next events
Resource Center - links
A free web site helping all expatriate women share experiences and advice, find resources for living abroad and take care of their personal and professional development needs.
A Portable Identity
A web site devoted to the book of the same name. A Portable Identity contains exercises, stories, and information to assist expatriate women to take charge of the changes associated with a move overseas.
APA
Having over 16 years local experience, APA specialises in China-specific relocation, training and value added services.
INSPIRED Tip: APA provides assistance to companies seeking to establish themselves in China and takes the hassle and bureaucracy out of your set up.
BenCham Beijing
The Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China strengthens the business, government and community ties between the Benelux countries and China.
INSPIRED Tip: We love their intimate and well organised networking events, especially their Young Professionals evenings.
Career in your Suitcase
Portable career guru Jo Parfitt is the living proof that it exists many portable solutions for portable careers.
INSPIRED Tip: Don’t forget to subscribe to her FREE Monthly Newsletter!
INSPIRED Tip: Visit our Books & Reviews section to buy Jo’s latest books
China Expert
China Expert International Ltd. provides Destination Services for Expatriates. They also provide a wide range of solutions for Doing Business with China.
China Success Stories
Looking for business, commerce, trading and other Guanxi type of news on how to be successful investing or dealing, in or with, China? China Success Stories is the right place. You can also become a columnist and share your China business experiences daily/weekly/monthly or just once.
CIMA, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
If you are looking to upskill or gain an internationally recognized finance qualification, the self-study Certificate in Business Accounting is for you.
Expat Expert
The home of Robin Pascoe, who has written several books for expats and travels the world speaking to expat groups, spouses and international schools about various expatriation issues and challenges.
ExpatFinder.com
First search engine for expatriates around the world.
FC Club
FC Club is a networking organization in Shanghai and Beijing dedicated to bringing together business professionals, business managers, expatriates, human resource managers, and headhunters for its monthly events.
INSPIRED Tip: if you are looking for a job, their Career Development Networking Events are good ones to attend!
Going Global
Going Global includes world-wide job openings, internship listing, industry profiles and country-specific career and employment information. More than 30,000 pages of constantly-updated content is included on topics such as: work permits/visa regulations, resume writing guidelines and examples, employment trends, salary ranges, networking groups and cultural/interviewing advice.
Inter Expat
Internet platform hosting an informative community for the expatriates worldwide. Have a look at their blog directory or become a blogger.
International Newcomers Network (INN)
The International Newcomers' Network (INN) meets monthly to provide an opportunity for foreigners to obtain information about living in Beijing and to meet new friends. Topics and speakers change, however information about schools, medical facilities, culture clubs, and charitable organizations is available at every meeting.
LEX EXPAT Specialist
Acts as a worldwide broker for management jobs between international companies and expats looking for a new challenge.
MIT Open Courseware
MIT is committed to advancing education and discovery through knowledge open to everyone. It shares free lecture notes, exams, and other resources from more than 1700 courses.
Rutgers EMBA
INSPIRED Tip: Keep an eye on their upcoming events in Beijing!
TED - Ideas worth spreading
Offers free knowledge and inspiration from the world's most inspired thinkers. You just need to download the talks. Easy!
The Hutong
This organization operates out of a traditional Chinese courtyard and runs cultural exchange programs and clubs. They offer interesting classes and workshops covering a number of subjects, ranging from the whimsical (singles' cooking classes) to the eclectic (Japanese flower arrangement). We particularly recommend their writing and photography classes.
VIVA - Beijing Professional Women's Network
VIVA Beijing offers professionally minded women in Beijing an inspiring and international career support network.

As the Vice President of this not-for-profit organization, I strongly recommend their monthly events.
Yin Yang Community Center
Not-for-profit, secular facility set in a peaceful courtyard next to the Orchard. This new center hosts a wide range of programs, including nia, yoga, art classes, Chinese medical massage, therapeutic massage and a personal development library and bookstore courtesy of The Bookworm.