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What makes me want to stay in China?
Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about those foreigners that come to China and not only stay here for a while, but make their permanent home here. I know more and more expats, or shall we call them immigrants, who have been living here for more than 10 or even more than 20 years. A friend asked what keeps these foreigners here? Do they have similar characteristics? And indeed I think they do. Chinese spouse or family member All longtime expats that I know here in Guangzhou are married to a Chinese spouse. It’s natural that you settle in here if you have found your love here as well. This…
Spring greetings from a very unusual Spring
When 2019 turned into 2020 none of us had an idea of what kind of a year this would be like. In January I still visited the Huangpu Old Village with my daughter and had a great time without having…
So me and my husband started a YouTube channel!
We started a YouTube channel called Guangzhou Expat! Never did I know that I would be saying or writing those words down for real! But that’s what happened, me and my Guangzhou hubby started a channel and are now learning…
In times like these, we need to spread some love! 80+ residents saying I Love Guangzhou
In times of pandemic, it’s not only the virus that spreads, it’s also the fear. Fear can sometimes bring out the worst in us, hate. What can we do when people are afraid and when it comes out as hate…
Back home – expats share their journey of returning to Guangzhou during pandemic
When the epidemic started in China, many foreigners living in Guangzhou were on holidays or went back in their home country. Now they are returning to their life and work, perhaps for their pets! I interviewed three foreigners on their…
