I was in Beijing during the Tiananmen Demonstrations. I walked along Chang An Street, with the people, I went into Tiananmen Square, got pass 3 primeters of student blockages, and touch the Martyl’s Shrine.

I was there when Li Peng declared Martial Law on TV. I wrote a paper about my observations and experience which was printed in local C-town newspaper. Of course, I won’t allow any of my Chinese friends read it, not wanting them to get into any trouble.

Being of Chinese heritage, I know a lot of Chinese cultural customs, some of which I continue to observe, of ancient Chinese history, modern Chinese history and also Chinese-American history.

I was in Beijing last Oct/Nov, getting to know the city better. I rented a room, and walked around the city. I didn’t take any taxi’s, I know how to get around using the bus system, and the subways.

I also had my paperwork sent to a couple of head-hunters there. But nothing has popped up for me. The problem is that it doesn’t appear that Compensation is a specialized field there, but a composition part of their HR organization.

I’m Chinese-American and and speak, read and write, but no where as good as locals. But better than most American born Chinese. But no idea on know where I would be on HSK. I’ve also spent 16 months living in Taipei, after I graduated from undergrad degree, so I know I can live in Beijing or Shanghai.

I’m am older and not a part of Gen X or Y, and not close to China’s post 80 generation.

My best chance to work in China was 2 years ago, when I got 3 rounds of interviews to be a HR Manager for a San Jose high tech company look to fill a position for their Haidian office in Beijing.

My friends tell me, one way in, is to find a job teaching Business English, and to make contacts, much like Jenny Bia’s experience. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.