Author: Olivia Seaton-Hill

Originally from Scotland, Olivia works for a Chinese entertainment company as a voice actor and English consultant. In her free time, if she isn’t traveling the country, she enjoys trying out new restaurants, watching terribly trashy TV and spending time with her two cats in Shenzhen.

10 interesting ways to refer to people in China

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated July 13, 2023 | China blog, Life

Here’s how to refer to people in China, so that you can sound like a pro. Things like your job,...

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Timeline of modern Chinese history (since 1949)

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated June 4, 2023 | China blog, Culture

Brush up on your Chinese history with all the key events over the past 74 years. China is an...

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Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day) in China

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated April 22, 2023 | Culture

Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, is a special holiday in China. I’ve written...

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The best beaches in Shenzhen

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated March 29, 2023 | Travel

Life’s a beach in Shenzhen. One of my favorite things about living in Shenzhen, and something...

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21 fun facts about China

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated January 3, 2023 | Life

China is an incredible country for a whole range of reasons. A tech giant. Home to incredible...

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A tourist’s guide to Huaqiangbei Electronics Market

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated October 31, 2022 | Tech

Huaqiangbei is one of the most renowned electronics markets and tech manufacturing neighborhoods...

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A guide to Shenzhen’s districts

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated September 3, 2022 | Life

Shenzhen has gone through immense change. Just over 30 years ago, it was a quiet Chinese fishing...

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Experience Shekou, Shenzhen’s mini paradise

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated September 3, 2022 | Travel

Shekou is an amazing neighborhood in Shenzhen, China. When I first started writing for The Helpful...

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Chinese Valentine’s Day happens six times a year!

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated May 5, 2022 | Life

Love is always in the air in China. I love love. I think every day is a great opportunity to tell...

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Best food delivery apps in China (and how to order)

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated October 21, 2023 | Food, Tech

What’s for dinner? Ahh, the age-old question. In my household here in China, it’s usually followed...

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10 ways living in Shenzhen has made me a better person

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated March 4, 2023 | Life

I moved to Shenzhen a bit over three years ago without giving it much thought at all. It’ll be an...

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Craft beer in China

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated March 19, 2023 | Food

Beer and China are perhaps two ideas not often put together. Maybe you’ve heard of Tsingtao, a...

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The best China YouTube channels

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated October 29, 2021 | Tech

Looking for the best YouTube channels about China? Even though I’ve been living in China for...

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10 (million) things to do in Shenzhen

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated February 4, 2023 | Travel

Okay, not quite 10 million. But there is a lot to do in Shenzhen, a wonderful place I’ve called...

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Let’s celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in China (2023)

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated September 24, 2023 | Culture

Have you heard of Mid-Autumn Festival? Also known as Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, this...

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The story of Qu Yuan and Dragon Boat Festival

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated May 3, 2023 | Culture

The death of Chinese poet Qu Yuan shaped today’s Dragon Boat Festival. This festival is a rich...

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