Adjusting to the local culture and lifestyle in Shanghai
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Adjusting to the local culture and lifestyle in Shanghai

Continuously voted the best city for expats in China, Shanghai is one of the country’s most modern, diverse, and cosmopolitan cities. Yet, it’s also a city with a rich cultural and historical heritage and learning about the Shanghai’s past, customs and traditions would be not only...
Moving to China: A Guide for Expats to Live Here
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Moving to China: A Guide for Expats to Live Here

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Networking etiquette in Shanghai
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Networking etiquette in Shanghai

Shanghai is China’s most international city and, yet, the country’s deepest Confucian traditions still influence social interactions to this day. The unspoken rules of networking in China are entirely different from those in the West but creating and maintaining social and professional relationships will be essential aspects...
6 Things Foreigners Working in Chinese Companies Should Avoid
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6 Things Foreigners Working in Chinese Companies Should Avoid

 Source: McPheeSteury Using Colleagues as Personal Translators Although pretty understandable, this is often the most common mistake foreigners make in a Chinese work environment. For expats in China, routine everyday things can become difficult challenges. From speaking with your landlord to making a Taobao order or talking to...
What you should know to get ready for your transition to China
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What you should know to get ready for your transition to China

Making the move from a Western country to China can be a huge change, even if you already have cross-cultural experience. Find out what you should know to get ready for your transition to China! PREPARATION How to Prepare Yourself for an International Move No matter...
Things to Sure Up Before Taking a Teaching Job in China
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Things to Sure Up Before Taking a Teaching Job in China

Teaching has been the number-one profession for foreigners in China for decades. While many expats come for just a short spell, others end up carving out careers for themselves and becoming “Old China Hands.” It’s not always easy to know what you’re getting yourself into when...
Things to do in Shanghai on weekdays and weekends
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Things to do in Shanghai on weekdays and weekends

Shanghai is one of China’s most exciting cities both if you are looking to explore local culture or feel right at home with a wide range of expat activities and international events. The scope of your activities in the city will, naturally, depend on your interests,...