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Unsavory Elements: Stories of Foreigners on the Loose in China

Westerners are flocking to China in increasing numbers to chase their dreams even as Chinese emigrants seek their own dreams abroad. Life as an outsider in China has many sides to it - weird, fascinating and appalling, or sometimes all together. We asked foreigners who live or have lived in China for a significant period to tell us a story of their experiences and these 28 contributions resulted. It’s all about living, learning and loving in a land unlike any other in the world.

Regions

Shanghai (196)
Beijing (301)

Countries

China (2,041)

Other geographical areas

North China Plain (203)
Eastern Asia (2,196)