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How to See a Detailed Monthly Breakdown of WeChat Payments

How to See a Detailed Monthly Breakdown of WeChat Payments

Posted by | Aug 4, 2022 | , |

There are tons of tips and tricks that you can do on WeChat, and bets are there are probably quite a few that most people aren’t even aware of. One such useful trick that you might not know about is being able to view a detailed breakdown of your WeChat payments.  In this breakdown you can see monthly payments going back about eight months, with summaries of how much you spent on certain apps or in certain venues. This is a great way to keep track of your money, see possible ways to save or just satisfy your curiosity...

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What Is a Fapiao? How Does It Work? When Do I Need One? We Explain Everything

What Is a Fapiao? How Does It Work? When Do I Need One? We Explain Everything

Posted by | Aug 4, 2022 | , |

Ok so we said we'd explain everything there is to know about fapiao, but frankly, we can't. The fapiao system is so complicated, labyrinthine and corrupt, we'd never get this thing done and we're writers, not tax accountants. What we can do, however, is focus on giving you a broad understanding of how fapiaos work, and how they're likely to affect or be needed by most foreigners employed locally here in China. If after reading this you still require more expert advice about fapiaos and your financial situation in general, please talk to a qualified accountant. What is a fapiao? A fāpiào (发票) may translate literally as "invoice"...

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他妈的: How to Drop the F-Word Properly in Chinese

他妈的: How to Drop the F-Word Properly in Chinese

Posted by | Aug 4, 2022 | |

In this week's Mandarin Monday, we'll focus on what we all need to know for those emergency situations where polite talk just doesn't do the trick: profanity. While we don't suggest that you drop f-bombs in every sentence from now on, sometimes you do need a word that stops people in their tracks and raises a couple of eyebrows. First, the basics. “F*ck” (the verb) can be directly translated into Chinese as 操 (cào), but honestly that's only for the most extreme of circumstances. A slightly more polite term to use instead is 他妈的 (tā mā de), literally "his mother."...

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Taking the Train? China Has Some New Rules to Follow

Taking the Train? China Has Some New Rules to Follow

Posted by | Jul 16, 2022 | , |

If you’ve ever boarded a train in China, you don’t need a reminder of the security checks as you enter the station – not to mention the checking of health codes and test results during the COVID age.  Well, China has just made a few changes to rules regarding certain luggage items. The National Railway Administration of the People’s Republic of China announced that the changes will come into effect on July 1.  Here are the changes you should be aware of:  Alcoholic Drinks Must be in a sealed container and clearly labeled  Drinks 24%-70% alcohol cannot exceed total...

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Are Chinese Consumers Ditching Sweet Treats?

Are Chinese Consumers Ditching Sweet Treats?

Posted by | Jul 16, 2022 | |

The pandemic has disrupted our plans for, well, almost everything, and for many, it has even led to a change of profession. For Heimi (who requested we refer to her by her business pseudonym), a scriptwriter with nearly a decade of professional experience, COVID-19 brought about a new relationship… with bread. “As someone who studies art, scripts are a medium of self-expression. Bread is also my self-expression,” Heimi, a 31-year-old home baker, tells That’s from her home in Beijing.  “I was abroad when Wuhan first reported the COVID-19 outbreak,” Heimi says. “After I came back home, the whole [film]...

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