Author: Kim Ooi

Kim has been teaching English in China since 2013, mainly in the university sector. His hobbies include dancing, water sports, horse riding and rifle shooting. Kim hails from the UK.

Top 16 do’s and don’ts of texting Chinese girls

Posted by Kim Ooi | Updated August 28, 2024 | China blog, Life

I’ve lived in China for over a decade now and in that time, I’ve had three Chinese girlfriends....

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Why Chinese people will never be able to speak English

Posted by Kim Ooi | Updated January 11, 2024 | China blog, Life, Opinion

Will Chinese people ever really be able to speak English? Will a foreigner in China ever be able...

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Living in China: the good, the bad, and the bloody ugly

Posted by Kim Ooi | Updated July 26, 2023 | China blog, Life

Many people wonder what living in China is really like. Having lived in China for almost a decade,...

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10 reasons not to visit China

Posted by Kim Ooi | Updated March 18, 2023 | Opinion, Travel

Want to visit China? Read this first. China is often thought of as a beautiful, exotic and...

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Do Chinese employers really suck?

Posted by Kim Ooi | Updated January 28, 2022 | Opinion, Work

Visit any internet forum about working in China and you’re guaranteed to find complaints about...

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8 unique Chinese cultural norms you’ve probably never heard of

Posted by Kim Ooi | Updated August 12, 2021 | Culture

Want to learn about some unique Chinese cultural norms? I’ve lived and worked in China for several...

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Overcoming the language barrier (how I communicate with my Chinese girlfriend)

Posted by Kim Ooi | Updated May 17, 2021 | Culture

How do you overcome the language barrier? Well, I have lived in China for many years now, and have...

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An A to Z of Chinese Girls

Posted by Kim Ooi | Updated September 27, 2021 | Life

Want to find out a bit more about Chinese girls? In the seven years I’ve been teaching in China,...

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Dating and romance in China (a man’s guide)

Posted by Kim Ooi | Updated January 6, 2023 | Life

“Everybody needs somebody” – so goes the song by the Blues Brothers. It’s true that everyone needs...

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28 ways you can get screwed by your school in China

Posted by Kim Ooi | Updated May 30, 2022 | Work

When it comes to work, you’re probably used to good conditions, transparency, open communication...

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Massage and prostitution in China: what you need to know

Posted by Kim Ooi | Updated September 29, 2023 | Travel

Ever wondered about massage and prostitution in China? Seeing pandas, eating dumplings, and...

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The top 10 things to do in Zhenjiang (expat review)

Posted by Kim Ooi | Updated August 15, 2020 | Travel

Zhenjiang is a small city in Jiangsu Province, near the eastern coast of China. Situated between...

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Eggs in China: a simple guide

Posted by Kim Ooi | Updated April 19, 2021 | Food

China has a diverse range of dishes to try including turtle, frog and even dog meat. In this blog,...

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