That Weird Feeling Of Inviting Myself To Re-Enter China (China Visa from Thailand) Why? Because it has been about 10 years since I received my work permit from the Chinese company I invested in setting up in China (read WFOE 99999 article) and issued myself a work permit (ie self employed). Since moving out of China, I am did not …
Imagine Being Stuck in China?
Imagine Not being able to leave China? Foreigner Who CAN’T Leave China (When I was Saying Foreigners Are Leaving China) So today I’m sharing the opposite issue of what I have been through and noticing – instead of the trend of foreigners leaving China – today we have a friend who can’t leave! John Graham, a friend and expat in …
The Mass Exodus of Foreigners From China: Mentioned in ADV China Video
Why are foreigners leaving? On New Year’s Eve the crew from ADV China uploaded a video about the Mass Exodus of Foreigners From China – check it out here, also embedded below
Christmas In China Another Year
So Another Christmas In China – Life Will Ever Be The Same? A couple days to Christmas as I post this. I had a nice call with a friend who lived in China over 10 years and is now back in America. He said it is the same feeling as if he was in China. Well, not exactly, but he …
China Tour Guide, First China Experience Memory Lane
How it feels on your first trip to China China Tour Guide, First China Experience Memory Lane Mike’s Blog 117 It has been 10 years for me since my first trip here – but I had the pleasure to greet Suzie (String Story) on her first entry to China via Huang Gang Border. What was meant to be a 1 …
Left Motivated To Build More – Grow a Global Empire From Asia
Left Motivated To Build More – Grow a Global Empire From Asia Mike’s Blog 116 The Gary Vee and Rise Conference has re-ignited my passion to do what I am doing – to build a platform to help businesses grow a global empire from Asia direct. Seeing all the startups and speakers, and of course a front row seat at …
Foreigners Leaving China – What’s The Reason?
Why are so many foreigners leaving China? What is the situation with people coming and going from China, let’s talk about it
You know you’ve been in China too long when……
Good one I’ve sen going around Wechat groups today – sharing here on the blog for the records 😉 A bunch of these I am guilty of…. “knowing when you’ve been in China too long”…. 1. You’re at an expensive western restaurant and don’t even notice the guy at the next table yelling into his cell phone 2. You enjoy …
Making Long Term Moves – Buy Overvalued Chinese Real Estate?
Marriage life, is a still rather new world for me. A great new chapter in life, don’t get me wrong, I’m a happy man. One of the biggest changes I can say is that it makes you think much more long term. Set down roots, make decisions for next 5 years, 10 years, college education for kids, lifetime. Kind of …
October Is Going To Be A Busy Month!
Here is my crazy outline for October 2016. Let’s rock! October Holiday (Mid Autumn Festival) (Flight to Shenyang Wed, Oct 5) – The month will start off with the second biggest holiday in China. We plan to go to hometown in Northeast China (Dong Bei) Shenyang. To see family and celebrate Wendy’s grandmother’s big birthday. DCBKK – Tues Oct 11 …
Who Wants To Ride Share For Canton Fair (Shenzhen/Guangzhou)?
Let’s start Sharing Rides from Shenzhen to Guangzhou and back! Who wants to share a ride with me from Shenzhen to Guangzhou for the Canton Fair? There are more and more services for car sharing. But the trick is to get enough people to pool together. I’m planning to go at least one time – Saturday Oct 22nd in the …
Heading to Shanghai in Early September
Its been a bit over a year since I have been up to Shanghai – it is still one of my top cities in China to visit – maybe I’d go there more but the overseas internet just doesn’t work in China! So I will do all my “Shanghai” catching up in a quick one week trip. Speaking a Wechat …
Pushing This Event – Qianhai Free Trade Zone in Shenzhen, China
The days are coming up quick! This coming Friday we will have an event for the Free Trade Zone – a full day event! This was created after an amazing Cross Border Summit event we had in April – and people were asking about cross border e-commerce and the Free Trade Zone opportunities in China. For about a month and …
My Kids Are Speaking More Chinese Than Me, already!
So I have been really trying lately to improve my Chinese. At least 30 minutes of study each morning, for over a year and a half now. In the middle of HSK 3 studies for those who know the system. But my 2 year old son is still out-speaking me in Chinese at home! I have video calls to my …
Honestly, a Little Nervous in China With South Sea Political Debates
So I rarely get into politics on my blog – but this is hitting home a bit. The recent news about The Hague favoring the Philippines on the discrepancy on the South China Sea and where China can claim its land has scared me. Seems to me more of a military positioning thing – that China wants to be able …