My brutally honest experience of getting married in China as a 51-year-old foreigner
How and why did I get married in China at the ripe old age of 51? I can understand if you’re...
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Life in China blog
Ever wondered what life is like in China?
From the super-rich in Shanghai to the migrant workers who travel great distances just to make a living, life in China is diverse and unique to the individual.
To learn more about life in China, check out some of the articles in our Life in China blog. Our writers share their stories, opinions and advice.
You’re bound to learn something new!
Top 16 do’s and don’ts of texting Chinese girls
I’ve lived in China for over a decade now and in that time, I’ve had three Chinese girlfriends....
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What are the main differences between China and Taiwan?
In this simple yet educational guide, I’m going to highlight the biggest differences between China...
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Why Chinese people will never be able to speak English
Will Chinese people ever really be able to speak English? Will a foreigner in China ever be able...
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What you need to know about rural Chinese toilets
Ever wondered what the toilets in rural China are like? Well, I’ve got some good news and bad news...
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Kaidangku: the split-crotch pants Chinese babies wear
I remember being shocked the first time I saw a mother help her baby squat and poop by the...
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Tipping in China (here’s the truth from an expat)
Do people tip in China? The short answer is ‘no’. Tipping is not common practice in Chinese...
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10 interesting ways to refer to people in China
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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What do Chinese people wear?
Thanks to globalization and the internet, fashion has changed quickly around the world. Gone are...
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Living in China: the good, the bad, and the bloody ugly
Many people wonder what living in China is really like. Having lived in China for almost a decade,...
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The squat toilet in China: your most embarrassing questions answered
If you come to China, you’re going to have to deal with something that many people dread – the...
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22 things banned in China that will surprise you
What things are currently banned in China? Previously, I’ve written about the apps that are banned...
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