Your Pocket Guide to Networking in China Written by Juliette Pitt Networking is very important for any student or professional who wants to make the most of their time in China. As the saying goes, good "guan xi" (connections or networking) is essential to doing long-term, profitable business or having a good career in China. [...]
The idea that China is becoming a global powerhouse has made many countries rather uneasy and nervous about working alongside them when in reality their rising stature has made them more attractive than most would realize. However, for businesses trying to enter the Chinese market, learning the Chinese language is a necessity. Being able to [...]
Last Friday, Hutong School team members, Luca, Gosse and Jack visited Alibaba and Zijin Town as part of the first Hangzhou International Student Training Camp. Together with the group of students, we started our day at Alibaba where they first showed us around Alibaba’s cool Binjiang Campus. Here, Alibaba employees have access to a gym, [...]
Hutong School is the leading mandarin lesson and internship provider in China for overseas student. Hutong School was founded in March 2005 in response to the growing demand of Western students, graduates and young professionals for internships and Chinese language courses in China. We are committed to creating new opportunities for young talented students by linking them with both [...]
What's Behind the Boom in New Chinese EV Makers? Maybe you’re thinking about buying a new car or are still wondering which car is right for you. If that is the case, then you should definitely consider an electric vehicle or EV. They didn't start when Elon Musk announced the Tesla Model S, [...]
Young Professionals, Assemble! As China's economic clout grows, it's no surprise more young people are flocking here to develop their careers through internships and language study. But what happens when your program ends, your visa expires, and it's time to go home? For many expats, a stint in China used to be seen as [...]
Ahead of next week's young expat professionals event, we sat down with our panel members to get to know a bit more about what makes them tick, how they ended up in China, and what advice they have for other young expats looking to establish themselves in China. Armando Flores Chiu: Business Development Manager @ [...]
Patience is a Virtue It is said that in the West everything is easy, but nothing is possible. Whereas in China nothing is easy, but everything is possible. Those who have been doing business in or with China understand this maxim well. They also understand that in Chinese society, the personal, professional and political [...]
Are You Our New Shanghai Branch Coordinator? The role of the Branch Coordinator is to oversee the daily operations of our Shanghai branch, collaborating with multiple team members, and be the face of Hutong School towards our students. You will work together with and report to the General Manager on the following daily tasks, [...]
Are You Our New German Speaking Marketing Intern? We are looking for a German Speaking Digital Marketing Intern to join our team in Shanghai. Our team is young, international, and passionate about youth traveling to China. From day one, you will be involved in our online marketing projects and have the chance to [...]
