Learning Mandarin: 7 Dos and Don'ts

We’re not saying these are fool-proof tips, or that they’ll make you instantly fluent, but bear them in mind, and you might find yourself progres...

Top 8 Things You Should Pay Attention after Finding an Apartment in Beijing

It is not easy for a foreigner to find an apartment in Beijing. Even though you have found the house, there are still other aspects you should pa...

Driver's License Renewal

renew your driver license in China

3 Ways to Learn Chinese Better and Faster

Learning Chinese isn’t easy, or is it?

Working in a Chinese Office: 5 Keys to Success

For some expats, the switch to working in a primarily Chinese office with Chinese coworkers, bosses and business practices is more of a shock tha...

How to travel by train in China

Chinese trains are inexpensive, punctual and a great way to see the country. Let’s look at travel by train…

How To Get a Driver's License in China

Maybe never getting a seat on the bus has finally gotten to you, maybe it’s the never-ending fight to get a taxi or maybe the driver you hired is...

Why Is KTV So Popular in China?

One experience that most newly arrived foreigners in China have in common, is wondering what all the KTV signs represent. These signs can be seen...

How to Hire a Local Maid (Ayi) to Take Care of Your Home and Children?

Many foreigners living in China hire a local maid -- or ayi - to take care of their homes, children and pets.

What you do if the visa application is refused?

What to do if the visa application is refused.