Immerse yourself in China through our dedicated local posts. Discover unique insights into the local lifestyle, current affairs, culture, and community initiatives that shape life in this vibrant nation. From hidden gems and traditional customs to pressing local topics, our articles connect you directly to the heartbeat of China.
Chinese business culture operates on a completely different set of assumptions from Western professional norms, and the gap between the two is wider than most Western professionals expect before their first meeting in China. The misunderstandings are consistent and predictable.…
The best cities to live in China are not always the most famous ones. China is a vast and extraordinarily varied country with over 100 cities of more than one million people, dramatically different climates, distinct regional cultures, and a…
Digital life in China is unlike anything you have experienced in any other country. The apps are different. The payment system is different. The internet itself is different. Arriving without preparation does not just cause inconvenience. It can leave you…
There is a moment many expats in China know well. It is a Saturday morning. You are standing on the pavement outside your apartment, coffee in hand, watching the city move. People are already doing tai chi in the park.…
Chinese food is one of the most diverse, regionally varied, and culturally significant culinary traditions in the world. What most people know as Chinese food outside of China is a very small window into something far bigger, far more varied,…
Cultural differences in China are among the most significant any newcomer or visitor will encounter. China has a civilisation stretching back more than 5,000 years, and its social customs, values, and daily habits reflect that depth in ways that can…
China’s services sector cools and unemployment remains moderate, but youth joblessness and structural shifts complicate the outlook. Here’s how the latest data on China’s job market trends affect expats and job seekers. China job market trends: Services slowdown and a…
Official reports and private surveys show that China’s housing market is still weak. Demand for homes is low, even though new-home prices have risen a little. Here’s what expats need to know. Prices and transactions: late‑2025 snapshot Data from October…
China has introduced a series of immigration changes that will make travel and residence rules much easier for foreign visitors and professionals. On 4 Nov 2025, the National Immigration Administration announced that the 240-hour visa-free transit policy now covers 65 ports, including…
