jsbmeb
American expat in China
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About me
American
Lives in Beijing
Speaks English, mandarin
Registration: 01 July 2011
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Online Censorship in China by e.paulrobinson
Hello! I'm currently applying to become an English teacher in China and I wanted to ask about the internet censorship situation. At the current moment, are these websites accessible? Facbook Twitter Gmail Blogger Wikipedia ...I'm not sure I could ...
You may find this helpful: Blocked Sites and censorship Read More
3 Tips before You Move To China by jsbmeb
3 Tips Before Moving To China What can you do to be as safe as possible when you move to China? -- Davis, CA USA Here's 3 things you can do before you leave. My motto when living abroad is, "Better safe than sorry". These simple tips will give ...
That brings up a question from me :) What transformer brand do you recommend? Read More
Is 24 k enough to have a decent life in shanghai by kshitij
Hi Friends, I will be travelling to shanghai beginning next year.Would like to know if 24k CNY per month is enough to have a decent life and savings in shanghai. Can someone please advise me on the above. sahil
Yes, way more than enough even for Shanghai... Read More
Bringing Western small appliances to China
Hey, I need an expat to tell me if it's reasonable to bring a couple small appliances from home to China. Specifically I want to bring a good blender and my Kitchen Aid mixer. Is it completely insane to get a them rewired for China? If not, any ... Read More
kicked out of a Taxi by AnewWorld-DDS
Yesterday I thought I would try and take a Taxi. I jumped into one and showed him on the map where I wanted to go. He nodded that he knew and we were offÂ… I realized he was taking me on the 3rd Ring Road and it was bumper to bumper with traffic. I ...
As a rule taxi drivers do not like to be told their job. There were a few times I gave them drections when they clearly did not know where they were going. But when there is traffic it's hard to say whether or not it's better to take a side road ... Read More
Gratuity / Tipping by TJ 1971
What is the appropriate practice regarding gratuity / tipping in China? If gratuity / tipping is appropriate and/or expected what are tipping rates? Waiter Bartender Taxi Bell Hop Guide Hairstylists Etc.
Ummm. No tipping, at least in mainland. Many times people will be offended if you try to tip, they will consider it a loss of face. Not to confuse you with the other guys response, but I'm surprised at his reply :) Read More
Shopping for household necessities by AnewWorld-DDS
Hi There, I have been in Beijing for 4 days now. IÂ’m still trying to get my feet on the ground or find out which way is up... IÂ’m looking for a place where i can buy household linen like: Bedding- sheets, pillowcases Bathroom bits - towels, bath ...
You can also get all that stuff at Hualian. It's a chain store that carries groceries, produce and home supplies. Read More
Learning Chinese, suggestions please by AnewWorld-DDS
Hi There, I have been in Beijing for 4 days now. First thing I have noticed is that I really, really have to learn Chinese! I was wondering where did you learn Chinese? What did you think of the place and its teachers? Would you recommend it for ...
Yes, find someone who will tutor you or look into a school with a flexible sched. I don't know where you live in Beijing, but there's a great school, Global Village, that is in Wudaokou. It's very close to the subway station. They ahve classes you ... Read More
Expat Pets: Bring your furry friend with you to China by jsbmeb
A few expats take their pets with them to China, but most do not. I think it's a combination of potential hassle, worry and the unknown. It also would depend on where you would be living once you arrive in China; a dog who used to have a yard with ...
Hi, I also forgot to say, if you have a pet- please include anything that needs updating or other tips. I'm interested in new info on this :) Thanks! Read More
Expat Pets: Bring your furry friend with you to China
A few expats take their pets with them to China, but most do not. I think it's a combination of potential hassle, worry and the unknown. It also would depend on where you would be living once you arrive in China; a dog who used to have a yard with ... Read More
They're offering 130,000RMB / month....what do you say? by spiribizki
Hi friends, I have been offered to relocate to Beijing for 3-4 years with my three kids and wife (family of 5). The company would be paying for the house and the international school and 130000 RMB per month after tax (plus the trip back home once ...
Wow! at first I thought I saw 13,000 a month and still thought that was good because housing and all extras were included. EVEN BETTER with 130,000! Thats amazing and does sound toogood to be true. Wish i was you :) Read More
Wangjing District?? by gemsoady
Hey everyone, Im due to move over to Beijing in 5 weeks time. Originally I was going to be living in Beijing but the school im working for has had to find alternative accommodation. Im now movin to Wangjing District. Any info people can give me ...
I love Wangjing and would love to live there when I move back. If the other post was talking about the massgae place that's in the apartments behind the Wangjing Mall- it's awesome. I would go there every week when I lived in beijing. The buses are ... Read More
Moving to Beijing in August! by mhihara
Hello Everyone! my name's Madoka Hihara, I'm Japanese/Taiwanese, and am 22 years old. I have been living in Portland Oregon for the last four years (for college), and just graduated with a degree in International Relations. I'm moving to Beijing for ...
I know you'll have a great time! Happy and safe travels! :) Read More
internet by kantchr
Hello all I am moving to beijing next and would like to know. Is are sites like skype, and facebook blocked?And if so how can you get round this. Regards, Keith
Just so you know, Skype is secure and cannot be monitored as long as you have not downloaded it within China. China has a different and altered version, but its still officially Skype. Be sure to have skype on your laptop before going to China. Read More
Violence in the fake market! Foreigners beware! by midway
My wife is Chinese and I'm a foreigner. I've been in Shanghai for almost 10 years. Yesterday we went to the buy presents in the "fake market" for gifts on Nanjing Rd. and Chongqing Rd. It's a 3 story building many foreigners go to to buy cheap ...
Wow, I wonder what their motivation was for doing that? That is crazy! Glad to know you're ok! Read More