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China Flexpat

Francis Kremer & Patrick Frick

The China Flexpat podcast interviews professionals in China to help people from all over the world find the best jobs in China. We uncover myths and show the truth about challenges and opportunities when looking for a life in the Middle Kingdom. Flexpats are like expats, but flexible. Highly interested in China"s business world, culture, people and language but without the backing of a multinational company that provides large salary packages. We want to show you how you can become a well paid

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#171 Increase Your Value Through Confident Communication

China Flexpat ·

2025/10/31

Confident communication drives career success.Speaking with confidence is a skill that can be trained and strengthened.Practical strategies to recognize and avoid common communication mistakes.Build powerful new habits to express your ideas effectively in every conversation. Corinna RothenburgerBorn in Germany in 1965, Corinna Rothenburger is a seasoned language and communication expert with more than 25 years of experience in broadcasting, public speaking, and professional training. She built her

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00:24:42

#170 Learn Chinese

China Flexpat ·

2025/10/26

Learn Chinese. Finally be able to speak fluently. It is possible. Alla is the founder and manager of Sino.Sphere an online Chinese school which delivers media-based courses to students from all around the world. Sino.Sphere offers a fresh alternative to traditional rote-learning based approaches, instead engaging its students with modern Chinese media produced for natives in China. We have taught over 500+ students from across the globe and you can find us on Instagram, as well as on LinkedIn as

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00:29:01

#169 The Wild 80s - Bringing Art to China

China Flexpat ·

2025/09/22

Learn from an Artist who started working in China 1987.What is the role of your own skills and your relationships?Is this still valid today?Find Daniel:instagram link @danielmkrauseWechat T4PHAGE

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00:31:47

#168 Work for Chinese companies: High Context Culture

China Flexpat ·

2025/09/16

Learn to work in a Chinese environment. What does it take?Which value is the Chinese company looking for?How can you influence and change the Chinese team?What is low and high context culture?Read the book: "Culture Map" from Erin Meyer to learn more about low and high context culture. Contact Jeanne de Gayffier: Find her on LinkedIn or wechat: j_fengshuFind Francis on wechat: Flexpat2020 or Linkedin (Francis Kremer)

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00:32:17

#167 Bridging German & Chinese Business Cultures: The...

China Flexpat ·

2025/08/31

Learn to communicate between German and Chinese teams. What it takes to be strategic and reach your goal. Unlock effective communication and bridge cultural gaps between German and Chinese teams by mastering strategic clarity, cultural empathy, and the human factor; learn to leverage practical tools and cultivate adaptability to achieve successful and sustainable collaboration.Dr. Ellen Wieck-MesaroschLeadership Coach & Consultant for German-Chinese Cooperation projects LinkedIn:

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00:29:11

#166 Build your own Flexpat career

China Flexpat ·

2025/08/09

Prepare for an internal transfer to China. Build your China-focused career in your home country.Learn about the e-commerce system in China and how a flexpat can provide value.Why is Chinese so important for your flexpat career?Contact Marvin: Wechat: MarvinFreericks

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00:23:11

#165 Luxury Travel in China

China Flexpat ·

2025/07/27

Leave your preconceptions behind and travel into an unexpected China. Individually. Luxury. Unscripted. Contact Rene & Andrea: Email: rene@chinaserendipity.comWebsite: www.chinaserendipity.comWechat: bolinxiatian2016

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#164 Flexpat Health Insurance

China Flexpat ·

2025/06/30

Health insurance need-to-know- understand the Chinese hospital system- save cost on insurance- key risks to insure- prepare to return back homeFind Le'An InsuranceWechat_ID: k522621972Official Wechat Account: LEAN MEMBER SERVICEOfficial Website: www.lean-insurance.comContact Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020

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#163 Relocate to your home country

China Flexpat ·

2025/06/24

Sometimes a flexpat career ends - and then? Learn about how to get ready for the next step for your career and your family.Contact Tim: Tim.kullack1@gmail.comWechat: tdoe123

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00:32:54

#162 Flexpat Job Search

China Flexpat ·

2025/05/27

Job Search Realities in 2025What's actually happening in the job market right now?Where to look - how to handle in-house recruiters, headhunters, career coaches and your network?Why mindset matters more than ever?Smart ways to handle interviews and explain career gapsMiriam Wickertsheim leads Direct HR, a China-based recruitment firm with 17 years of history in the market, supporting Western and especially German companies in building high-performing teams.Find Miriam's YouTube Channel "China

