A whopping big salary may not be the main reason for relocating to China, but no matter what your deal, opening a Chinese bank account seems to be a challenge for everybody. Continue reading »

　　A foreigner can bring cash and change it at the Bank of China for RMB. Foreign money can be exchanged in China through traveler‘s cheques, currency conversion at banks and hotels. Credit cards can also be used. What follows is a more detailed explanation. Enjoy your trip! Continue reading »

Renting in China can be a complicated exercise. As in many places, the process can be complicated and the language barrier can lead to some real misunderstandings. The usual result is that you, as the foreigner, can end up paying more than you expected. Continue reading »

It is important to know that gifts are a major part of the Chinese culture. For example, the Chinese would much rather reciprocate a gift with another gift than to send a ‘thank you’card. When visiting someone in China, especially if you are a guest in their house, it is imperative that you bring a gift (whatever the monetary value) to show respect to the host. Continue reading »

Seeing a doctor is known to be an expensive and difficult affair in China.

As the country aims to refine its health care system, an article published in the ‘Beijing News’ tries to identify the causes behind the current situation.
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1. The seating arrangement is determined by the host. Always wait to be seated rather than seating yourself. Continue reading »

For many years, Chinese government policy was to separate foreigners from the local population by making them live in specially designated and segregated properties. Today, however, expatriates can live in, rent or even purchase housing in China on the same terms as the Chinese. Housing options in China include apartments, dormitories, villas (houses), serviced apartments and hotels. Continue reading »

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