Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are the three major religions in China, although it is true to say that Confucianism is a school of philosophy rather than a religion.
Generally speaking, Chinese people do not have a strong religious inclination but despite this the three main faiths have had a considerable following. The fact that Confucianism is a philosophy rather than religion meant that it became the orthodox doctrine for Chinese intellectuals in the days of the feudalist society. However, these intellectuals did not stick to their doctrine as a believer clings to his belief. Someone summarized the true attitude of Chinese intellectuals as - they followed the teachings of Confucius and Mencius when they were successful but would turn to Taoism when they were frustrated.
Many people say they are Buddhists yet have never read the sutras. Most people will say they believe in gods, destiny, fate, luck and an afterlife. Even so, on most occasions, rather than rely on prayer, people will make decisions all by themselves or resort to either family or friends for help. A visible human being is considered far more reliable than invisible gods or spirits.
From: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/
Jan 13, 2010
Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are the three major religions in China, although it is true to say that Confucianism is a school of philosophy rather than a religion.
Generally speaking, Chinese people do not have a strong religious inclination but despite this the three main faiths have had a considerable following. The fact that Confucianism is a philosophy rather than religion meant that it became the orthodox doctrine for Chinese intellectuals in the days of the feudalist society. However, these intellectuals did not stick to their doctrine as a believer clings to his belief. Someone summarized the true attitude of Chinese intellectuals as - they followed the teachings of Confucius and Mencius when they were successful but would turn to Taoism when they were frustrated.
Many people say they are Buddhists yet have never read the sutras. Most people will say they believe in gods, destiny, fate, luck and an afterlife. Even so, on most occasions, rather than rely on prayer, people will make decisions all by themselves or resort to either family or friends for help. A visible human being is considered far more reliable than invisible gods or spirits.
Generally speaking, Chinese people do not have a strong religious inclination but despite this the three main faiths have had a considerable following. The fact that Confucianism is a philosophy rather than religion meant that it became the orthodox doctrine for Chinese intellectuals in the days of the feudalist society. However, these intellectuals did not stick to their doctrine as a believer clings to his belief. Someone summarized the true attitude of Chinese intellectuals as - they followed the teachings of Confucius and Mencius when they were successful but would turn to Taoism when they were frustrated.
Many people say they are Buddhists yet have never read the sutras. Most people will say they believe in gods, destiny, fate, luck and an afterlife. Even so, on most occasions, rather than rely on prayer, people will make decisions all by themselves or resort to either family or friends for help. A visible human being is considered far more reliable than invisible gods or spirits.
Jan 12, 2010
Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China
Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China,is the most important city in the most populous country on earth, a place with a fabled past facing a 21st century future as one of the world's great metropolises.
Beijing is far more than just a political capital. It is the economic, cultural, diplomatic, and educational heart of the nation, and it has held that status, on and off, for many centuries in its long and glorious history, having been China's capital during the Jin, Yuan
,and Qing dynasties, and for most of the Republican period except 1928-1949. Situated at the heart of the Bohai Gulf economic region, Beijing is an economic powerhouse, with a vast financial sector and enormous industrial muscle in high-tech industries and modern manufacturing, as well as a huge domestic and international tourism sector, which realized revenues of 180.37 billion RMB in 2006. Now poised to host the 2008 Olympic Games, the city seems ready to take its place among great global capitals.
Beijing is home tosome of China's most iconic monuments: the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven are probably the two most-recognized symbols of ancient China, while the images of the Great Wall that most people recognize come from sites around the capital. Its modern architectural achievements are impressive too, despite the ugly concrete and glass canyons that are a legacy of the city's explosive growth in the last 10 years. The glittering National Grand Theater and the cutting-edge architecture of the new CCTV headquarters seem likely to become familiar trademarks of the modern capital.
Beijing is one of the four Chinese cities which are semi-autonomous municipalities in their own right - the other three being Shanghai, Tianjin, and Chongqing. It is surrounded by beautiful highlands to its northwest, and the Great Northern Plain to its south. Five rivers run through the city, which connect it to the eastern Bohai Sea.
Beijing's long and illustrious history started some 400,000 years ago, when Peking Man - an ancient ancestor of Homo Sapiens - was an inhabitant of the region. Records show that Beijing has been an inhabited city for more than three thousand years and served as the capital city for numerous dynasties. Thirty-four emperors have lived in and ruled the nation from Beijing and it has been an important trading city from its earliest days.
