What is the Chinese Residence Permit?
Once in China, if you’re staying for any length of time, and want to be able to come and go freely, you’ll need to exchange … Read more
The Expat’s Guide to China Permanent Residence (Green Card)
There is a way for people to live in China long-term without dealing with yearly visa bureaucracy (for ten years at least). You’ll need to be … Read more
Buying a Used Car in China as a Foreigner
China has become a nation of drivers in a single generation. Thirty years ago the conventional image of a Chinese city was of streets full … Read more
An In-Depth Guide to Digital Payments in China
When the time comes to pay the bill in China, you’ll notice that not many people get a credit card out. For a long time … Read more
A Complete Guide to Personal Income Tax for Foreigners in China (2025)
If you’re making money in China, as an employee or as a business owner, then you are rightly expected to contribute to the society you’re … Read more
Overstaying Your Visa in China – Fines, Penalties, & Solutions
China controls who can enter the country and how long they can stay. And visitors need to be granted a visa which they apply for … Read more
Emergencies in China- Who to Call and What to Do
China doesn’t often feature highly on lists of “safest” countries for expats to live in, but anyone who has lived there will tell you that … Read more
An Expat’s Guide to Renting an Apartment in Guangzhou
Moving to China is an exciting, life-changing, but sometimes challenging experience, and choosing an apartment is one of the most important factors in making your … Read more
Giving Birth in China: a Guide for Expat Moms-to-be
Giving birth can be a worrying prospect at the best of times, as well as an exciting one. Apart from the pain involved, there are … Read more
Getting a Credit Card in China as an Expat
Credit cards have always been popular with travelers, offering a portable and safer form of payment accepted across many countries, with the financial flexibility to … Read more
An Expat’s Guide to the Best Place to Live in Beijing
Beijing is one of the world’s great cities. Bustling, prosperous, brimming with history and culture, it’s not surprising that many people choose it as the … Read more
An In-Depth Guide to Choosing the Right International School in Beijing
If you’re moving to Beijing and you have children, then the choice of the school they will attend is one of the most important you … Read more
