Opportunity In China Podcast

William Dalebout and MC discuss the design industry in China. Working as a branding and design professional for over a decade in China, William shares his story and insights for both designers and creatives in general for their career pursuits in China.

Luke and Phil from Mandarin Blueprint join MC to discuss their experience and methods for learning Mandarin Chinese; they also tell their business start-up story and discuss opportunities that the Chinese market offers foreigner entrepreneurs, especially those able to speak Mandarin. ------------------------ Links for Mandarin Blueprint: Discounted offer: https://www.mandarinblueprint.courses/offers/HrufoAp3?coupon_code=TMBMOPPORTUNITY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandarinblueprint/

Changsha has a rich history and is currently one of the most dynamic provincial capitals of China. Key and MC discuss life in Changsha for foreigners.

What cities in China offer the highest salaries and cost of living? How can I effectively meet Chinese people in my local area? Which cities in China have the best air quality? These questions and more are answered on this Q & A session.

There are some norms of dress, speech, and conduct in the west that differ from that of those in China, and vice versa. Ruiyi joins MC to discuss taboos in China.

Michael Woodward, host of the Jumblethink Podcast, interviews the Opportunity in China founder and director, MC, about the business and being an entrepreneur generally. This interview was re-launched with permission from Michael Woodward. Please check out the Jumblethink Podcast if you enjoyed this episode.

Are you considering moving to China? Are you already living in China? MC discusses some common issues with the attitude that foreigners develop toward China and the wrong ideas they may have that could prevent them from achieving success.  

How to earn extra income through side jobs in China. What are the best side jobs? Why? How can you secure such work? MC discusses his views on the topic.

The motivation for why we operate in the Chinese market.

What are the most common scams in China that foreigners may encounter? MC explains.

Should I study Chinese? What are the advantage and disadvantages to studying Mandarin Chinese? MC discusses his views on the topic of Mandarin study and its potential impact on the average person.

Learn about Chinese migration to western countries as MC and Yuehuan discuss what it has been like for Yuehuan to immigrate to Canada from China, then to return to China to reside permanently.  The concepts of "astronauts, satellites, and parachutes", which are germane to the topic of Chinese global migration, are discussed, and sometimes the conversation strays off. Regardless, we hope you learn something about the nature of Chinese global migration and the personal experiences Chinese have when they live and settle in western countries.

MC and Le Huan discuss the Southern Chinese Capital, Nanjing.

MC answers questions about China.

MC and Jason discuss life for a Chinese International Student in Chicago, Jason's hometown of Qingdao, and why MC and Jason both advocate for foreigners to consider Qingdao as a destination.

MC provides insight into China's ESL market.

Martin and MC discuss Martin's journeys in Asia, and his experience specifically with the Vietnamese ESL market. Some comparing and contrasting with the Chinese ESL market included.

MC discusses the reign of WeChat over China's (and maybe soon to be the world's) social media, communications, and money transferring needs.

MC discusses his experience with living frugally in China.

MC details the items you need to bring prior to your departure to China, as well as some concepts and education that might be useful. If you are planning your first trip to China, this episode will outline many of the details you need to know to make your first few months in China more enjoyable and safe.