The city is a major transportation hub and is easily reached by air and land. It has two airports, four major railway stations and is dotted with bus stations that transport visitors in and out of the city. In terms of city transportation infrastructure, the city has one of the most comprehensive sytems. In order to facilitate transportion for the 2008 Olympics, it is currently revamping its subway and road system.
Although modernization has swept away a lot of old Beijing, the city's traditional past is still there to be found in its hutongs, courtyards, teahouses and temples, and in its incomparable historic sites, among which are numerous UNESCO World Heritage locations which are all under state protection. China's imperial past and political present meet at Tian'anmen Square. The square was built during the Ming Dynasty and expanded after 1949. Tian'anmen Square pays tribute to those that lost their lives during the revolutionary struggle. Around the square are sites central to China's modern and ancient identiy, including the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China and, of course, the Forbidden City, one of the greatest UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Not far from the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square, in the center of Beijing, is Beihai Park. The park's origins as an imperial pleasure-ground go back to the Liao dynasty, and it was expanded and redesigned in the Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Many of the sites and structures in the modern park are the legacy of work done under the Qing Emperor Qianlong. The park features a host of beautiful vistas in both summer and winter, and is full of sites of historic and architectural interest.
The Temple of Heaven, located in the southern part of the city, is a stately and beautiful park which was built during the Ming Dynasty as the site for the most important spiritual obligations of the emperor. The famous triple-roofed Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest is one of the most perfectly-proportioned Ming-era buildings in China, and a famous symbol of Beijing (and, indeed, China). Near the Temple of Heaven, visitors can head to the Beijing Museum of Natural History, which displays an eclectic assortment of pre-historic artifacts and fossils. Along the same theme (and area of town), Liulichang Street offers visitors a glimpse into the past. The 750 meter-long streets was once a place where artists and writers would congregate. Today, it can be considered a living museum.
In terms of major temples, Beijing offers a wide variety, but the most visited include Yonghegong Lama Temple and White Cloud Temple. Both temples remain relatively active, the former being Buddhist and the latter Taoist. Underneath it all, is the ''Underground Great Wall,'' an underground city. The city was constructed as a bomb shelter and built using the materials that were part of the city's walls. The underground city makes a great summer venue due to its cool temperature.
Outside of the city limits lie three of the most wonderful sites: the Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, and the Great Wall at Badaling. The first is an ancient imperial burial site that houses tombs for 13 emperors, of which three are open to the public. On the northwestern side of the city lies the Summer Palace. The palace is mostly known for its Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The palace was used as a summer resort for the imperial court and is dotted with many attractions. The Great Wall at Badaling is the most popular site for viewing the Great Wall. Located to the north of the city, it provides a panoramic view of the area. Today, the wall has modern facilities that allow one to get a grand view of the northern plains.
Other museums that attract visitors to the city include the Ming Huang Wax Museum, which displays wax figures of Chinese emperors, the National Art Museum that displays modern and traditional art, and the Military Museum of Chinese People's Revolution, which displays infantry and other war memorabilia. One of China's most important new cultural institutions is the Capital Museum, which opened in 2006, and houses an extensive and well-curated display of historical artifacts, most with a connection to the Beijing region.
Beijing is known as one of the greatest cultural cities in China. Beijing Opera performances and acrobatic troupes keep those traditional entertainment forms alive, while contemporary clubs and discos thrive in the Sanlitun area and just about every corner of the city.
Beijing is an excellent place to pick up curios, browse through markets and shop in elegant malls. Beijing's ''Four Famous Representative Arts'' are cloisonné (Jingtailan), ivory carvings (Yadiao), jade objects (Yuqi) and carved lacquer wares (Qidiao). There are various types of folk arts and crafts available in Beijing, including flour or clay figurines (Mianren or Nianren), colorful kites, exquisite paper-cuts, Chinese knots and many other traditional handicrafts, which are for sale on the streets. Many visitors cannot go back home without sporting a new Qipao or a Tang suit, which can be tailored to your size. Jade jewelry and amber can be found at any of the jade centers and markets. Visitors should make sure that they get the real deal and purchase them at a reputable store.
