YT66 | How Did This Singaporean Survive on $5,000 a Year in China?

Why did this Singaporean move to China for 16 years? What happened? What’s it like to leave everything behind and start over in a foreign land?

In this episode of YanaTV, I sit down with CJ Ng, a Singaporean who spent 16 transformative years living and working in China. From navigating cultural differences to embracing the challenges of being a “foreigner” in a place that felt oddly familiar, CJ shares candid stories of adaptation, growth, and hilarious misunderstandings. 

Now a certified coach helping B2B sales teams succeed, CJ reflects on how those years shaped his career and personal life. Tune in for insights into his journey, his unique perspective on sales, and why he considers his transformation into a “Shanghainese husband” complete. Don’t miss this engaging and relatable conversation!

Discussion Topics: How Did This Singaporean Survive on $5,000 a Year in China?

• Why did a Singaporean move to China for 16 years?
• When language gets lost in translation—CJ’s funny Mandarin mishap!
• No heating, no furniture, and no coffee: CJ’s shocking start in Shanghai.
• Surviving on $5,000 a year—how did CJ manage?
• Learning Shanghainese: hilarious misinterpretations and unexpected assumptions.
• Facing danger: CJ’s nerve-wracking encounter with thieves in China.
• Why Shanghainese men are considered the perfect husbands.
• Are Chinese people really all about money? CJ breaks down the stereotype.
• The #1 tip for anyone who wants to sell better (it’s not what you think)