover women,” and those who are particularly picky about choosing a spouse are often met with derision. However, many foreign...Read More>>
Money Honey: The Cost of Dating in China
Feb 11, 2011 Comments (99) Posted in: Expat CornerAre Chinese women “gold diggers”? It’s a complicated question at the intersection of traditional family values, a rapidly changing economy, and a culture in a state of flux: an examination of...Read More>>
The Five Stupid Questions Foreigners Ask Chinese
Apr 14, 2009 Comments (96) Posted in: China MediaClick here to find out just how stupid some laowai are when it comes to asking questions about China, but with some interesting soul searching results. Just how stupid are laowai?Read More>>
6 Things Foreigners Often Get Wrong about Chinese People
Jun 28, 2011 Comments (93) Posted in: Expat CornerWhile foreigners are often a misunderstood bunch in China, we’re not immune to making assumptions and having prejudices of our own. Here we take a look at some of the ways that Chinese people are misunderstood by the...Read More>>
Dealing with Negative Stereotypes of Cross-Cultural Dating
Dec 31, 2011 Comments (92) Posted in: Expat CornerStemming from the belief that cross-cultural relationships are mercurially motivated, the sight of a Chinese girl with a white Westerner is likely to lead to a derogatory thought or comment. Here’s a short guide on how...Read More>>
The Chinese Virgin Complex (According to a Blogger)
Jan 19, 2011 Comments (77) Posted in: China MediaMany men still believe that women should act and appear pure, and their partners’ previous sexual history is not talked about or even acknowledged. This attitude is often referred to as “the virgin complex.” Here’s what...Read More>>
Affair with Chinese Student Leaves American Behind Bars
Apr 07, 2009 Comments (77) Posted in: China MediaPerhaps a warning to all you naughty foreign teachers, or maybe the work of a nasty Chinese girl, either way this story will make you shudder Read More>>
5 Tips on Finding the Perfect Teaching Job in China
Jan 04, 2009 Comments (76) Posted in: Expat CornerMaybe you, like many others, are stressed about work in your home country; maybe the economic crisis has finally hit you personally. For many, it’s not just a story on the news anymore affecting someone else.Read More>>
Working with Chinese Staff: 6 Points to Look Out For
Mar 31, 2011 Comments (72) Posted in: Expat CornerWhile working with Chinese staff can be highly rewarding, there are some differences in approach and behaviour which can fail to span the cultural bridge. Here are some examples of how these differences manifest...Read More>>
Expat Stereotyping: 7 Different Types of Foreigners in China
Nov 18, 2010 Comments (64) Posted in: Expat CornerEveryone knows that stereotyping is a dangerous game to play and that it can hurt feelings and offend. But let’s face it, stereotyping can be fun too! Here is a by no means complete list of some of the different types...Read More>>
The Western Influence on China: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Dec 15, 2011 Comments (64) Posted in: Expat CornerOver the last decade in particular, China has embraced many aspects of Western culture – the good, the bad and the ugly. Is it worth it? Do the pros even out the cons? Or is it quickly eroding the unique features of...Read More>>
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