Articles from 2017

Chinese Hospitality

Do you know the correct Chinese hospitality etiquette when you’re buying gifts as one of their guests? Here are 4 things you need to know about etiquette in

7 Jun 2017
By Isabelle Demeunynck

Chinese Lingo on the Internet

A lot of the textual Chinese lingo used by locals is made up of numbers. While this appears to be some kind of code, all you have to do is simply sound out

31 May 2017
By Isabelle Demeunynck

Chinese Slang

Word on the streets is that Chinese slang is original, sometimes being an accurate translation of English, other times seemingly originating elsewhere

24 May 2017
By Isabelle Demeunynck

China's Richest

The juxtaposition of China’s richest and poorest creates an ever-present effect on those trying to keep up. But who exactly are the richest players?

17 May 2017
By Isabelle Demeunynck

Become a Chinese Master Chef

Can't decide which Chinese dish to choose when venturing out to local restaurants? Their menus are often in Chinese, so here are 5 dishes to look out for!

10 May 2017
By Isabelle Demeunynck

Guestblog: How To Negotiate A Salary In China

This week the Hutong School blog was visited by a guest blogger: Laowai Career. Want to learn how to negotiate salary in China? Read more...

9 May 2017
By Isabelle Demeunynck