Beijing Expats

Ni hao. I'm new to Beijing and looking to find friends. 8 Replies

Hello everyone,My name is Helen and I'm from the UK. I've just moved to Beijing.....like yesterday! I don't know anyone here at all, so I'm looking to find friends and also ask for advice as to where…

Started by Helen Ridehalgh. Last reply by Helen Ridehalgh Mar 10.

New guy in Town 5 Replies

I'm a new guy in town who is looking to make new friends, see new things and hopefully learn a thing or two about myself.I'll be living in Tianjin so it's not too far from Beijing.Hope there are peop…

Started by Alfred. Last reply by Helen Ridehalgh Mar 1.

Mix Business with Pleasure on 23 Feb

This special evening brings together, on a monthly basis, about 100 - 120 Expatriate and English speaking Chinese Entrepreneurs, Businesspeople, Global Mobility Professionals and people who work in F…

Started by Colin Feb 18.

CNY and Alone in Beijing?

"Spring is in the Air" Fashion Media and Creative Industries Networking Evening09 Feb 2010, 4:19 pm Spring is in the air, Chinese New Year is here.......but don't worry you are NOT alone in Beijing.S…

Started by Colin Feb 11.

CJ For Sale Into Loving Hands

With a heavy heart, I am selling my "big black horse", a CJ 750 PLA stock sidecar. He (yes, it's a he ;-) is a great basic starter model for anyone who'd like to kick off a sidecar career but initia…

Started by Crumbsey Feb 11.

Spring is in the air - Chinese New year is here and you are in Beijing

Yes I know... Spring is in the air, Chinese new year is here the roads are packed and so are the bags but many, indeed many, people will remain in Beijing. It's a time for family reunions, an excus…

Started by Colin Feb 7.

DVDs 2 Replies

hey im visiting Beijing from Shenyang and I wanna pick up some new dvds  to bring home to the fam. can any locals share with me their 'secret' spot to find the newest movies cheap?in return, if you'r…

Tagged: beijing, movies, dvd, dvds, shopping

Started by Chelsey 琦琦 Moffatt. Last reply by Chelsey 琦琦 Moffatt Feb 3.

Position Available: Early Childhood Development Teacher/Instructor, Shenyang, China

Position Available: Early Childhood Development Teacher/Instructor, (Shenyang, China) Hi Everyone, Looking for a change of city from Beijing?? I'm searching for a replacement teacher to fill in fo…

Tagged: ESL, English, shenyang, toddlers, babies

Started by Heidi Dec. 4, 2009.

Mystery shopping in Beijing

Hi, This is Sanjeev from India. I am part of a US based mystery shopping firm called H S Brands (www.hsbrands.com). Mystery shopping involves posing as a customer and making unannounced visits to sto…

Started by Sanjeev Shenoy Nov. 4, 2009.

Looking for a Driver in Beijing 3 Replies

Does anyone have a decent driver they could recommend? I will be going to Beijing November 20th...I was hoping someone had a trustworthy driver for a week... What is the going cost for a driver in be…

Started by Byron Hu. Last reply by Colin Oct. 21, 2009.

October Diary Dates

Tuesday 13 October 7:30pm http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj13oct2009/ - Career Development - Headhunter Social Networking Evening. Venue: Flames Hilton Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng,…

Started by Colin Oct. 6, 2009.

Visiting Beijing during national October holiday 1 Reply

Hi, To those expats that live in Beijing, I've planned a 8 day holiday in the October holidays.. Yes I have been told it's going to be very busy but hey ho worth an experience right. I arrive in Bei…

Started by Mitz (Meeta) Patel. Last reply by Mitz (Meeta) Patel Sep. 26, 2009.

Changes to No Drive Day, Validity 11 July - 9 October

Just a quick reminder to one and all that the no drive day has changed: Source: http://210.75.211.252/publish/portal1/tab165/info1 is decided that, in accordance with the provisions of the Circular…

Started by Colin Jul. 11, 2009.

July Diary Dates

Reminder - It still possible to register for: Saturday 27 June: The Black Dragon Wino Trip.(aka: Black Dragon Pool and Chateau Changyu Winery). Based on the success of last year’s trip to a Winery…

Started by Colin Jun. 22, 2009.

Beijing Diary Dates - June 2009

Tuesday 16 June 2009 7:00pm. The ABC of Wines – at the Hilton Beijing 1 Dong Fang Road, North Dong Sanhuan Road, Chaoyang District 100027. This exciting new series of events is hosted by the Hilton’…

Started by Colin May. 30, 2009.

Expat Show Beijing - 22 May - 24 May 2009

It's just over a year since the last Expat Show in Beijing. It could be a catalyst for Expatacular members to meet. I have a small booth there (AV28) so swing by, say "hi I am an Expatacular member"…

Started by Colin May. 13, 2009.

Expatacular Members Welcome

Expatacular members are welcome not only to attend the various events that we organise in Beijing but to also actively use the opportunity to promote Expatacular. The next event http://www.expatacul…

Started by Colin Apr. 26, 2009.

Beijing Driving Restrictions change - now for 13 weeks 11 April - 10 July

Source: http://210.75.211.252/publish/portal1/tab165/info1 11 April - 10 July 2009. * Cars with number (license) plates ending with 1 or 6 will be banned on Tuesdays * Cars with number (license) pla…

Started by Colin Apr. 11, 2009.

Driving Restrictions (Beijing) 2 March - 10 April

Source: http://www.bjjtgl.gov.cn/publish/portal1/tab165/in Cars with number (license) plates ending with 1 or 6 will be banned on Mondays * Cars with number (license) plates ending with 2 or 7 will b…

Started by Colin Feb. 28, 2009.

Vacancy for a career / transition coach in Beijing 3 Replies

IMPACT Group has an opening for a career / transition coach to be based in the Beijing area to service our relocation clients. We support employees and their spouses as they acclimate to the Beijing…

Started by Sapna. Last reply by Colin Feb. 10, 2009.