The Complete Guide to Choosing the Best VPN for China 2026
China is known for its famous Great Wall of China. It is an architectural marvel that draws millions of visitors each year. China also has … Read more
How to Move to and Live in China in 2026
Living in China is an experience unlike any other. Your perceptions will shift as you embrace language and culture. You will face challenges and new … Read more
An Expat’s Guide to Online Shopping in China
Cashless payment and online shopping are a way of life in China. It is convenient and often very cheap. The experience is so smooth that … Read more
A Guide to WeChat Pay for Expats and Foreigners in China
WeChat is one of the most advanced apps on the market and if you are living in China you will need it. WeChat Pay is … Read more
Shipping from China to USA: Procedure, Costs, and Customs
When it comes to shipping from China, there are usually three kinds of people who need the service. First, expats who live in China and … Read more
Shipping to China from USA: Services, Costs, and Customs
Moving to a new country is daunting enough, and there are certain things that we just can’t replace or live without. In some cases it … Read more
Guide to Living in China as a Single Foreign Woman
China offers one of the most exciting and vibrant experiences for expats, but it can seem daunting, and even more so for a foreign woman … Read more
An Expat’s Guide to the Best Places to Live in Guangzhou
For more than 2,800 years, Guangzhou has been a cultural, economic, and political hub and is now the capital and commercial center of Guangdong province. … Read more
Hiring a Helper “Ayi” in China
Who is Your Ayi? Ayi’ (阿姨, ā yí) literally means aunt. You can use this term to address the housekeeper, cleaner, nanny, and any older … Read more
The Best Places to Live in Shanghai for Expats
Shanghai is a fascinating city with lots of extraordinary things to do, see, and eat! Many people dream of calling the Pearl of the Orient … Read more
An Expat’s Guide to the Best Place to Live in Shenzhen
For many expats, the commute becomes the number one factor in selecting a place to live. Whether trying to get to the office or get … 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
