Dear readers,

Thank you for your attention and contribution to the ongoing project My China Story. We receive interesting stories and opinions almost every day; unfortunately, there are some that don't meet our editorial standards.

Here are some points that we hope will help contributors:

* A story should be personal. It is your story related to China, rather than a general impression about China.

* A story is better if it has a theme, rather than a disorganized collection of information or travel log.

* Previously unpublished material only.

* We reserve the right to edit submitted material.

* Opinions are also welcome but better if it is rationally developed, with your involvement in the setting. A debatable is even better.

* You don't need to say only nice things about China to get published. Any experiences, good or bad, misunderstandings or cultural shocks are also welcome, such as this one, A Minority in the Midst of Millions.

* Please carefully check your words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs, and make it the best you can write.

* We pay in a number of ways: PayPal, Alipay, Chinese bank accounts, or post office.

* You are welcome to offer suggestions on how to make this project better.