The Idemili Brothers Association in China hosted their annual Iwa Ji / New Yam Festival Celebration on October 31, 2025, bringing together members of the Nigerian community and special dignitaries in a colorful and culturally rich event. The ceremony, held in Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, was a night of unity, music and tradition. It reflected the vibrant spirit of the Igbo...

Greetings are the first step to connecting with people. In Chinese, they are simple, polite, and easy to learn. Here are the most common ones you’ll hear every day. 👋 Common Greetings 你好 (Nǐ hǎo) — Hello (most common, polite for most situations) 早上好 (Zǎoshang hǎo) — Good morning 下午好 (Xiàwǔ hǎo) — Good afternoon 晚上好 (Wǎnshàng hǎo) — Good...

A growing online debate in China has drawn attention to a small group of foreign students, including some from Africa, accused of staying in universities for years without completing their studies. The reports have sparked national discussion about fairness, scholarship rules, and the real purpose of international education. What Sparked the Debate A recent report in Chinese media described...

Published: Oct 1, 2025 • For: Foreigners living in China & global investors China has made a major policy shift that directly affects foreigners. On Sept 15, 2025, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) announced nine new FX measures, including the loosening of long-standing limits on foreign property ownership. Key changes Non-self-use homes now allowed: Foreign...

Wealthy, Educated Man Chooses to Live on the Streets Zhao Dian, a 32-year-old from China, has sparked widespread debate after abandoning an elite lifestyle to live as a homeless individual, surviving on just 100 yuan (US$14) a month. Despite his prestigious background — having lived in cities like Sydney, New York, Beijing, and Paris while earning multiple degrees in finance —...