• Learning Mandarin: 7 Dos and Don'ts

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  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 progressing just a little bit faster

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

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  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 pay attention to.

• Driver's License Renewal

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  renew your driver license in China

• 3 Ways to Learn Chinese Better and Faster

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  Learning Chinese isn’t easy, or is it?

• Working in a Chinese Office: 5 Keys to Success

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  For some expats, the switch to working in a primarily Chinese office with Chinese coworkers, bosses and business practices is more of a shock than the 10 RMB DVDs on the corner. Those used to working in the Western world may have a bit of trouble adjusting to working for and with the Chinese.

• How to travel by train in China

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  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

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  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 too reckless. Whatever the reason, you have decided you need to get your own license, and drive yourself around China. It seems logical that it would solve your problems, but you know what they say, the asphalt is always redder on the other side of the overpass. WikiTravel tells us, “According to the World Health Organisation ‘In China, traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for people between 15 and 45’ and the annual Chinese traffic death toll is near 250,000.”

• Why Is KTV So Popular in China?

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  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 in quantity in any city in China. KTV stands for Karaoke Television (or video karaoke) and the signs indicate the location of KTV Hotels where the Chinese hire small sound proof rooms and sing the night away. It is an extremely popular pastime in China.

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

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  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?

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  What to do if the visa application is refused.