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Love or hate the constant notifications and occasional spamming from WeChat groups, there’s not many of us that could survive in Chengdu without them because some are seriously helpful, others obscene, however, they all play a part in keeping us

This year is the 70th Chinese National Day and is celebrated on October 1st to commemorate the founding of the People’s Republic of China. On that day, many activities are held nationwide. No expenses are spared for the annual Military Parade, which millions of people will watch on television

Léman International School Chengdu (LIS) held its 10th Anniversary Reception at the Fairmont Hotel in the evening of September 17, 2019. This is a very special day as they had their Grand Opening Ceremony this very day 10 years ago.

Did you know that construction of the Chengdu Tianfu International Airport began in May 2016 and is well on its way to completion?Phase one is scheduled to be completed next year December 28, 2020, and the airport is expected to

巴适 Básì means awesome, great, spiffing, far out, dope in Sichuanese, and is Chengdu-Expat’s new guide to exploring Chengdu’s cracks and crevices. Written by a long-time Chengduer, this monthly column will cover whatever this ardent explorer thinks the city simply must know. 走 zǒu!

Chengdu ADT Monastery Beer ShopsFrom the monks of Europe, to South West China – ADT are launching online and offline draft monastery beer stores. There will be 3 shops in Chengdu – and more are opening soon. Their trappist beer

4 Weeks FREE! K2Fit x B-Active Partner UpIf you find keeping fit, losing weight or achieving your goals in Chengdu though, you are not alone. K2Fit runs a 10-week program that gets you fit and provides you with everything you

Summer has officially left us and the rain is here. But there’s still been plenty happening in and around Chengdu. Here’s whats up:Neijiang EarthquakeA 5.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Weiyan County, Neijiang, Sichuan province, at 6:42 am on Sunday, one person

We’ve been hearing a lot about 5G coming to Chengdu in the last few months, but what does that actually mean for you?Do We Need 5G?With the increasing popularity of video streaming, networks are becoming overcrowded especially when many people

Company Information International Institution of Education (i2)Cities with Branches: Chengdu, Mianyang, Luzhou, Changsha, NanNing, Guiyang, Liupanshui, Chongqing, Kunming, Xiamen, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Nanning, Shenzhen, Nanchang, Xi’an, HaikouPrograms: Language, Arts, P.E., Corporate Training, Overseas Business, Online Education, Pre-school Education, Technology & Innovation, Family

Last month we saw 10 foreign movies screened throughout August. This month an oscar-winning documentary and many more movies arrive in Chengdu. Let’s check out 7 foreign movies being shown this autumn below.Friday, September 6, 2019Free Solo《徒手攀岩》tú shǒu pān yánDirector: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai VasarhelyiCountry: USAActors: Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, Jimmy ChinChina

 The weather in Chengdu reached the steamy heights 38 this August but as always, there was also plenty of rain. However, the weather didn’t stop Chengdu’s photographers from getting busy and capturing the beauty of the city. Here is Chengdu

If you live in China, it’s likely that at some stage Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been recommended to you. Perhaps you’ve tried it. Or perhaps you remain skeptical, and stick to medicines you are used to from home. Complimentary

Someone recently said that it seems Chengdu only operates for 8 months of the year; in the narrow window between Chinese New Year and Summer, then from autumn to the middle of winter. August is certainly one of the city’s

How does an iceberg relate to your process of acquiring a second language? Quite a bit, actually…   In the world of learning a second language, you may run into all sorts of claims:“Learn a new language in 5 minutes!”“10

2019 World Police and Fire Games The World Police and Fire Games started in San Jose, California in 1985. Since that time the Games have been held every 2 years in a different city and country around the world, to give

Food delivery has taken china by storm with the rise of Meituan and E Le Me.

Government officials have clamped down on foreigners working on improper visas, and are conducting raids in office buildings and bars, mandating everyone to submit hair and urine samples.

Luckin Coffee Opened in June 2017 and has grown rapidly with its focus on technology and quick delivery.