Many foreigners who study or work in China have heard of the acronym VPN. However, not all of them know what exactly that means. Basically, this term stands for a virtual private network, and it’s a method commonly used for carrying out remote access by directing your internet traffic through a private VPN tunnel. One […]
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How to Survive Winter in Shanghai
When you live in a foreign country, speaking the language is often not enough – you need to educate yourself on the local weather, too. Especially if you are planning to stay there for a long term. In this post, you will learn how to survive Shanghai’s freezing winters ❄ Winter season in the Southern part of China is truly […]
Quick Facts About Housing Prices In Beijing and Shanghai
All Chinese people dream and work hard just to buy a house, preferably without a mortgage. However, soaring housing prices in China continue to turn those dreams into nightmares. Here are some quick facts about housing prices in Beijing and Shanghai. Housing prices in Beijing Back in 2015, being the capital of China, Beijing was already 8th […]
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Is Getting A Taxi In Shanghai That Hard ?
Taxis in Shanghai can be a frustrating source of nerves. Maybe you’ve stood for what seems like forever as cab after cab passes you by. Or you’ve mistakenly gotten one at rush hour because you thought it’d be faster than taking the metro – only to astonishingly tick away the last few seconds to your […]