That was a good read. And it just goes to show that being a non-Chinese performer in China pretty much makes you a laughing stock in the most racist sense. Full Comment>>

It's been a long time since I've seen an article use this kind of creative language here. Excellent piece. Full Comment>>

Great article, and as far as I can tell, it's accurate. Full Comment>>

While I agree with most of what is written in this article, there's also a potential risk that it forgot to explore. Everyone in China knows that the rest of the world is struggling. Your employer knows you'd rather stay in a pandemic-free country whose economy is not on its knees. They might use that as leverage to ... Full Comment>>

Having worked for three tech companies in China myself, I can confirm that most of these are true to some degree. It depends on how big the company is, how well-funded they are, and (of course) how well they are doing financially. Full Comment>>

Why don't you ask the Chinese embassy in your country? Full Comment>>

I think what you wrote makes a lot of sense. Administrative functions in China tend to keep close tabs on all foreigners, and it's highly unlikely that foreigners that are here legally would find themselves in situations like those described in the article, although there might be exceptions of course. With that ... Full Comment>>

Because that's the data they had access to? Full Comment>>

Based on my own experience, I would say that the information in this article is quite accurate. Full Comment>>

For once we agree. China is not a place to settle down and create a stable life for yourself. Among a plethora of other reasons, it's also almost impossible to a permanent residence/ green card in the country. Only a handful of foreigners have what it takes to mentally adjust to a permanent life in China, and even ... Full Comment>>

OK boomer. Full Comment>>

There's no denying the fact that material wealth plays a significant role when choosing a partner in China. But I wonder if this is a transient behavior - assuming that the country keeps in developing. Men with money basically mean more security and stability in a society that severely lacks social welfare (China is ... Full Comment>>

Correct. Full Comment>>

Not a bad first article. Sure, the topic might be a little overdone, but the angle is decent enough. Full Comment>>

Look, I'm the first guy to criticize China for all its faults and minor (and major) annoyances. But you're nothing short of demeaning 1.4 billion people as if they are all racist and xenophobic, bad drivers and deeply immoral and unhealthy. If that's how you view them, then you better leave this country because you ... Full Comment>>

Bro, I think it's time for you to repatriate from whence you came. China's evidently not good for you. Full Comment>>

Are you OK? Full Comment>>

+10 to your social credit score. Well done, (non)-citizen. Full Comment>>

I think you make a pretty good point there actually. Non-westerners are probably just so darn happy to be in a place that is not their flawed home country. Smug Westerners, on the other hand, will look at China and find so many things lacking; sub-par insulation and ventilation, undrinkable tap water and too much ... Full Comment>>

I would offer you a scathing rebuttal... If I knew what on God's green earth you wrote to begin with. Full Comment>>

Nice catch. If you're still on probation you will not get any severance pay, and your 30-day notice will be significantly shorter (three days, I believe). That means you certainly have a valid reason to be on edge during your probation, although a lot of companies will have shorter probation periods for foreigners - ... Full Comment>>

Sometimes, yes. Full Comment>>

Why thank you very much, random photogenic Russian on the Internet. Full Comment>>

Nice article Lewis, certainly one of your best ones so far! Full Comment>>

For your sake, I sure hope you're not an English teacher. Full Comment>>