Author name: Sergi Portolés

Sergi, also known as Sborto Zhou, spent 5 years in China working as a researcher at Tsinghua University in Beijing. During this time, he had the opportunity to immerse himself in the world of Chinese culture and language. A passionate traveler, Sergi's journey into the heart of Asian culture has fueled a deep love for exploring China and discovering its hidden gems. With a keen interest in technological trends, Sergi strives to stay up-to-date with innovation while serving as the editor of Sapore di Cina. In his spare time, Sergi is dedicated to promoting Chinese language and culture in Barcelona through EsChina Space.

Cost of Living in Taiwan – The Complete Guide

ç Cost of Living in Taiwan – Index Cost of living in Taiwan – General reflections Is it expensive to live in Taiwan? How high are the salaries in Taiwan? In this article, you will get a better understanding of the living costs in Taiwan. First, I will share a general reflection about the cost …

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How to Get a UnionPay Card Without a Chinese Bank Account

How to Get a UnionPay Card – Index What is UnionPay? Why is it useful to have a UnionPay card in China? Available UnionPay prepaid cards providers Should I apply for a prepaid UnionPay card? Along with the digitization and the ongoing process of making China into a cashless society, foreign travelers find it more …

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The Best Hotels in Singapore: Our Complete Guide

Best Hotels in Singapore – Index Things to Consider Before Booking a Hotel Luxury Hotels (5-Star) in Singapore Average Hotels (3 to 4-Star) in Singapore Budget Hotels (3-Star) in Singapore Singapore is one of the most visited places in Asia and received as many as 18.5 million visitors in 2018. This developed nation is infamous …

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Hospitals in China: Our Guide To Healthcare For Expats

Hospitals in China: Our Guide – Index The Chinese healthcare system Types of hospitals in China How to visit a Chinese hospital Insurances for China Quality of healthcare in China Tips In the past decade, China has become an increasingly popular country for travelers and expats moving there for career opportunities. Yet, before you embark …

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Best Tailors in Hong Kong – Our Top 7 Picks

Best Tailors in Hong Kong – Index Punjab House (Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon) Raja Fashions (Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon) Empire Tailors (Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon) Sam’s Tailor (Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon) Jim’s Tailor Workshop (Admiralty, Hong Kong Island) A-Man Tailors (Central, Hong Kong Island) Manhattan Tailors (Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui) Are you looking for …

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The Hutong of Beijing: Ancient Places Tied to Chinese Tradition

We’ve received and published this article written by Alessandra Fratoni If it’s your first time in Beijing and you’ve never heard of the Hutong, or are familiar with them but only from what you’ve heard, you need to take a pen and paper and write down which are the top 5 Hutong in Beijing that …

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How to Use Viber Messenger in China without Restrictions

In this article, we are going to give a step-by-step explanation of how you can easily access Viber in China and keep in touch with your family and friends. Is Viber blocked in China? Like the majority of popular messaging apps (Messenger, WhatsApp or LINE), Viber is blocked in China. However, if you keep on …

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Top 7 Trade and Commercial Fairs in Hong Kong

Top Trade Fairs in Hong Kong – Index HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair Global Sources Exhibitions HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair HOFEX HKTDC Hong Kong Food Expo HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair In this article we list some of the top trade fairs in …

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10 places to visit in China that you might not know about

When people ask me about China, I always like to make the analogy that it is like a bigger version of Europe. China is a country that is much more culturally diverse than we think in the West. The majority of international tourists who travel to China do what is called the golden triangle; that’s …

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10 Incredible Dog Breeds Originally from China

10 Dog Breeds Originally from China – Index Large Chinese dogs: Tibetan Mastiff, Shar-Pei Medium-sized Chinese dogs: Chongqing, Chow Chow, Tibetan Terrier Small Chinese dogs: Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Chinese Crested Dog, Shih Tzu, Pug Frequently asked questions Quite a broad and varied range of dog breeds have come to us from China, some of which …

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Best Health Insurance for Expats in Vietnam – Our Guide

Click here if you want to send a request for a free quotation to the broker we recommend at the moment Do you live or plan to move to Vietnam and currently look for health insurance? Nowadays, you can find many international hospitals in Vietnam that cater to foreign expats and visitors. There are also …

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Best Health Insurance for Expats in Singapore – Our Guide

Click here if you want to send a request for a free quotation to the broker we recommend at the moment Do you live in or plan to move to Singapore and wonder what health insurance you should go for? As you might know by now, most international insurance providers offer packages for foreigners who …

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Top 5 International Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Ho Chi Minh City

Vinmec International General Hospital City International Hospital FV Hospital Columbia Asia International Hospital Raffles Medical International Clinic Do you live in Ho Chi Minh and want to visit an international obstetrician or gynecologist? Ho Chi Minh is the home to a handful of international hospitals that are mostly foreign-owned. In the past years, we have …

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Best Online Vietnamese Cooking Courses

Online Vietnamese Cooking Courses – Index Vietnamese Cooking Made Simple (Udemy) Veecoco Vietnamese Classics: Pho, Noodles & Beyond Unique Cuisine (Youtube channel) Helen’s Recipes (Youtube channel) Van’s Kitchen (Youtube channel) Vietnamese food gets increasingly popular and it’s well-known for its fresh vegetables and distinctive flavors. Common seasonings include mint, lemongrass, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, chili, Thai …

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