Whatever the reasons for your interest, there's no denying the importance of the nation. Milennia of isolation are coming to an end and cliches about the dragon awakening and this being the Chinese century abound. Cliches aside, this nation is set to be a big, maybe the biggest player in the future, first of Asia and potentially the world. Understanding it is by no means essential - but it's hardly going to hurt.
Working here has more to offer than an understanding of China itself. It's a huge and incredibly varied country, and I'm willing to wager that none of it will be what you expected. You'll live a life you never dreamed of, and see up-close a truly different way of life - a different culture.
