Oliver is a Shanghai-based financial analyst and self-proclaimed dumpling connoisseur. Originally from Manchester, he has spent the last decade decoding China's complex systems for fellow Brits.
About This Blog
I started The Red Teapot in 2020 as a way to document what I was learning. 63 articles later, it's become a resource I wish I'd had when I first arrived.
I cover 50 topics including admin, beijing, budget, business, calculator, career, chengdu, cost of living, and more.
My Approach
Everything on this blog comes from personal experience or carefully researched sources. When I cite statistics or official requirements, I always link to the original government or institutional source. If I'm not sure about something, I'll say so — I'd rather be honest than confidently wrong.
Contact
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