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'We were living martial arts - not just taking a class in a room, but training out in the elements.' Image (c) nuzree, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
03 February 2017 - 13:16

Ted Duran: How I began a career in the Chinese film industry

How do you become a martial arts movie star if you aren't Chinese? We asked UK-born actor, fight director and filmmaker Ted Duran, a member of our Generation UK: China Network.

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Work outside the UK, Study outside the UK, Skills, Professional development, Arts
'At our school we have a collection of Chinese scrolls, umbrellas to dance with, and paper lanterns for decorations.' Image (c) ITN
Date
11 January 2017 - 10:19

Eight ways to celebrate Chinese New Year in your school

As Chinese people around the world prepare to welcome the Year of the Rooster, Clare Kelly and Gemma Squires of Dane Royd school in England suggest how your school can join.

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Schools, Teaching resources
Date
26 September 2016 - 08:03

How Jack Ma built one of the world's biggest companies

How did Jack Ma overcome his humble origins to establish Alibaba? We interviewed Duncan Clark, entrepreneur, tech investor and author of a recent book on Jack Ma, to find out.

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Technology
What would my life be like if I had been born an ambitious girl in Beijing rather than London? Photo (c) Mat Wright
Date
05 April 2016 - 09:32

Why China can be an exciting place for women

What's it really like to be a smart, ambitious young woman in China? Lara Izzard-Hobbs, an intern at a Chinese law firm as part of a British Council programme, answers.

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Work outside the UK, Study outside the UK
'China has experienced staggering progress in the past three decades.'
Date
23 February 2016 - 05:10

Who says UK is China's junior partner in new golden era?

Tim Clissold, specialist in asset recovery in China and author of Mr China, explains why he thinks a special relationship between the UK and China is mutually beneficial.

'The Chinese students I've made friends with are always willing to explain things and introduce me to other students and teachers whenever I need help.'
Date
12 February 2016 - 11:19

What I've learned from studying in China

After completing a semester abroad in Hong Kong as an undergraduate, Thomas Dyson decided to go to Shanghai as an international student. He talks about his experience of learning Mandarin.

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Study outside the UK, Universities and higher education
'Making the most of your year abroad can have a real impact on your future.'
Date
05 February 2016 - 16:08

From language assistant to Chinese government official

Abbey Heffer couldn't speak much Mandarin when she first arrived in China. Now, two years later, she works for the Chinese government and speaks the language confidently.

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Work outside the UK, Education, Teaching, English language
'It is likely that the Monkey King started his life as a foreign import.' Photo (c) Yun Huang Yong, licensed under CC BY 2.0 and adpated from the original.
Date
03 February 2016 - 14:25

Is the Monkey King the world's most popular superhero?

You may have never heard of him, but the Monkey King has been adored in the world’s most populated country for centuries. James Trapp examines his roguish charm.

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Schools, Teaching resources
'My local friends always give me the inside scoop on the best places to eat and how to make the most of the city.'
Date
28 January 2016 - 16:18

Five things to do in China if you want to challenge yourself

Following a year abroad in Australia, Daisy Binks decided she wasn't done with living abroad and is now working as an English language assistant in Shijiazhuang, China. Read her tips.

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Work outside the UK, Education, Teaching, English language, Schools
'Before I went to China, I was encouraged, by some people, to pretend that I was Korean.' Photo (c) Annie Ly
Date
22 December 2015 - 10:12

I look but don't sound the part: a Chinese Brit in China

Annie Ly is an English language assistant in Tianjin, China. Read about her experiences living and working there for the first time as someone who looks Chinese, but doesn't speak Mandarin.

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Education, Work outside the UK, Teaching, English language, Schools
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