China

Canadian expat Ryan describes his laowai life in Suzhou, China

Ryan McLaughlin
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Teaser:

Moving from Canada to China was something that Ryan didn't really plan to do. But love intervened, and marriage is in the air. Here, Ryan talks a bit about working in China, the cost of living, and the benefits of learning the language among other things.

September 18 2006

-Where were you born? 

I was born in a mid-sized Canadian city, but generally consider Canada's Niagara Region home.

Rick is a Canuck who studies and teaches (and finds much to enjoy) in Dalian, China

Rick Martin
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July 18 2006

See what American expat Spike has to say about the way of life in ultra-modern Hong Kong China

Spike
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Teaser:

Hong Kong is probably one of the busiest places in China and the rest of the world. The cosmopolitan life in this small island moves at a busy pace, with its teeming businesses and hard-working people. For US-born Spike, this gourmet and shopping paradise that’s close to many other great places is the land he now calls home.

July 12 2006

-Where were you born?
New York City, USA

-Are you living alone or with your family?
I live alone.

Kevin is an American who is living and loving in Weifang China

Kevin Smith
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Teaser:

Kevin looks to be your typical all-American guy-next-door…except for the fact that he’s living in Weifang, China: a city with an international reputation for its extravagant kite festivals. Learning the language and taking part in the culture are just some of the things that he has done to adapt to the local way of life. Kevin shares his insights on what it's like to be an expat in this changing nation, a nation that he loves so much he wants to continue living in China.

July 5 2006

-Where were you born?
Illinois, USA

-Are you living alone or with your family?
Married to a Chinese

Larry is a Philippine guy living in China at the moment working for a German company

Lawrence Patrick Cruz ("Larry")
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June 30 2006

Where were you born?
I was born in Pasig City and grew up in Quezon City in the Philippines.

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