Sep 06, 2023
There are many foreigners working in China with various jobs, personalities and experiences. One thing that we all have in common, however, is the ability to alienate our Chinese colleagues very quickly. Read more>>
Mar 08, 2023 Comments(4)
Marrying into a Chinese family can be intimidating. Family obligations are stronger here than they are in much of the West, while independent-mindedness is not. ... Read More>>
Jun 07, 2022 Comments(4)
Finding the right apartment in China is fairly easy. Not always so easy is finding the right housemates. ... Read More>>
May 20, 2021 Comments(9)
Not all sports are made equal when it comes to making local friends in China. Here I bring you five of the best for this specific purpose. ... Read More>>
Feb 18, 2021 Comments(4)
Whether you’ve just arrived or lived here for years, there are things foreigners in China can do to maximize their enjoyment and minimize their annoyance during any staring situation. ... Read More>>
Oct 08, 2020 Comments(10)
If you’re a foreigner looking to take it to the next stage with your sweetheart, read on for the rules of engagements in China. ... Read More>>
Jul 02, 2020 Comments(9)
The relationship between expats and their in-laws can be complicated and confusing for many. We asked four China expats who are married to Chinese partners to dish the dirt on their relationships with their in-laws. ... Read More>>
Jun 11, 2020 Comments(9)
While expats in China make up only a tiny percentage of the population, multicultural families are becoming increasingly common. The following guide is drawn from my personal experience of raising a multicultural families in China as well as those of my ...... Read More>>
May 26, 2020 Comments(6)
As the world learns more about a deadly COVID-19 virus, so too can we see more clearly its socio-political side effects. ... Read More>>
Feb 13, 2020 Comments(12)
While we’re unlikely to move in with someone we don't know in our home countries, in China we often make concessions so we can live in the area \we want, in a room we like, near our workplace or our favorite hangouts. ... Read More>>
Jan 16, 2020 Comments(8)
Everyone’s experience will differ depending on where the family lives and their economic and social background, but if you’re making that fateful trip to the hometown for the first time this Chinese New Year, take these five tips into consideration. ... Read More>>
Nov 22, 2019 Comments(7)
China is a country where hook up culture and pressure to marry coexist, so how can you navigate such contradictions? I hope this article will shed some light on dating, relationships and safety for my fellow young single expat women in China. ... Read More>>
Sep 03, 2019 Comments(8)
Having a baby with a partner from a different culture can be an amazingly rich experience, but it also comes with challenges that need to be prepared for and faced together. ... Read More>>
Aug 13, 2019 Comments(7)
Whether it’s with your Chinese girlfriend/boyfriend, your Chinese boss, or the Chinese delivery guy, knowing how to handle a confrontation in China is immensely useful. Here are some do’s and don'ts of dealing with confrontation for expats living in China. ...... Read More>>
Apr 23, 2019 Comments(11)
While it sometimes feels like Chinese people have no filter, don’t be fooled into thinking that can say anything you like to a local. Here are seven things foreigners in China should never say to a Chinese person. ... Read More>>
Mar 05, 2019 Comments(2)
Getting legally married in China is a fairly straightforward process, but what lies beneath is a whole set of cultural expectations and gender stereotypes. ... Read More>>
Feb 21, 2019 Comments(3)
Here’s my list of important things that Chinese people should NOT do if they want to make friends with foreigners. ... Read More>>
Jan 24, 2019 Comments(2)
Single, working in China and no time to find a date? Changes could be on the horizon as businesses in one city start offering extra time off for lonely single employees to find love. But not everyone is starry-eyed about it. ... Read More>>
Nov 29, 2018 Comments(6)
Perhaps you find yourself relating to Johnny Lee’s classic, Looking for love in all the wrong places. If so, now’s as good a time as any to try online dating in China. ... Read More>>
Sep 27, 2018 Comments(7)
If you’ve found love in China, you can expect to learn a lot about a culture with very unique social norms and expectations. You’ll learn about these norms and expectations very fast when you meet your Chinese girlfriend’s parents. ... Read More>>
Sep 13, 2018 Comments(2)
They say love conquers all and perhaps that’s true, but the logistics of a relationship should also be taken into consideration, especially if you’re marrying a Chinese person. ... Read More>>
Jul 30, 2018 Comments(6)
So, you’re in China and you’ve decided to give dating a shot. If you’re getting ready for a first date with a Chinese person, there are some things that are handy to know…... Read More>>
Jul 10, 2018 Comments(3)
Below I describe three stand-out friendships with Chinese people that have challenged my ideas about modern Chinese society. ... Read More>>
Feb 23, 2018 Comments(3)
As a foreigner living in China, you're bound to have a disagreement with a Chinese person at some point. Here’s what you need to know to hopefully avoid or, failing that, diffuse an argument in China. ... Read More>>
Aug 26, 2017 Comments(21)
Go anywhere and you will see the oh-so familiar sight of foreign men with Chinese girls. Go on any internet forum and you will be able to access myriad threads extolling the trials and tribulations of dating Chinese girls, but what if we flip it the other ...... Read More>>
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