BeijingBob, American expat in China

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Introduction

I'm an American Helicopter Pilot & industry Consultant, living and working exclusively in China since 1998 Married to an extremely successful Chinese businesswoman since '96. Lived in Guangdong for the first 13 years and in Beijing for the rest. Always interested meeting other Expats in Beijing

I joined expat.com on 09 August 2020.

I can speak English, Mandarin, some Cantonese and Japanese
Interests paragliding, travel, Photography, Skiing & Snowboarding, Target Archery, Badminton. Would love to expand into Kayaking and other activities

Activity log

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posted on the thread Your neighbours in China
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posted on the thread Your neighbours in China
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posted on the thread International School of Beijing versus the Western Academy of Beijing.
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posted on the thread Your neighbours in China
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posted on the thread Dog's quality of life in China?

Expat experience

Since 1998

Beijing, China

Got a job in Macao in 98. Lived in Macao for a short time, Zhuhai for much longer while still working in Macao crossing the border everyday. Total about 13 years in SE China Guangdong region. Then moved to Beijing suburbs. Still here

Almost Everything

The fact that no matter how many years you live here you are always a foreigner

Taipa, Macau

2021 - 2022

East London, England, England

Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

Greater London, England, England

Got stuck here 10 months during Covid Pandemic

Apr 1998 - Jul 1998

Guam, Micronesia

Island fever

1985 - 1987

New York, New York, USA

1985 - 1985

Woodbridge, Virginia, USA

1984 - 1985

Sterling, Massachusetts, USA

1977 - 1984

Bristol, Connecticut, USA

1965 - 1977

Long Island City, New York, USA

Nov 1962 - 1965

Bristol, Connecticut, USA

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