Blog Author - Annie Wang

Who Ya Gonna Call? Foreigner Friendly Emergency Numbers and More
In the event of an emergency, the last thing you want is to be fumbling around for a phone number.
Common Scams and Tips on What to Do When Life in China Goes Wrong
Some of the crucial rules that all foreigners should know in China as well as the rights that you have while residing in Beijing.
Law of the (Beijing) Land: Laws, Rights, Scams, and In Case of an Emergency
Thefts can be more common than one would like to think in Beijing. Below are some of the commonly seized items and what to do post-theft.
How to Open Your Own WeChat Shop: Start Selling to a Wider Online Audience
In addition to WeChat Wallet for beginners, more advanced users looking to sell products on the app can open their own WeChat shop.
Belt and Road Initiative Expands Study Exchanges in China and Abroad
China may see more student diversity within the next few years.
Building Lifelong Skills, One Cup at a Time at GoodWorks Coffee
GoodWorks Coffee and Tea aims to provide professional training and jobs to orphans who have aged out programs, at-risk teens, and those who have p
From Americans Abroad to the US: It’s Time for Dialogue, Not Argumentation
Below is an opinion piece written by Annie Wang, Iris Kim, and Lyssa Freese who are stationed in China, looking at the US from the outside.
The Other Beijing Zoo
Cheap shopping is easy to find in Beijing, but let’s face it: Silk Street and Yashow can feel like tourist...