Golden Week isn’t just a local holiday — it’s also a special time for foreigners living in China. From exploring new cities to enjoying cultural festivals, expats find unique ways to make the most of the 7-day break. Here are some community picks and ideas from fellow foreigners: 🎆 Joining Local Celebrations Many expats love to take part in fireworks shows, parades, and...

Shanghai is one of China’s most exciting food cities — a melting pot where East meets West and local flavors blend with international flair. Whether you’re new in town or a longtime resident, here are some of the best places and dishes to explore when hunger hits. 🥢 Must-Try Local Dishes Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings) – Steamed buns filled with hot broth and pork,...

Talking About Daily Activities Welcome to Class 4 of our Chinese learning series! In this lesson, we’ll focus on how to talk about daily activities in Chinese. These are useful phrases you can use right away in everyday life. 🕘 Morning Activities 起床 (qǐ chuáng) – Wake up / Get up 刷牙 (shuā yá) – Brush teeth 洗脸 (xǐ liǎn) – Wash face 吃早饭 (chī zǎo...

China is one of the best places in the world to do business, but it is also one of the easiest places to make costly mistakes if you rush in unprepared. Many people arrive with big ideas, excitement and confidence, but few take the time to truly understand the environment they are stepping into. The entrepreneurs who last in China don’t just work hard — they work intentionally....

Chinese Learning – Class 3: Ordering Food and Drinks Food is a big part of life in China. In this class, let’s learn how to order food and drinks. 🍜 Key Phrases 我要… (wǒ yào…) – I want… 请给我菜单 (qǐng gěi wǒ càidān) – Please give me the menu 一杯水 (yì bēi shuǐ) – A glass of water 一碗米饭 (yì wǎn mǐfàn)...