Beijing is a great city to go shopping; there are many shopping complexes including Wangfujing Street, Qianmen Dashanlan, Xidan Commercial Street, Guomao Shopping Centre, Oriental Plaza, and Zhongguancun Square. Liulichang Culture Street is an established market selling jewelry, antiques, ancient calligraphy, and paintings. Panjiayuan Folk Culture Market sells antiques, collectibles and decorations, including old books, furniture in ancient styles, jade articles, porcelains, Chinese and foreign coins and folk costumes, etc. Additionally, there are at least nine wholesale markets that sell trendy fashions and traditional Chinese curios.
As the capital of China, Beijing has become the focus for all types of gourmet foods that come from all over China. Traditional Beijing cuisine such as roast duck, imperial cuisine, and hot pot are still the main items on the menu for most locals looking for a special night out. However, as more and more people arrived from other provinces to settle in the capital, other genres of cuisine such as Canton, Sichuan and international cuisine have become a part of what is available in Beijing's restaurants. Now, it is possible to find the widest possible range of excellent food ranging from simple dishes to quite exotic ones.
Relate:
Beijing Guide : http://www.echinacities.com/cityguide/beijing/index.aspx
BEIJING HISTORY：http://chinaesljobs.blogspot.com/2009/03/brief-history-of-beijing.html
Beijing is far more than just a political capital. It is the economic, cultural, diplomatic, and educational heart of the nation, and it has held that status, on and off, for many centuries in its long and glorious history, having been China's capital during the Jin, Yuan
,and Qing dynasties, and for most of the Republican period except 1928-1949. Situated at the heart of the Bohai Gulf economic region, Beijing is an economic powerhouse, with a vast financial sector and enormous industrial muscle in high-tech industries and modern manufacturing, as well as a huge domestic and international tourism sector, which realized revenues of 180.37 billion RMB in 2006. Now poised to host the 2008 Olympic Games, the city seems ready to take its place among great global capitals.
Beijing is home tosome of China's most iconic monuments: the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven are probably the two most-recognized symbols of ancient China, while the images of the Great Wall that most people recognize come from sites around the capital. Its modern architectural achievements are impressive too, despite the ugly concrete and glass canyons that are a legacy of the city's explosive growth in the last 10 years. The glittering National Grand Theater and the cutting-edge architecture of the new CCTV headquarters seem likely to become familiar trademarks of the modern capital.
Beijing is one of the four Chinese cities which are semi-autonomous municipalities in their own right - the other three being Shanghai, Tianjin, and Chongqing. It is surrounded by beautiful highlands to its northwest, and the Great Northern Plain to its south. Five rivers run through the city, which connect it to the eastern Bohai Sea.
Beijing's long and illustrious history started some 400,000 years ago, when Peking Man - an ancient ancestor of Homo Sapiens - was an inhabitant of the region. Records show that Beijing has been an inhabited city for more than three thousand years and served as the capital city for numerous dynasties. Thirty-four emperors have lived in and ruled the nation from Beijing and it has been an important trading city from its earliest days.
The city is a major transportation hub and is easily reached by air and land. It has two airports, four major railway stations and is dotted with bus stations that transport visitors in and out of the city. In terms of city transportation infrastructure, the city has one of the most comprehensive sytems. In order to facilitate transportion for the 2008 Olympics, it is currently revamping its subway and road system.
Although modernization has swept away a lot of old Beijing, the city's traditional past is still there to be found in its hutongs, courtyards, teahouses and temples, and in its incomparable historic sites, among which are numerous UNESCO World Heritage locations which are all under state protection. China's imperial past and political present meet at Tian'anmen Square. The square was built during the Ming Dynasty and expanded after 1949. Tian'anmen Square pays tribute to those that lost their lives during the revolutionary struggle. Around the square are sites central to China's modern and ancient identiy, including the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China and, of course, the Forbidden City, one of the greatest UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Not far from the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square, in the center of Beijing, is Beihai Park. The park's origins as an imperial pleasure-ground go back to the Liao dynasty, and it was expanded and redesigned in the Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Many of the sites and structures in the modern park are the legacy of work done under the Qing Emperor Qianlong. The park features a host of beautiful vistas in both summer and winter, and is full of sites of historic and architectural interest.
The Temple of Heaven, located in the southern part of the city, is a stately and beautiful park which was built during the Ming Dynasty as the site for the most important spiritual obligations of the emperor. The famous triple-roofed Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest is one of the most perfectly-proportioned Ming-era buildings in China, and a famous symbol of Beijing (and, indeed, China). Near the Temple of Heaven, visitors can head to the Beijing Museum of Natural History, which displays an eclectic assortment of pre-historic artifacts and fossils. Along the same theme (and area of town), Liulichang Street offers visitors a glimpse into the past. The 750 meter-long streets was once a place where artists and writers would congregate. Today, it can be considered a living museum.
