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...

Kindergarten ESL Teacher – Beijing   Company: Funtalk English Type: Full-time Location: Beijing Salary: ¥30,000 – ¥35,000 RMB/month     About the Role Funtalk English is seeking passionate Kindergarten ESL Teachers to join their team. Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging lessons, adapting instruction to different learning styles,...

Aside from essential apps like WeChat, Alipay, Didi, Maps, etc., one of the other apps that I use most often here is Dianping, especially for looking up restaurants and bars. It's a great way to find new places, check opening times and addresses, book tables and get some banging discounts.  Almost every restaurant or bar is guaranteed to have at least one kind of deal or discount....

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has released a new regulation on managing and reporting cybersecurity incidents. The rules, which will come into effect on November 1, 2025, aim to strengthen China’s defenses against the growing threat of cyberattacks. What the Regulation Covers The new rules define the scope of incidents that must be reported, who is responsible for...

Moving to China can feel like stepping into another world — exciting, fast, and full of daily surprises. I thought I was prepared, but there were a few things I wish someone told me earlier. If you’re planning to move or you just arrived, these five notes will make life much smoother. 1) Cashless Life is Real QR codes run everything. Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay as soon as you can....