Golden Week is here! From October 1–7, the whole country celebrates with parades, fireworks, food, and travel. If you’re wondering where to go during this holiday, here are some of the best spots for celebration across major cities in China. Beijing 🇨🇳 The capital city comes alive during National Day. Head to Tiananmen Square to witness the grand parade and fireworks....

Doing Business in China 2025 is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in China. Compiled by the professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates in December 2024, this comprehensive guide is designed to let foreign investors get familiar with the changes happening in China’s business landscape and explore new methods of doing business in and with China—to identify areas...

Chinese Class 101: How to Say Hello in Chinese Learning Chinese can feel challenging at first, but starting with simple and practical phrases makes it easier. One of the most important words you’ll use every day is “Hello”. Basic Greeting: 你好 (Nǐ hǎo) The most common way to say hello in Chinese is 你好, pronounced nǐ hǎo. - Nǐ means “you” - Hǎo means...

Chinese Learning – Class 2: Numbers and Counting Numbers are everywhere in daily life. In Class 2, we’ll learn how to count in Chinese. 🔢 Basic Numbers (0–10) 零 (líng) 0, 一 (yī) 1, 二 (èr) 2, 三 (sān) 3, 四 (sì) 4, 五 (wǔ) 5, 六 (liù) 6, 七 (qī) 7, 八 (bā) 8, 九 (jiǔ) 9, 十 (shí) 10 📅 Useful Phrases 一个 (yí gè) – One...

China can open doors, but it doesn’t promise an easy path. A lot of people arrive with expectations of instant jobs and fast money. The truth is different, and the reality hits quickly if you don’t prepare. Expectation 1: “I’ll get a monthly job quickly.” Most foreigners discover that monthly jobs aren’t as common as they imagined. Only a small number...