Bonus: Going “Home ” – A conversation with Middle Kingdom expats who have repatriated

It’s that time of the year in Beijing, again. With the season of coming and going being in full force, the Middle Kingdom sits down with Jeff and Tracy after repatriating. Join us for a discussion on the ups and the downs of that process and for some insight on how you can make transitions smoother. You can find notes from today’s show on our website at themiddlekingdom.org. Check out

Ask a…Summer Beijinger

[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] As many people in expat communities like Beijing know, summer brings with it a mass-exodus from the city. Largely following the academic year, lots of individuals and families spend time outside of the city during the summer holidays. I sit editing this back in the US and as such, it seemed fitting that this week’s Ask a…post be a shout out to those staying in the Jing this

Ask a…Tourist

[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] I may be slightly biased, but I personally am so excited to share this week’s ask a…tourist because… *drum roll*… it’s with my mom, Gloria!   So, I’ll pretend I don’t know…but what brings you to China? This particular time I am coming to China to my daughter’s (your!) graduation. She is finishing up her master’s in International Relations from UIBE. However, my friend Julie and I are also going