MrAngel on news More Foreigners Studying in China than Ever Before(5 comments)
I respectfully disagree with this comment. Mainland China’s universities do not count Hong Kong, Xinjiang or Tibet students as international students. They have a special category (港澳台) for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan students. These students have a different passport than Mainland students, hence the different ... Full Comment>>
MrAngel on MrAngel 's blog How to be politically correct in China?(2 comments)
True. Thank you "Barnaby" for pointing out the mistake. It has now been corrected. Full Comment>>
MrAngel on news 6 Fun Part Time Jobs in China(2 comments)
Interesting article Full Comment>>
MrAngel on news Want to Learn Kung Fu in China? Read This First(5 comments)
Regarding the “practicality” of Kung Fu, no martial art simulates real fighting. I have practiced different martial arts (Judo, Tae Kwon Do) and some combat sports ( Freestyle Wrestling, MMA), and I can tell you that no martial art simulates real fighting. If you are looking for a practical self defense style of ... Full Comment>>
MrAngel on news Chinese Universities Ranked Among Best in Asia(6 comments)
Plagiarism in college is a problem, but is not solely a China problem. Full Comment>>
MrAngel on news Beginners Guide: An Introduction to Working in China(15 comments)
The job market for foreigners in China is very competitive, especially in first tier cities like Beijing or Shanghai. Foreigners should also consider looking for employment opportunities in second and third tier cities. Full Comment>>
MrAngel on news Survival of the Fittest: The Difficulties of Finding a Job as a Foreigner(61 comments)
In China looks, ethnicities, and skin colors are all issues when looking for a job. I have seen Chinese-Americans (born and raise in the USA) being deprived of jobs as English teachers because “they look Asian”. The same way I have seen white looking Slavs with a poor English level being hired for English teaching ... Full Comment>>
MrAngel on news Survival of the Fittest: The Difficulties of Finding a Job as a Foreigner(61 comments)
I respectfully disagree with this comment. You are trying to associate “accents” with ethnic groups or skin color, which is absurd. A person’s accent depends on the place and environment he or she grew up. A person’s accent could be more influenced by the way the people that raised them spoke or their ... Full Comment>>
MrAngel on news 5 Ways to Keep Your Sanity as a Foreigner Living in China (3 comments)
Absolutely true. Having a Wechat and exploring other Chinese social media and apps (especially Alipay) is a good way of staying sane in China. Full Comment>>