In other cities, midnight is a polite cough telling you it’s time to go home. In Shenzhen, it’s the moment the city leans in, winks, and says: “Sit down, this is where it gets interesting.” The malls roll down their shutters like a theatre ending its matinée show — and outside, the streets immediately start the late-night premiere, with a bigger cast, a...

Qingming Festival 2025: 3-Day Holiday with No Makeup Work Days 📅 March 13, 2025 | 📰 Source: GuideinChnExpat Good news for everyone planning ahead! According to the official 2025 holiday schedule, Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) will be observed from April 4 to April 6, 2025. That’s a full three-day holiday — and the best part? There will be no makeup working days....

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...

For students, part-time opportunities can be a lifeline, but rules are strict. Legally, universities must approve internships, and the work permit process is often tied to the school. Still, there are options:   Tutoring in English or your native language. Internships with international companies. Remote freelancing for global clients.It’s not always straightforward, but with the...

Talking About Daily Activities Welcome to Class 4 of our Chinese learning series! In this lesson, we’ll focus on how to talk about daily activities in Chinese. These are useful phrases you can use right away in everyday life. 🕘 Morning Activities 起床 (qǐ chuáng) – Wake up / Get up 刷牙 (shuā yá) – Brush teeth 洗脸 (xǐ liǎn) – Wash face 吃早饭 (chī zǎo...