Author: Mike Cairnduff

Mike has lived and worked in China, and has traveled extensively across the country. He loves Chinese food and has a keen interest in Chinese culture. Mike is from Melbourne, Australia.

What not to do in China

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated January 14, 2022 | Travel

Think you’re a seasoned traveler? China is a bit different to other countries. While it’s an...

The greatest Chinese inventions of all time

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated December 30, 2021 | Culture

The Chinese have created some of the world’s greatest inventions. Chinese civilization goes back...

10 leading Chinese phone brands

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated December 8, 2021 | Tech

Chances are you’ve got a Samsung or Apple phone. Right? Well, there are some unique Chinese phone...

Counting money in Chinese

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated October 21, 2021 | Study

Here’s a guide on counting money in Chinese. Learning about money and how to count is an important...

Using Zoom in China

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated October 15, 2021 | Tech

Zoom is used by millions of people around the world every day. I think it’s fair to say it has...

What’s the deal with Whatsapp in China?

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated October 6, 2021 | Tech

WhatsApp is used by over two billion people around the world. Interestingly though, this doesn’t...

The Chinese internet – what you need to know

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated October 5, 2021 | Tech

Have you heard that the internet in China is censored? Known as The Great Firewall of China, it...

Chinese culture from A to Z

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated December 8, 2021 | Culture

Do you want to find out about Chinese culture? Do you want to find out what Chinese people...

The truth about TEFL certification for China

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated September 16, 2021 | Work

Want to know the real deal about TEFL certification for China? There’s a lot of misinformation...

The very best things to do in Chengdu

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated September 1, 2021 | Travel

Heading to Chengdu? Here are the best things to do there. Most people who come to Chengdu visit...

The 10 most popular sports in China (and some that aren’t)

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated November 23, 2021 | Culture

Many Chinese people have a keen interest in sport. Whether it’s participating in sport or simply...

A list of Chinese airlines

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated September 27, 2021 | Travel

Chinese airlines move millions of people around China and the globe. Some are major airlines that...

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Recent Posts

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What not to do in China
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