Francis Kremer & Patrick Frick

China Flexpat

Business EN ↓ 177 episodes

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 and happy China flexpat with the right skills and mindset.

Author

Francis Kremer & Patrick Frick

Category

Business

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Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

#176 China Author 02.07.2026

China book author shares insights into his book. What makes China so strong today? How did China build the engineering ability in its workforce? How does production capacity affect the consumer behavior? Who earns money in an over-capacity model? Book title: "Enduring Frameworks: Nine Lenses for Understanding Today's China beyond the Headlines" Marco Beba (Find on LinkedIn) is a Germ...

#175 B2B Marketing 02.02.2026

Sell your B2B products in China: Deep dive into: Value/ Branding / Pricing Local R&D Local Marketing execution Branding vs. Guanxi (Relationships) Support your Chinese Sales team to succeed in the Chinese market! Dr. Daniel Frerichs is an expert on B2B marketing in China due to his extensive professional experience bridging European and Chinese markets. Dr. Daniel Frerichs Salt & Pepper Co...

#174 Work Smarter – With AI 19.12.2025

How can professionals — not just tech experts or big corporations — use AI to work smarter and think more creatively? What are some underrated AI tools that save hours in each work week? How does AI change the way we work, lead, learn, and connect? What can Chinese professionals teach the world about fast, practical AI adoption? Alysia Lee Asp is a Creative Innovation Coach, AI Integration Special...

#173 Intercultural Value Conflicts 03.12.2025

Understand why our values are so important to how we interact with our environment. Why is an expat assignment so hard for the spouse? The true value of intercultural trainings? Preparing local teams for global roles. Andreas Bastian has worked in various senior management positions at several multinational companies, including Volkswagen and BP. With a wealth of experience in developing global te...

#172 Overseas Chinese Students 12.11.2025

Get to know the challenges of Overseas Chinese students and professionals How can they integrate in other cultures and create value in their home country? Contact Adam Sevcik (Find on LinkedIn) Wechat: AdamSev_01 Contact Francis Wechat: Flexpat2020

#171 Increase Your Value Through Confident Communication 31.10.2025

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 Rothenburger Born in Germany in 1965, Corinna Rothenburger is a seasoned language and communication expert with m...

#170 Learn Chinese 26.10.2025

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 taugh...

#169 The Wild 80s - Bringing Art to China 22.09.2025

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 @danielmkrause Wechat T4PHAGE

#168 Work for Chinese companies: High Context Culture 16.09.2025

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_fengshu Find Francis on wechat: Flexp...

#167 Bridging German & Chinese Business Cultures: The Human Factor 31.08.2025

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-Mes...

#166 Build your own Flexpat career 09.08.2025

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

#165 Luxury Travel in China 27.07.2025

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

#164 Flexpat Health Insurance 30.06.2025

Health insurance need-to-know - understand the Chinese hospital system - save cost on insurance - key risks to insure - prepare to return back home Find Le'An Insurance Wechat_ID: k522621972 Official Wechat Account: LEAN MEMBER SERVICE Official Website: www.lean-insurance.com Contact Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020

#163 Relocate to your home country 24.06.2025

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.com Wechat: tdoe123

#162 Flexpat Job Search 27.05.2025

Job Search Realities in 2025 What'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 gaps Miriam Wickertsheim leads Direct HR, a China-based recruitment firm with 17 years of history in the market, supporting Western...

#161 Real Estate Entrepreneur 13.05.2025

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 ha...

#160 Trade War 20.04.2025

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 Europ...

#159 Restart your Flexpat Career Today 03.04.2025

Learn about what has changed for flexpats in the past 5 years Why 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...

#158 Retirement Planning for Flexpats 23.02.2025

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 cur...

#157 Enter APAC through Hong Kong 31.01.2025

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

#156 Flexpat Job Market 19.11.2024

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...

#155 Greencard for flexpats 24.09.2024

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 go...

#154 From Firefighter to real CEO 31.08.2024

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 t...

#153 The Lettuce Diaries - Leadership Lessons 17.08.2024

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...

#152 Make it in and with China - Lessons learned 10.08.2024

Make it in and with China - Lessons learned 1 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...

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