Above the Sea

About the Book

Above the Sea: Expat in China is a personal account of the author's experiences living, working, and traveling in China. It is a valuable resource for anyone destined for China for business or pleasure.

Living in Shanghai with his wife, a native of Guangzhou, the author shares insights into a dynamic and complex nation. Besides Shanghai, the couple have visited more than two dozen cities, towns and villages in China, from Harbin in the far North to Guangzhou in the South, and as far west as Xi'an, the ancient capital.

In Above the Sea: Expat in China, the author has managed to be both informative and entertaining. The book contains his impressions of the challenges, the friendships, and sometimes the frustrations of living in a country that is both ancient and modern, and always changing.

About the Author

Jim Bainbridge combines his career in publishing and communications with a lifelong study of China. He has traveled extensively throughout China both privately and as a business representative. Bainbridge and his wife currently reside in Seattle, where he is an active member of the Washington State China Relations Council.