I do think its admirable to push your boundaries. The article and some comments here recognize that greater interest is more valuable to employers than specifi

I do think its admirable to push your boundaries. The article and some comments here recognize that greater interest is more valuable to employers than specific experience, less of a China thing, more that you've done it. But, if you're interested in China: I've lived and worked in China for 5 years and wanted to make a few more points: * It is hard to get in touch with the key company person for intern opportunities; * Even if you do, it might be the first such approach they've ever had; * Outside the largest companies with formal intern programs there may be intern programs (and may not), but in partnership with local schools or other feeder companies; * Global companies tend to have global intern programs with limited local admission. That is by no means not a reason not to have a go applying. If anything, if you can break through those barriers you're already a long way there. Bear in mind the following: * Companies are going to ask themselves "What's in it for me?" * They might panic about visas, especially the headache of applying for a short term working visa; * They'll need some very strong persuasion you're committed, will avoid significant culture shock, will not simply run away, and as sponsor of your visa will not damage their reputation; * Cowboy language schools mascaraed as intern opportunities, beware. An additional: The article doesn't state explicitly, but the consultant company, CRCC Asia, mentioned as internship intermediator, organizes internships for a fee. That does mitigate much of the above - both effort and reward in my view. Link to their fee page: http://www.crccasia.com/internships/prices-dates http://www.crccasia.com/internships/prices-dates Edit: Lines initially did not break