In terms of major temples, Beijing offers a wide variety, but the most visited include Yonghegong Lama Temple and White Cloud Temple. Both temples remain relatively active, the former being Buddhist and the latter Taoist. Underneath it all, is the ''Underground Great Wall,'' an underground city. The city was constructed as a bomb shelter and built using the materials that were part of the city's walls. The underground city makes a great summer venue due to its cool temperature.
Outside of the city limits lie three of the most wonderful sites: the Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, and the Great Wall at Badaling. The first is an ancient imperial burial site that houses tombs for 13 emperors, of which three are open to the public. On the northwestern side of the city lies the Summer Palace. The palace is mostly known for its Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The palace was used as a summer resort for the imperial court and is dotted with many attractions. The Great Wall at Badaling is the most popular site for viewing the Great Wall. Located to the north of the city, it provides a panoramic view of the area. Today, the wall has modern facilities that allow one to get a grand view of the northern plains.
Other museums that attract visitors to the city include the Ming Huang Wax Museum, which displays wax figures of Chinese emperors, the National Art Museum that displays modern and traditional art, and the Military Museum of Chinese People's Revolution, which displays infantry and other war memorabilia. One of China's most important new cultural institutions is the Capital Museum, which opened in 2006, and houses an extensive and well-curated display of historical artifacts, most with a connection to the Beijing region.
Beijing is known as one of the greatest cultural cities in China. Beijing Opera performances and acrobatic troupes keep those traditional entertainment forms alive, while contemporary clubs and discos thrive in the Sanlitun area and just about every corner of the city.
Beijing is an excellent place to pick up curios, browse through markets and shop in elegant malls. Beijing's ''Four Famous Representative Arts'' are cloisonné (Jingtailan), ivory carvings (Yadiao), jade objects (Yuqi) and carved lacquer wares (Qidiao). There are various types of folk arts and crafts available in Beijing, including flour or clay figurines (Mianren or Nianren), colorful kites, exquisite paper-cuts, Chinese knots and many other traditional handicrafts, which are for sale on the streets. Many visitors cannot go back home without sporting a new Qipao or a Tang suit, which can be tailored to your size. Jade jewelry and amber can be found at any of the jade centers and markets. Visitors should make sure that they get the real deal and purchase them at a reputable store.
Beijing is a great city to go shopping; there are many shopping complexes including Wangfujing Street, Qianmen Dashanlan, Xidan Commercial Street, Guomao Shopping Centre, Oriental Plaza, and Zhongguancun Square. Liulichang Culture Street is an established market selling jewelry, antiques, ancient calligraphy, and paintings. Panjiayuan Folk Culture Market sells antiques, collectibles and decorations, including old books, furniture in ancient styles, jade articles, porcelains, Chinese and foreign coins and folk costumes, etc. Additionally, there are at least nine wholesale markets that sell trendy fashions and traditional Chinese curios.
As the capital of China, Beijing has become the focus for all types of gourmet foods that come from all over China. Traditional Beijing cuisine such as roast duck, imperial cuisine, and hot pot are still the main items on the menu for most locals looking for a special night out. However, as more and more people arrived from other provinces to settle in the capital, other genres of cuisine such as Canton, Sichuan and international cuisine have become a part of what is available in Beijing's restaurants. Now, it is possible to find the widest possible range of excellent food ranging from simple dishes to quite exotic ones.
Relate:
Beijing Guide : http://www.echinacities.com/cityguide/beijing/index.aspx
BEIJING HISTORY：http://chinaesljobs.blogspot.com/2009/03/brief-history-of-beijing.html
How to Find a Job in China
How to give gifts in China ?
A few simple ways to finding a job in China
If you want to work in China,we can help you and give you an opportunity. Working in China is in deed a chanllege for a foreigner. We konw many foreigners who are very interested in China.
Simply, if you have a bachelor degree and your native language is English,you may have a chance to get a job which teach English in China,especially oral English. China has more than 5000 schools need Foreign English teachers,so it's very easy to get such a job in China.
Chinese are friendly,they always be happy to help foreigners. And students in China are very polite,and they always study hard.
Find a school and teach English.
