Hit the ground running with the essential know-how, friendly advice, and real life anecdotes, from decades of experience and the hard-earned wisdom of dozens of veteran expats. Expert advice straight from the horse's mouth to make sure you avoid making the same mistakes as the countless thousands who have gone before you. Indispensable knowledge from the school of hard knocks, this essential survival guide gives you the confidence to take China in your stride and prepare for the extraordinary everyday situations that other advice books overlook.