| Education and technology are two of Australian expat Paul's passions. They form a large part of his life in Hong Kong, where he has been living for more than four years now. Read on for his take on expat life in this bustling Southeast Asian metropolis and his thoughts on the educational system. |
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A mission to make learning modern and personal for the Asian region: Interview with Australian expat Paul in Hong Kong
Ghost woman in Hong Kong
| Originally from South Africa, "Gweipo" has been living in other countries for more than a decade, and presently calls Hong Kong in China "home." Here she describes her family life in this bustling Chinese metropolis, shares what it's like for her as an expat to live in Hong Kong, and gives some helpful tips on adjusting better to the local life and culture. |
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An American Artist in Hong Kong
| American expat Elizabeth is no newbie when it comes to the Asian way of life, having lived in Cambodia for some time before moving with her husband to Hong Kong, China. A writer-illustrator, she shares with us some of her expat experiences in Hong Kong, such as the survival skills she's learned, and her "cheap-and-cheerful" spending habits in her Hong Kong island home. |
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Expat Jazz in China
| Josh is a young American expat who has been living in Chengdu, China for the past year. His desire for excitement after school led him to China, where he now performs and teaches jazz. Josh shares some aspects of his expat life in China, including why he thinks it's important to speak the local language and what he thinks are the positives and negatives of living in the Middle Kingdom. |
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Exploring life in Beijing, China
| American woman Lee has dreamed of living in China since she was a little girl, and that dream is on its way to becoming reality. She now lives in Beijing and though she'll be going back home soon, she's hopeful of finding opportunities that will enable her to visit China regularly or to stay there permanently. Here she describes life as an expat in Beijing and shares tips on living in China. |
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Young German woman amongst Chinese in a man's world in Shanghai
| German expat Carola has been living in China since 2003 and has learned quite a lot about the local language and culture. Here she describes her experiences as a foreigner in the city of Shanghai, her observations of the city and its people, and gives some advice about what to consider when planning a move to China. |
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Beijing for Beginners: An Irishman in the People's Republic
| Beijing may have its quirks, but Irish expat Gary still finds that living there can be a fascinating experience. This teacher-writer describes why he and his girlfriend decided to move to China and their experiences living as foreigners in a non-tourist area of Beijing. |
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Belgian expat Kristof in China: The jungle - back to basics...
| Originally from Belgium, Kristof found himself deciding to move to and live in China because of its expanding economy. Here he tells us what he likes and dislikes so far about living in China, and gives a few tips on the things to consider before moving there. |
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Creative experiences: German expat Susanne's life in China
| According to German expat Susanne, many foreigners enjoy living in China, and she's one of them. Learning the language, exploring the area, enjoying a different lifestyle are some of the things that occupy her time in Beijing. What does she like the most (and the least) about expat life in China? Read on to find out. |
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Yeah, go ahead - you can call me a Hongky
| Keep an open mind, bury your preconceptions and try to shrug off your initial encounters with elevators, moving walkways and attempting to exit a crowded train are some of the things that expat Gary advises those planning to move to Hong Kong. Gary, a writer, also shares his observations and thoughts on various aspects of life in Hong Kong, where for him every day is an adventure. |
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