For the majority of China's history and even late into the 20th century, the government had closed off its borders to foreigners - especially to foreigners from the Western World. Now, with its fast growing economy, the Chinese are realizing that English is a necessity in order to become the global power she once was.
Luckily, for people who can speak English, this allows for greater opportunities for teaching English and for picking and choosing the kind of educational environment they wish to work in their price. This is the easiest way to find a job in China because whoever your employer is, that person will bend over backwards to make sure you get the proper immigration documents to allow you to legally stay in the country for longer than the 30 - 90 days that a tourist is usually allotted.
If you wish to be paid a U.S. salary, but live on a Chinese budget, then apply for the U.S. State Department. There is a written and oral exam. During the oral exam, note that your first preference is to have a job in China, ask to work in the Admin Section of the Consulate and do not show any emotion during the oral interview phase of the examination. You'll be checking visas for the first two years of your stay, but you will surely have a job in China and a nice place to stay on U.S. soil in mainland China.
If you can get a job with a major U.S. newspaper with a branch in Beijing or Shanghai, I suggest you try going that path as well. Since China is like the Wild West of the 1800s right now, it is always changing and there is always so much news that is happening.
Relate:
What are the advantages of teaching and learning in China?
A few simple ways to finding a job in China
If you want to work in China,we can help you and give you an opportunity. Working in China is in deed a chanllege for a foreigner. We konw many foreigners who are very interested in China.
Simply, if you have a bachelor degree and your native language is English,you may have a chance to get a job which teach English in China,especially oral English. China has more than 5000 schools need Foreign English teachers,so it's very easy to get such a job in China.
Chinese are friendly,they always be happy to help foreigners. And students in China are very polite,and they always study hard.
Find a school and teach English.
For the majority of China's history and even late into the 20th century, the government had closed off its borders to foreigners - especially to foreigners from the Western World. Now, with its fast growing economy, the Chinese are realizing that English is a necessity in order to become the global power she once was.
Luckily, for people who can speak English, this allows for greater opportunities for teaching English and for picking and choosing the kind of educational environment they wish to work in their price. This is the easiest way to find a job in China because whoever your employer is, that person will bend over backwards to make sure you get the proper immigration documents to allow you to legally stay in the country for longer than the 30 - 90 days that a tourist is usually allotted.
If you wish to be paid a U.S. salary, but live on a Chinese budget, then apply for the U.S. State Department. There is a written and oral exam. During the oral exam, note that your first preference is to have a job in China, ask to work in the Admin Section of the Consulate and do not show any emotion during the oral interview phase of the examination. You'll be checking visas for the first two years of your stay, but you will surely have a job in China and a nice place to stay on U.S. soil in mainland China.
If you can get a job with a major U.S. newspaper with a branch in Beijing or Shanghai, I suggest you try going that path as well. Since China is like the Wild West of the 1800s right now, it is always changing and there is always so much news that is happening.
Relate:
What are the advantages of teaching and learning in China?
How to give gifts in China
It is important to know that gifts are a major part of the Chinese culture. For example, the Chinese would much rather reciprocate a gift with another gift than to send a ‘thank you'card. When visiting someone in China, especially if you are a guest in their house, it is imperative that you bring a gift (whatever the monetary value) to show respect to the host.
Gifts / Gift Etiquette in China
Bringing a gift for your friend, relative, business partner, or host is a good idea. Depending on the nature of your visit, your gift may vary. Gifts are an important way to build relationships in China.
Chinese are fond of items that are not accessible in China. For example, items that are hand-made, from your country, or both, are highly valued.
The Chinese do not usually open gifts when they receive them. You should not open a gift given to you unless they insist.
The Chinese will decline a gift two or three times (sometimes even more) before accepting. Do not give up on the first try, but be sensitive to genuine refusals.
A proper way to show appreciation for a gift is another gift in return, as opposed to thank you cards.
Chinese Gift Symbolism, Gift-Giving, Gift Advice, Taboos
Do not give knives, scissors as they symbolize breaking a relationship. Also avoid clocks, or anything in sets of four (four is an unlucky number as it sounds like “death”). Six, eight and nine are a lucky numbers.
For business relations, foreign cigarettes, cognac, fine whiskey, and quality wines are great gift ideas.
Insider Tip:
If you know that your contact likes chocolate, consider bringing some high-end chocolate, as Chinese chocolate is waxy and lacks flavor. Anything you can get at a Western market or grocery story will suffice, but specialty chocolate will be sure to leave a lasting impression.