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00:23:31

#161 Real Estate Entrepreneur

China Flexpat ·

2025/05/13

Learn about Real Estate in China and how to build your business - Start, build and grow a business- Integrate as a flexpat in a complex market- Insights into Real Estate in Shanghai- Why is transparency such a key value?- Advice for flexpats and founders Bjarne Bauer is the Managing Partner of NAI Sofia Group Shanghai, providing Industrial Real Estate & Office Property brokerage. Bjarne has been working in the commercial real estate industry for 25 years and has advised numerous multinational

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00:28:46

#160 Trade War

China Flexpat ·

2025/04/20

How will the Trade War affect you?Why has China been so competitive in the past as a sourcing location? How does South East Asia compare to China?Why do the US and China trade so much?What can be alternative countries to source from?What does it take to be competitive today?Sebastian Maling started his latest company Flexbag in 2024 after a successful entrepreneurial career in China and Europe.Find Sebastian Maling on LinkedIn / www.flexbag.com

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#159 Restart your Flexpat Career Today

China Flexpat ·

2025/04/03

Learn about what has changed for flexpats in the past 5 yearsWhy are flexpats still searched for?Which skills are required for a flexpat career?What does it take to build a flexpat career from scratch?How to prepare for a flexpat career?How can flexpats differentiate on the job market?How can you find a flexpat job while based outside of China?Every flexpat should read Dragon Suit, Gabor`s recent book.List of all online stores: http://www.dragonsuit.info/Amazon: https://amzn.to/41WjhWePlease also

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00:22:54

#158 Retirement Planning for Flexpats

China Flexpat ·

2025/02/23

Building the Life You Want in China: Are you a flexpat looking to build a secure financial future while still enjoying your life abroad? In this episode, we talk with Dan, an experienced financial advisor specializing in expat financial planning. We explore key tactics for balancing current lifestyle choices with long-term savings goals, examine the ins and outs of investing while dealing with currency fluctuations, and discuss family considerations such as funding education and ensuring your loved

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00:24:51

#157 Enter APAC through Hong Kong

China Flexpat ·

2025/01/31

Enter APAC through Hong Kong- Learn to be a strategy advisor - Recent development in Hong Kong - Advantages of Hong Kong as APAC hub - HR and talent pool in Hong Kong - Opportunities for flexpats today Florian Braunsteiner supports companies wanting to grow their APAC business. Please also tune in to episode 156 Flexpat job market 153 Leadership advice 151 Relocate to Vietnam

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#156 Flexpat Job Market

China Flexpat ·

2024/11/19

Flexpat Job Market summary- Current (and future) developments of Foreign Talent in China - Changes to expectation of foreign executive profiles - Strategic approach to Flexpat Job Search - Flexpats: Why Are They So Valuable to Companies - GM Salaries in China: How Have They Evolved Over the Last Decade - Plan B if you cannot find a job in China - What is the risk of continued localization? Miriam leads Direct HR, one of China’s largest German-speaking recruitment firms. With years of experience

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00:20:33

#155 Greencard for flexpats

China Flexpat ·

2024/09/24

All you need to know about the greencard- how the community helps us to learn from each other - where to find more information - Prepare for the biggest challenge in the application process - Future of the greencard - Benefit for employer Dave came to China 20 years ago during university and made it all the way to General Manager in his industry. He always wanted to apply for the greencard and got the chance in 2018. Since then he has been very active in helping others to learn about

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00:24:53

#154 From Firefighter to real CEO

China Flexpat ·

2024/08/31

Feel the entrepreneurial flexpat life. Building a business in China, becoming a CEO, adapting to new challenges and finally a business expansion and personal relocation.Highlights: Deep dive in an entrepreneurial journey in the F&B industry Speaking Chinese as an add-on to people skills Changing leadership skills and other challenges Opportunities through relocating to Hong Kong and some of the best learning from a career woman who designed her life and business since 2009 in China mainland

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00:25:12

#153 The Lettuce Diaries - Leadership Lessons

China Flexpat ·

2024/08/17

Flexpat leadership lessons by an experienced entrepreneur and international leadership advisor- Build a company in China as a flexpat - Be prepared for the long game, dont give up - Create a strong company culture and clear differentiation - Ask your Chinese team for help, keep learning - Find your role as a flexpat, explain a complex situation to those who dont understand it - If you leave China, stay in touch Xavier Naville is the author of "The Lettuce Diaries", a business

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00:17:57

#152 Make it in and with China - Lessons learned

China Flexpat ·

2024/08/10

Make it in and with China - Lessons learned1 Enter the Chinese market with smart marketing at low cost 2 Win international markets for Chinese companies 3 Create an international culture in Chinese teams 4 Build your own personal brand and business 5 Add value to communities, support each other Daniel Bateman (白德翰) is the Founder of Brit Bridge, a global consultancy and marketing company. With over 10 years of China experience, he is bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese. A content creator

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