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How Much Does Getting Married In China Cost?

How Much Does Getting Married In China Cost?

Breakdown of marriage expenses in China’s top cities–from housing to the wedding banquet to the family car. Is it expensive to be a married couple in China?

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On China Housing Crisis: People Buying Houses Getting Younger

On China Housing Crisis: People Buying Houses Getting Younger

The dream of earning your own house in China is presenting a lot of issues like the skyrocketing prices of housing and its effects among the young people. Netizens talk about housing affordability and why those applying for housing loans are getting younger and younger.

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Going To The Toilet In China (And Toilet Terms You Should Know)

Going To The Toilet In China (And Toilet Terms You Should Know)

Definitely not a how-to guide on using the famous or infamous Chinese toilets. Toilet stories in China. Toilet terms you should know.

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Interview: Abdulhamid Hasan, Saudi Arabia Pavilion Director

Interview: Abdulhamid Hasan, Saudi Arabia Pavilion Director

Interview with the director of the Saudi Arabia Pavilion. His thoughts on why their pavilion is so popular. What’s inside anyway–why people would line-up for 9 hours?!

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Old Man Or Little Girl: Who Is More Shameless?

Old Man Or Little Girl: Who Is More Shameless?

Rules in riding the public transportation: 1. Take the initiative when paying your fare. 2. Give up your seat to the elderly, weak, and/or pregnant. But what happens when rude people take the bus or metro?

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UK Political-Econ Consul Dixon On Seed Cathedral & First Expo

UK Political-Econ Consul Dixon On Seed Cathedral & First Expo

Official spokesperson of the UK Pavilion Katherine Dixon explains the concept behind the Seed Cathedral. She shares some background on the world’s first Expo, the Crystal Palace, and also what to look forward in the UK Pavilion in the next months.

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Tips On Learning Chinese In China

Tips On Learning Chinese In China

Guide for the foreign student in China. Choosing a school. Scholarships. Where to stay. Tips on learning the Chinese language.

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What Is “Laowai” To A Chinese?

What Is “Laowai” To A Chinese?

The Internet is filled with opinions if the term “laowai” is degoratory or not. I doubt this will end the discussion, but I asked the Chinese instead on what they think of the word “laowai”; since the word came from them anyway.

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Interview: Host Steven Weathers Of ICS EXPO 360°

Interview: Host Steven Weathers Of ICS EXPO 360°

Interview with ICS EXPO 360° man Steven Weathers. How he started his career in China. His initial thoughts on the Expo. Advice for people going there like where the best coffee is, etc.

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Expo Guide For Elderly & People With Disabilities

Expo Guide For Elderly & People With Disabilities

Do you have elderly, handicapped, and/or disabled people going with you to the Shanghai World Expo? Here is everything you need to know from purchasing tickets to actually going there.

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Why The Chinese Do Better In Standardized Exams

Why The Chinese Do Better In Standardized Exams

Are Chinese robots? Relating experiences from the World Cup and the Shanghai World Expo.

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Expo Numbers Not Getting Smaller: Students Special Price

Expo Numbers Not Getting Smaller: Students Special Price

If you are planning to go to the Shanghai World Expo at a later time and are hoping that the crowds will be gone by then, that would never happen. Our fearless forecast is that the numbers will be getting higher. Student groups now get special prices. And there is a conspiracy theory attached too.

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Australian Pavilion: School Of The Air, Green Technology

Australian Pavilion: School Of The Air, Green Technology

A visit to the Australian Pavilion gave me happy feelings afterwards–great for kids! Learn about projects in the Outback, how China and Australia are connected, and what is that curious shape of the pavilion anyway?

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Why You Would Want A China Pavilion Reservation

Why You Would Want A China Pavilion Reservation

Top 5 reasons for the China Pavilion’s attraction. What is inside and why you should go.

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A Dummy’s Guide To Riding The Maglev

A Dummy’s Guide To Riding The Maglev

Are you coming to Shanghai (or flying out) and want to take the Maglev to the city (or airport)? Here is all you need to know about Pudong’s ultimate superlative.

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