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“We Shanghainese value our image. We don’t want to lose face in front of the entire world…”
“We Shanghainese value our image. We don’t want to lose face in front of the entire world…”
A sarcastic take on how stressful different cities in China are for their white-collar workers. Compares different areas of a white-collar’s lifestyle, from the daily grind to relaxation.
What is China’s definition of middle class? Here are profiles of 3 “middle-class” personas in China. What is their lifestyle? What do they worry about?
In line with the 40th anniversary of the best-seller book Future Shock by Alvin Toffler, his company released their 40 predictions for the next 40 years. We take a look at what they have to say about China.
Here are the top 10 “not to be missed” food at the World Expo (according to various people who have been there already). If you can not go out-of-the-country that often, tasting the yummy snacks at the World Expo could be enough.
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.
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?
Guide for the foreign student in China. Choosing a school. Scholarships. Where to stay. Tips on learning the Chinese language.
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.
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.
Are Chinese robots? Relating experiences from the World Cup and the Shanghai World Expo.
Interview with the Commissioner General of Denmark. On the Danish Pavilion, bikes, The Little Mermaid. He shares a special secret in the end.
Which Shanghai World Expo pavilion is popular on the internet? Among netizens? Who is social media savvy?
Step-by-step information on getting inside the China Pavilion. What other pavilions in the Shanghai World Expo 2010 require reservations and how to go about them?
On the 21st anniversary of the Tiananmen incident, it feels that modern China is just too busy to remember what happened.
Do you have kids and/or babies you wish to bring to the Expo with you? Afraid you don’t know what to do with them? Here is a detailed Shanghai World Expo Kids Guide to help you course the Expo with those little ones.
