Can a European live in Beijing forever?
Verfasst: 27.08.2008, 16:54
Dear all,
I have a question and hope some Europeans / Americans etc. living in Beijing can help.
I am married to a Chinese husband for 5 years and we currently live in Germany. I have been to Beijing about 20 times, also lived there (Olympics area) for half a year, and also visited many other provinces in China. I speak a little Chinese and love the country. I see many advantages compared to Europe (service, food, social warmth, interesting culture, techology, spirit of development etc etc.) but also many disadvantages (smog in Beijing, healthcare system, increasing nationalism etc...)
My husband has a supergood job offer in China and we consider to move there. Since he is already over 40 I am sure if we move there I could not "de-frost" him anymore to return to Europe later and we would probably live in Beijing forever.
So: what are your experiences - you who live in BJ long term - Is it possible to live there as a laowei and learn to feel at home for a realy realy long time - maybe forever? Is there any European, who has decided to live in Beijing forever? What do you miss the most? What are your biggest problems? Your greatest advantages?
Thanks so much for all your ideas and advice.... MAJA
I have a question and hope some Europeans / Americans etc. living in Beijing can help.
I am married to a Chinese husband for 5 years and we currently live in Germany. I have been to Beijing about 20 times, also lived there (Olympics area) for half a year, and also visited many other provinces in China. I speak a little Chinese and love the country. I see many advantages compared to Europe (service, food, social warmth, interesting culture, techology, spirit of development etc etc.) but also many disadvantages (smog in Beijing, healthcare system, increasing nationalism etc...)
My husband has a supergood job offer in China and we consider to move there. Since he is already over 40 I am sure if we move there I could not "de-frost" him anymore to return to Europe later and we would probably live in Beijing forever.
So: what are your experiences - you who live in BJ long term - Is it possible to live there as a laowei and learn to feel at home for a realy realy long time - maybe forever? Is there any European, who has decided to live in Beijing forever? What do you miss the most? What are your biggest problems? Your greatest advantages?
Thanks so much for all your ideas and advice.... MAJA