Wealthy, Educated Man Chooses to Live on the Streets Zhao Dian, a 32-year-old from China, has sparked widespread debate after abandoning an elite lifestyle to live as a homeless individual, surviving on just 100 yuan (US$14) a month. Despite his prestigious background — having lived in cities like Sydney, New York, Beijing, and Paris while earning multiple degrees in finance —...

Just as important as saying hello is knowing how to say goodbye. In Chinese, the most common phrase is 再见 (Zàijiàn), which literally means “see you again.” 👋 Common Ways to Say Goodbye 再见 (Zàijiàn) — Goodbye / See you again 拜拜 (Bàibài) — Bye-bye (casual, borrowed from English) 回头见 (Huítóu jiàn)...

Learning Mandarin might feel intimidating at first, but you don’t have to master thousands of characters to start communicating. Just a few phrases can make your life in China much smoother — from shopping and traveling to making friends. 50 Useful Mandarin Phrases 你好 (Nǐ hǎo) – Hello 👋 早上好 (Zǎo shàng hǎo) – Good morning 🌅 晚上好 (Wǎn shàng hǎo) – Good...

The Real Truth When many Africans think about coming to China, the first plan is usually simple: “Let me get a job and collect salary every month.” On paper it sounds easy, but in reality it is one of the hardest routes to survive here. Out of 100 people who come with a pure “salary job” mindset, maybe 5 will actually land a proper, stable job. Even those 5 don’t...

The Idemili Brothers Association in China hosted their annual Iwa Ji / New Yam Festival Celebration on October 31, 2025, bringing together members of the Nigerian community and special dignitaries in a colorful and culturally rich event. The ceremony, held in Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, was a night of unity, music and tradition. It reflected the vibrant spirit of the Igbo...