Chinese avoid giving each other clocks as gifts are because the phrase “give a clock as a gift” is “song zhong”, which in Chinese sounds like you are “wishing someone death.” This does not apply to watches, just clocks.
Never slice a pear in two and offer a half to someone (especially if you like them). This is symbolic of breaking up, because the phrase is “li kai”, which has the double meaning of “cut a pear” and “break up”.If you love someone, you can buy them a belt. It means that you want to “hold them” forever! Watches and wallets are also good gifts for lovebirds.
Traditional western “love” gifts (like chocolate and roses) are becoming more common.
For the Mid-Autumn Festival, or “Zhong Qiu Jie”, (roughly falls in September) you should give a box of moon cake and give walnuts.A flower arrangement is an acceptable gift, but never give white chrysanthemums, or any white flowers for that matter, as they are traditionally used for funerals.
Giving an apple basket is nice because apple, or “ping guo”, sounds like peace.
If someone has just moved into a new house, it would be appropriate to give a vase, or “hua ping”, as it also sounds like peace.
If someone opens a store or starts a business, give the bamboo flower or “shui zhu” as a gift. By giving this gift, as represented by the many rings in the bamboo stem, you are wishing them continual growth and income.
Gifts can be wrapped or presented in a gift bag, but do not choose the color white. Red and gold are the best colors for gift paper, bags, or boxes.
Gifts / Gift Etiquette in China
Bringing a gift for your friend, relative, business partner, or host is a good idea. Depending on the nature of your visit, your gift may vary. Gifts are an important way to build relationships in China.
Chinese are fond of items that are not accessible in China. For example, items that are hand-made, from your country, or both, are highly valued.
The Chinese do not usually open gifts when they receive them. You should not open a gift given to you unless they insist.
The Chinese will decline a gift two or three times (sometimes even more) before accepting. Do not give up on the first try, but be sensitive to genuine refusals.
A proper way to show appreciation for a gift is another gift in return, as opposed to thank you cards.
Chinese Gift Symbolism, Gift-Giving, Gift Advice, Taboos
Do not give knives, scissors as they symbolize breaking a relationship. Also avoid clocks, or anything in sets of four (four is an unlucky number as it sounds like “death”). Six, eight and nine are a lucky numbers.
For business relations, foreign cigarettes, cognac, fine whiskey, and quality wines are great gift ideas.
Insider Tip:
If you know that your contact likes chocolate, consider bringing some high-end chocolate, as Chinese chocolate is waxy and lacks flavor. Anything you can get at a Western market or grocery story will suffice, but specialty chocolate will be sure to leave a lasting impression.
Chinese avoid giving each other clocks as gifts are because the phrase “give a clock as a gift” is “song zhong”, which in Chinese sounds like you are “wishing someone death.” This does not apply to watches, just clocks.
Never slice a pear in two and offer a half to someone (especially if you like them). This is symbolic of breaking up, because the phrase is “li kai”, which has the double meaning of “cut a pear” and “break up”.If you love someone, you can buy them a belt. It means that you want to “hold them” forever! Watches and wallets are also good gifts for lovebirds.
Traditional western “love” gifts (like chocolate and roses) are becoming more common.
For the Mid-Autumn Festival, or “Zhong Qiu Jie”, (roughly falls in September) you should give a box of moon cake and give walnuts.A flower arrangement is an acceptable gift, but never give white chrysanthemums, or any white flowers for that matter, as they are traditionally used for funerals.
Giving an apple basket is nice because apple, or “ping guo”, sounds like peace.
If someone has just moved into a new house, it would be appropriate to give a vase, or “hua ping”, as it also sounds like peace.
If someone opens a store or starts a business, give the bamboo flower or “shui zhu” as a gift. By giving this gift, as represented by the many rings in the bamboo stem, you are wishing them continual growth and income.
Gifts can be wrapped or presented in a gift bag, but do not choose the color white. Red and gold are the best colors for gift paper, bags, or boxes.
Jan 11, 2010
What are the advantages of teaching and learning in China?
It is an excellent way to learn about the Chinese culture, customs, and behavior. You can teach English to the Chinese and share your culture with them, but also can learn Mandarin Chinese from them. Besides, you will make many friends with both the locals and other foreign teachers and build useful network.
It is especially helpful if you want to pursue an international career in the future, as China is a rapidly developing country and is playing a bigger role in the world economy and politics. Besides, you will be offered free accommodation, a salary, and in some cases, free meals, airfare reimbursement, and free excursions!
how to find a esl job in china?
