7 Things That Are No Longer True About China ^HOT

Apr 15, 2021 Comments(6)

China has developed at an unprecedented rate since it opened to the world in the early 80s. Many of the gripes and complaints that some of us expats had when we first arrived have disappeared in the intervening years. ... Read More>>

China Expat Favorite Sherpa’s Slapped with Massive Anti-Monopoly Fine ^HOT

Apr 13, 2021 Comments(3)

Sherpa’s, a bilingual food delivery service popular with China expats, has been fined 1.16 million RMB by Shanghai’s market watchdog. ... Read More>>

Guangdong to Vaccinate Foreigners, Expert Admits Low Efficacy ^HOT

Apr 12, 2021 Comments(2)

Guangdong has become the latest Chinese province to open its Covid-19 vaccination program to foreigners. ... Read More>>

China ‘Could Open Borders Next Spring’ if Enough Get Vaccinated ^HOT

Apr 08, 2021 Comments(12)

China may reopen its borders by next spring if enough people have been vaccinated against Covid-19, according to a medical specialist. ... Read More>>

How to Stand Out From the Crowd as a Foreign Worker in China ^HOT

Apr 07, 2021 Comments(8)

As a foreign worker in China, you can expect a healthy job market with competitive salaries in many industries. But it’s still necessary to set yourself apart from the pack. ... Read More>>

WeChat Accounts Every Expat in China Should Follow ^HOT

Apr 01, 2021 Comments(4)

One of the most important features of WeChat is the numerous and varied groups and accounts offering a wealth of information about China. Below is a short list of WeChat accounts that I think will be most useful to expats in China. ... Read More>>

What Was Life Like for an Expat in China in the 1980s? ^HOT

Mar 30, 2021 Comments(4)

Here, an Old China Hand shares her story of what life was truly like for an expat in China in the 1980s. ... Read More>>

Shanghai Rolls Out Covid Vaccine Program to all Foreigners ^HOT

Mar 25, 2021 Comments(5)

Shanghai has become the first city in China to roll out a Covid-19 vaccination plan for all foreign residents. ... Read More>>

7 Signs You’re Onto a Winner with an Employer in China ^HOT

Mar 23, 2021 Comments(6)

It can be hard to know what to expect from an employer in China. While we’re familiar with employment norms back home, in China, we’re often left guessing about the difference between a poor deal and a good one. ... Read More>>

Chinese Study: Covid Antibodies Provide 9 Months of Protection ^HOT

Mar 22, 2021 Comments(2)

Covid-19 antibodies protect from reinfection for at least nine months, according to a new Chinese study published in The Lancet medical journal this week. ... Read More>>

China Opens Vaccine Program to Foreign Journalists and Diplomats ^HOT

Mar 19, 2021 Comments(5)

China has opened up its domestic Covid-19 vaccination program to diplomats and foreign journalists in Beijing.... Read More>>

China to Allow in More Foreigners Inoculated with Chinese Vaccines ^HOT

Mar 18, 2021 Comments(10)

China has announced that it will allow in foreigners from several more countries as long as they have had one of the Chinese vaccines. ... Read More>>

Covid Test No Longer Required for Train Travel Anywhere in China ^HOT

Mar 16, 2021 Comments(3)

China residents will now be able to travel anywhere in China by train without taking a Covid-19 test first, according to reports. ... Read More>>

Easier Access from Hong Kong for Foreigners with Chinese Vaccinations ^HOT

Mar 15, 2021 Comments(5)

Foreign nationals who have been inoculated with one of the Chinese Covid-19 vaccines can now enter the country via Hong Kong with simplified visa procedures. ... Read More>>

Beijing to Start Trialling Social-Credit Based Subway Access ^HOT

Mar 12, 2021 Comments(6)

Beijing is to begin trialling a system whereby passengers with good social credit ratings are exempt from security checks at the city’s subway stations. ... Read More>>

China’s Vaccination Certificates Spark Hope for International Travel ^HOT

Mar 11, 2021 Comments(7)

China has launched a vaccination certificate, leaving expats and citizens alike hopeful that they will soon be able to travel freely across borders. ... Read More>>

Calls for More Public Holidays Discussed at China’s Two Sessions ^HOT

Mar 10, 2021 Comments(4)

Recommendations for more public holidays proposed at China’s Two Sessions government meeting have been met with enthusiasm by scholars. ... Read More>>

Essential Mandarin Phrases for New China Expats ^HOT

Mar 09, 2021 Comments(4)

With the help of my Chinese friend Lily, here I bring you an introduction to the basic principles of Chinese and offer up some essential Mandarin phrases for new China expats. ... Read More>>

China Considers Removing English from Compulsory Education ^HOT

Mar 08, 2021 Comments(4)

A proposal to remove English from compulsory education in China has been raised at this year’s Two Sessions government meeting in Beijing. If adopted, the move could see the need for foreign English teachers in China diminish dramatically. ... Read More>>

More Details On Who Will Receive Covid Anal Swabs Revealed ^HOT

Mar 05, 2021 Comments(5)

More details about who will receive the dreaded anal swab Covid-19 tests upon entering china have been revealed this week. ... Read More>>

ICBC’s Sexual Harassment Memo Sparks Controversy Among Chinese Netizens ^HOT

Mar 04, 2021 Comments(5)

China’s ICBC bank this week sent a memo to employees outlining how they should behave with colleagues of the opposite sex. ... Read More>>

China Teachers Given New Guidelines for the Discipline of Students ^HOT

Mar 03, 2021 Comments(2)

New guidelines about how students should be disciplined in Chinese primary and secondary have been released by the government. ... Read More>>

Shanghai Eases Visa Restrictions for High-End Foreign Talent ^HOT

Mar 02, 2021 Comments(1)

Shanghai has eased visa restrictions in a bid to attract more high caliber foreign talent. ... Read More>>

China Approves First Single-Dose Covid Vaccine for Use ^HOT

Mar 01, 2021 Comments(4)

China has approved its first single-dose Covid-19 vaccine for use, state media reported on Friday. ... Read More>>

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