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Registration: 09 February 2015

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fdawei replied to a thread
7 years ago
Rng23

Blood thinner availability in China by Rng23

I am an American considering living abroad and working as an ESL teacher in China. I have a blood condition called a protein s deficiency meaning my blood clots more than usual. Due to my condition, I periodically need to take blood thinning ...

fdawei

If your MD, hematologist in the US could recommend an alternatives such as Coumadin or Warfarin, they are available at international hospitals and clinics in the major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou. I am not sure whether the blood ... Read More

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7 years ago
konjean

Benzodiazepine (diazepam, Xanax) availability in China by konjean

I'm considering a hastily conceived relocation to Nanning, China but have heard access to English speaking doctors is difficult and prescription meds with Narcotic effects are very strictly controlled. I have ample medical records, letters, ...

fdawei

Konjean, Welcome to Nanning. Regarding the medications you indicated, you should know these types of drugs are very tightly controlled by the Ministry of Health and other agencies. Although many of gthe medications are packaged in small ... Read More

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7 years ago
Priscilla

Best usages and practices in China by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living in China means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. Here ...

fdawei

@WalterHero - Obviously, from your article and the way you describe the Chinese, your eleven years here have been extremely unhappy and unfulfilling. Why have you remained for this length of time? My experience during my 20 years here have been the ... Read More

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7 years ago
ivyleeds2017

Is there any expatriate working at multinational corporation in China by ivyleeds2017

My name is Ivy and i come from hong kong , currently a final year student studying in the UK , major in international business and I am currently working on my dissertation which my topic is about the selection and management of expatriate, I need ...

fdawei

Ivy, I replied about 10 minutes ago. Please check and let me know. David Read More

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7 years ago
ivyleeds2017

Is there any expatriate working at multinational corporation in China by ivyleeds2017

My name is Ivy and i come from hong kong , currently a final year student studying in the UK , major in international business and I am currently working on my dissertation which my topic is about the selection and management of expatriate, I need ...

fdawei

Hello Ivy, I was just informed I am not permitted to list my email address on any Expat.com communication. Are you on LinkedIn? I am. If you are, please link with me. Thanks and regards, David Read More

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7 years ago
ivyleeds2017

Is there any expatriate working at multinational corporation in China by ivyleeds2017

My name is Ivy and i come from hong kong , currently a final year student studying in the UK , major in international business and I am currently working on my dissertation which my topic is about the selection and management of expatriate, I need ...

fdawei

Hi Ivy, by email would be best. David Read More

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7 years ago
ivyleeds2017

Is there any expatriate working at multinational corporation in China by ivyleeds2017

My name is Ivy and i come from hong kong , currently a final year student studying in the UK , major in international business and I am currently working on my dissertation which my topic is about the selection and management of expatriate, I need ...

fdawei

Hello Ivy, with pleasure. Do you have a deadline for your research? Regards, David Read More

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7 years ago
ivyleeds2017

Is there any expatriate working at multinational corporation in China by ivyleeds2017

My name is Ivy and i come from hong kong , currently a final year student studying in the UK , major in international business and I am currently working on my dissertation which my topic is about the selection and management of expatriate, I need ...

fdawei

Hi, Ivy, part 2. I have conducted cross cultural training and have dealt with expats relocating in various Asian countries with the relocation highly successful. I have also worked with those who have become disillusioned due to many factors such ... Read More

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7 years ago
ivyleeds2017

Is there any expatriate working at multinational corporation in China by ivyleeds2017

My name is Ivy and i come from hong kong , currently a final year student studying in the UK , major in international business and I am currently working on my dissertation which my topic is about the selection and management of expatriate, I need ...

fdawei

Hello Ivy. Thanks for your reply. By reverse expat do you mean the approach that local firms take to rotate local managers and basing them in the emerging markets, weaving them through various functions outside the home market. The experiences ... Read More

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7 years ago
ivyleeds2017

Is there any expatriate working at multinational corporation in China by ivyleeds2017

My name is Ivy and i come from hong kong , currently a final year student studying in the UK , major in international business and I am currently working on my dissertation which my topic is about the selection and management of expatriate, I need ...

fdawei

Hello Ivy, I don't work directly for mncs in China, rather as an outside consultant. Would that help? David Read More

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7 years ago
Priscilla

Speaking Mandarin in China by Priscilla

Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Mandarin is essential for a successful integration in China. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Mandarin? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...

fdawei

LRai You do have a wonderful idea and plan for Chinese students. There certainly is a pressing need for a method to change the way in which Chinese prep themselves for overseas study. There are many such groups in Beijing and elsewhere, but they ... Read More

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7 years ago
Priscilla

Speaking Mandarin in China by Priscilla

Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Mandarin is essential for a successful integration in China. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Mandarin? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...

fdawei

Hello Irai, Many thanks for taking the time to reply to my earlier message, where I was perhaps, too harsh in my judgment. You seem to have integrated extremely well into the Chinese community in Jilin and I applaud your being honored with ... Read More

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8 years ago
Priscilla

Speaking Mandarin in China by Priscilla

Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Mandarin is essential for a successful integration in China. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Mandarin? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...

fdawei

Irai, I take exception to the word you used to describe language - a tool. True, you can learn a language to help you lead an easier life in your chosen country, but that is pointless unless you absorb the history and culture of the country where ... Read More

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8 years ago
Priscilla

Studying in China by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in China? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in China? ...

fdawei

Good morning, Priscilla, I would definitely recommend coming to China to learn the language. Learning a foreign language in isolation from the culture and daily life of the country only gives the leaner a one-sided approach. Learning the language ... Read More

fdawei replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Speaking Mandarin in China by Priscilla

Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Mandarin is essential for a successful integration in China. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Mandarin? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...

fdawei

Yes, it is necessary to learn the language. It makes your life a whole lot easier than having to rely on sign language, a dictionary, or even someone who can act as your translator. When I first arrived in Beijing in 1999, I spent the first six ... Read More