China is now strictly enforcing higher salary rules for Category A and Category B foreign work permits, effectively raising the financial bar for overseas professionals seeking to work or renew their status in the country. Read more>>
When I got the opportunity to shadow a Chinese high school student for the day, I jumped at the chance to capture the view from the other side of the desk. Here’s what I learned. ... Read More>>
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Although the Peace Corps ended its relationship with China in 2020, my time serving with them remains one of the most impactful of my life. Serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in China was indeed the toughest job I ever loved. ... Read More>>
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Much ink has been spilt on the things expats find weird when they arrive in China. But how about the things Chinese people find funny about foreigners? ... Read More>>
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Foreign faces became a valuable commodity for Chinese businesses after the country’s reform and opening policy began to gather pace in the 1980s. But do face jobs still exist in China? ... Read More>>
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