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Moving Overseas: The Easiest and Most Challenging Countries for Foreign Workers

Moving overseas often presents a multitude of unexpected complexities for foreign workers. Adjusting to a new culture, learning a new language, and understanding the local regulations can sometimes be overwhelming. According to a comprehensive 2022 survey conducted by the renowned expatriate community organization InterNations, certain countries stand out as being more welcoming to newcomers than ...

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Bahrain World Trade Center skyscraper in Manama City.

William Stanton, a Retired American Diplomat Who Is in Love With Taiwan 

William Stanton, former director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and current Vice President of the National Yang-Ming University, remained in Taiwan to teach after his retirement. He hopes to dedicate the experience and expertise he has accumulated all his life to students in Taiwan. He loves living in Taiwan and has no plans ...

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Former U.S. diplomat, William Stanton, in his home office in Taipei.

How the Chinese Celebrate Christmas Amid Communism

Since it’s a communist country, the government in China is pretty harsh on Christians. Many who profess their Christian faith are persecuted and forced to accept the superiority of the communist ideology. Churches are often destroyed and there are restrictions on celebrations. Despite such great odds, Christmas amid communism is celebrated with much fanfare by ...

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Expats Give Top 6 Reasons to Live in Taiwan

Is it better to live in Taiwan than to live in the U.S.? The two nations are vastly different in terms of size, geography, climate, and system of government. Here’s what some expatriates think. Why expatriots prefer to live in Taiwan 1. Convenient transportation Public transportation in Taiwan is affordable and convenient, with bus and ...

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