Hangzhou Archive
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China speaks better English than India
Posted on November 27, 2011 | No CommentsNEW DELHI — Emerging market giant China has pipped neighbouring rival India in English language proficiency skills, despite the South Asian nation’s strong anglophone tradition, according to a new study.... -
Talking Taxi-Book Apps: help you find your way in China’s metropolis’
Posted on November 14, 2011 | No CommentsOvercoming language barriers, Taxi-Book is your handy guide to key locations in Chinese cities and a way to communicate with locals. It is every traveller’s nightmare: trying to get to... -
Youku for Dummies
Posted on November 6, 2011 | No CommentsAs you know (or you may discover very soon), Youtube does not work in China but you can still watch videos thanks to a chinese youtubelike named Youku (www.youku.com). Youku... -
How to use a Pre-paid China Mobile Card
Posted on November 2, 2011 | No CommentsWhat do you do when China Mobile is closed and you need to put credit on to your phone? All you have to do is go into a corner shop... -
Getting Married in China
Posted on November 1, 2011 | No CommentsFor a foreigner, marrying a Chinese person is no longer a puzzle any more, especially, in international metropolis cities like Chongqing and Chengdu. However, being a reckless bride or groom... -
How to use a Chinese toilet when a 5-star one is missing?
Posted on October 31, 2011 | No CommentsAs an expat you are most likely to face the problem of having to use a Chinese toilet once in a while (This is also called a squat toilet). Although... -
Health Insurance For Foreigners
Posted on October 30, 2011 | 1 CommentMoving overseas is an important decision that, along with excitement, brings numerous concerns. Both new and experienced expatriates view the purchase of medical insurance to be an additional cause... -
Making Home In Another Country
Posted on October 27, 2011 | 4 CommentsSome people moving abroad agonize that by accepting the new culture they may get too attached and never return to their own home. You may feel isolated or lonely even... -
Fapiao in China
Posted on October 26, 2011 | 2 CommentsWhat kind of fapiaos exist? Fapiao is the receipt for buying goods, services and other sales. There are three kind’s fapiaos: common tax fapiao, value-added tax fapiao ; specialty tax...