It is especially helpful if you want to pursue an international career in the future, as China is a rapidly developing country and is playing a bigger role in the world economy and politics. Besides, you will be offered free accommodation, a salary, and in some cases, free meals, airfare reimbursement, and free excursions!
how to find a esl job in china?
Jan 10, 2010
A few simple ways to finding a job in China
If you want to work in China,we can help you and give you an opportunity. Working in China is in deed a chanllege for a foreigner. We konw many foreigners who are very interested in China.
Simply, if you have a bachelor degree and your native language is English,you may have a chance to get a job which teach English in China,especially oral English. China has more than 5000 schools need Foreign English teachers,so it's very easy to get such a job in China.
Chinese are friendly,they always be happy to help foreigners. And students in China are very polite,and they always study hard.
Find a school and teach English.
For the majority of China's history and even late into the 20th century, the government had closed off its borders to foreigners - especially to foreigners from the Western World. Now, with its fast growing economy, the Chinese are realizing that English is a necessity in order to become the global power she once was.
Luckily, for people who can speak English, this allows for greater opportunities for teaching English and for picking and choosing the kind of educational environment they wish to work in their price. This is the easiest way to find a job in China because whoever your employer is, that person will bend over backwards to make sure you get the proper immigration documents to allow you to legally stay in the country for longer than the 30 - 90 days that a tourist is usually allotted.
If you wish to be paid a U.S. salary, but live on a Chinese budget, then apply for the U.S. State Department. There is a written and oral exam. During the oral exam, note that your first preference is to have a job in China, ask to work in the Admin Section of the Consulate and do not show any emotion during the oral interview phase of the examination. You'll be checking visas for the first two years of your stay, but you will surely have a job in China and a nice place to stay on U.S. soil in mainland China.
If you can get a job with a major U.S. newspaper with a branch in Beijing or Shanghai, I suggest you try going that path as well. Since China is like the Wild West of the 1800s right now, it is always changing and there is always so much news that is happening.
You can also go to any of the tourist cities and find the areas where all the backpackers stay. Talk and hang out with them. They are a wealth of information
www.jobsearch-china.com can provide a large number of jop positions for foreigners in China. And foreigners will be welcome in any province of China. And foreigners may need to know,China not only means Beijing,there are 31 provinces in China! And from South to North,there are more than 5000 kms!
If you want to work in China,we can help you and give you an opportunity. Working in China is in deed a chanllege for a foreigner. We konw many foreigners who are very interested in China.
Simply, if you have a bachelor degree and your native language is English,you may have a chance to get a job which teach English in China,especially oral English. China has more than 5000 schools need Foreign English teachers,so it's very easy to get such a job in China.
Chinese are friendly,they always be happy to help foreigners. And students in China are very polite,and they always study hard.
Find a school and teach English.
For the majority of China's history and even late into the 20th century, the government had closed off its borders to foreigners - especially to foreigners from the Western World. Now, with its fast growing economy, the Chinese are realizing that English is a necessity in order to become the global power she once was.
Luckily, for people who can speak English, this allows for greater opportunities for teaching English and for picking and choosing the kind of educational environment they wish to work in their price. This is the easiest way to find a job in China because whoever your employer is, that person will bend over backwards to make sure you get the proper immigration documents to allow you to legally stay in the country for longer than the 30 - 90 days that a tourist is usually allotted.
If you wish to be paid a U.S. salary, but live on a Chinese budget, then apply for the U.S. State Department. There is a written and oral exam. During the oral exam, note that your first preference is to have a job in China, ask to work in the Admin Section of the Consulate and do not show any emotion during the oral interview phase of the examination. You'll be checking visas for the first two years of your stay, but you will surely have a job in China and a nice place to stay on U.S. soil in mainland China.
If you can get a job with a major U.S. newspaper with a branch in Beijing or Shanghai, I suggest you try going that path as well. Since China is like the Wild West of the 1800s right now, it is always changing and there is always so much news that is happening.
You can also go to any of the tourist cities and find the areas where all the backpackers stay. Talk and hang out with them. They are a wealth of information
www.jobsearch-china.com can provide a large number of jop positions for foreigners in China. And foreigners will be welcome in any province of China. And foreigners may need to know,China not only means Beijing,there are 31 provinces in China! And from South to North,there are more than 5000 kms!
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