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Chinese Dining Etiquette: Simple Rules for Dining in China

by Ivan B on August 31, 2019September 1, 2019 in China Life, Food, Guides

Chinese dining etiquette is a fascinating subject. Food is a crucial component of Chinese culture, so knowing your way around a dinner table can help you score points with the… [Continue Reading]

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China Spice Wars: Sichuan Cuisine vs. Hunan Cuisine

by Ivan B on July 28, 2019August 24, 2019 in Food

Chinese food might not be the first thing that spice lovers think about when they’re craving something hot. However, there is plenty of spicy Chinese food out there, and spice… [Continue Reading]

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7 Things I Will Miss About China

by Ivan B on June 10, 2019August 25, 2019 in China Life, Culture

For almost every expat in China, there comes a day when we will return to our home countries. Don’t worry, I’m still here, but recently I’ve gotten around to thinking… [Continue Reading]

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Can You Live a Western Lifestyle in China?

by Ivan B on January 31, 2019August 25, 2019 in China Life

I have been living in China for over four years, and a question that comes up from people who are thinking about living and working in China is: can you… [Continue Reading]

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Chinese Holidays Guide for Expats 2019

by Ivan B on December 9, 2018August 25, 2019 in China Life, Culture, Guides

Just like everyone around the world who has a job or goes to school, Chinese people love their holidays. Whether you go travelling somewhere fancy or just loaf around at… [Continue Reading]

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Restaurants in China: Inspection Notices and What They Really Mean

by Ivan B on November 6, 2018November 12, 2018 in China Life, Food, Guides

If you’ve been living in China for long enough and eat Chinese food on the regular, you have probably seen the restaurant inspection notices with the colourful smiley faces in nearly… [Continue Reading]

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6 Must-Try Xinjiang Food Dishes

by Ivan B on October 17, 2018October 3, 2019 in China Life, Food, Guides

What are the best kinds of Xinjiang food? Xinjiang food comes from Xinjiang, an autonomous region in China’s far northwest that you’ve probably never heard of unless you’ve been to… [Continue Reading]

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5 Must-Try Yunnan Food Dishes

by Ivan B on October 2, 2018October 10, 2018 in China Life, Food

Yunnan food is the best Chinese food you’ve never heard of. How this style of Chinese cuisine has not yet reached the masses is beyond me, but I guess it… [Continue Reading]

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Can you Work in China Without Knowing Chinese?

by Ivan B on June 2, 2018June 3, 2018 in China Life, Money

Many people who are interested in working in China want to know the answer to this question: can you work in China without knowing Chinese? The real answer is a… [Continue Reading]

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