Chapter 38: No Job, No Visa
My China job and visa were catastrophically lost one afternoon in January, when I finally confronted the boss of the Chinese Internet company where I worked.
Read moreChina Blogs by Western Women who Love Chinese Men
As we remember the women who make a difference in our world, there’s one minority voice we shouldn’t forget — the Western women who love Chinese men.
China blogs are still a man’s world, so our voices are often lost in the comments and trackbacks. But Western women who love Chinese men have a unique perspective to a woman’s experience in China — which makes their blogs even more valuable in the blogsphere. Here’s my list, in alphabetical order (according to the blog’s name).
Read moreAsk the Yangxifu: Indirect Dating and Chinese Men
How can you tell Chinese men want to date you — or are dating you? Tips on how to know if he’s just a friend or a Chinese boyfriend.
Read moreChapter 37: Forgotten Workers and Contracts
What happens when your company in China forgets you? They had forgotten my Ayi, forgotten the contracts of many current workers. And then, they forgot me and my contract.
Read moreInterview on China Travel 2.0
In an interview with China Travel 2.0, I talk about my first China impressions, learning Chinese, meeting my Chinese inlaws, and tips on travel around China.
Read moreTravel China with the Yangxifu: Yuelu Academy and Yuelu Mountain, Changsha
Travel China with the Yangxifu takes you on a stroll through the relaxing and historical Yuelu Academy — one of China’s oldest learning centers — and the nearby Yuelu Mountain, a green retreat from city life filled with small, but fascinating, attractions.
Read moreChapter 36: Leaning on Your Chinese Friends and Lovers
In China, sometimes you have to depend on your Chinese friends. I had to, when I sprained my left ankle, and discovered I lived in a disabled unfriendly apartment.
Read moreChapter 35: The Wrong, Painful Step
When you live in China as a foreigner, sometimes you lose your way. I did one dark winter evening in Hangzhou, and seriously sprained my ankle.
Read moreWestern Wives, Chinese Husbands — Guest Interview Piece at Middle Kingdom Life
Four Western women with Chinese husbands talk about what it takes to go from Chinese boyfriend to marriage with Chinese men. A guest article in Middle Kingdom Life.
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Ask the Yangxifu: What To Consider Before Moving To China
What should a cross-cultural couple (Chinese-foreigner) consider before moving to China — to live permanently? Here are some issues you should know ahead, from career and visa to the environment and real estate.
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