Most students come to China thinking only about admission, visa and accommodation. Very few think about something even more important: what happens after I graduate? An exit strategy isn’t about leaving China tomorrow. It’s about being intentional about what happens after school: where you’ll go, what you’ll do, and how everything you’re doing now is preparing...

Artificial intelligence is already advancing at a worrying pace. What if we don’t slam on the brakes? Experts explain what keeps them up at night   Artificial intelligence has progressed so rapidly in recent months that leading researchers have signed an open letter urging an immediate pause in its development, plus stronger regulation, due to their fears that the technology could...

A strong cold front is sweeping across China, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures and signaling the end of the lingering autumn heat. According to the China Meteorological Administration, most provinces will experience a temperature decrease of 4°C–8°C, while some areas like Beijing, Hunan, and Inner Mongolia may see a drop of over 10°C. From Friday to Wednesday, the...

Chinese Learning Series – Classes 5 to 10 Welcome back! In this part of our series, we’ll cover Classes 5 to 10, focusing on practical topics like shopping, transport, weather, time, family, and hobbies. Class 5: Shopping and Money 这个多少钱？ (Zhè ge duōshǎo qián?) – How much is this? 太贵了 (tài guì le) – Too expensive 便宜一点 (piányi...

China is one of the best places in the world to do business, but it is also one of the easiest places to make costly mistakes if you rush in unprepared. Many people arrive with big ideas, excitement and confidence, but few take the time to truly understand the environment they are stepping into. The entrepreneurs who last in China don’t just work hard — they work intentionally....