Your Guide to China
Source: Notebookcheck.net Fedora 31, due for release on October 29th, will no longer be available as a 32-bit install. Rather, Fedora 30 is officially the last version of Fedora to support 32-bit hardware. Users on legacy hardware can expect full lifecycle support for Fedora 30 until May or June of 2020, at which time they … Read more
Legally speaking, for most visas for China, one cannot apply for an extension. Even when talking about a work-related residence permit, for example, a new one is issued with the issuance of a new work permit. However, if you are currently holding a tourist visa and would like to spend more time in China, you may, under certain circumstances, apply for tourist visa … Read more
In this article, we will cover step by step what you need to do when losing your passport in China It is advisable to keep a photocopy of the main page of your passport, and current visa and latest entry stamp either in your phone or online storage device. One other useful tip is to keep a copy of these … Read more
Source: ECNS China’s new foreigner visa is set to be launched June 1. (Photo/National Immigration Administration) The exit-entry departments of China’s public security authorities will start issuing new versions of visas and residence permits for foreigners from Saturday. The current versions will no longer be issued on the same day, while the documents already … Read more
Source: China Knowledge Apr 29, 2019 (China Knowledge) – Effective from today, both Chinese and foreign visitors, including vehicles, involved in key Belt and Road projects and meetings will be offered fast-track services at 18 border ports. The move to introduce fast-track passport control is to increase support for the initiative, said Qu Yuhai, deputy … Read more
Source: JobTube Daily Let’s face it: living as an expat abroad is exciting but not necessarily easy. Living in China? Well, that complicates things even more. There are a number of challenges that we face and whether you’ve been here for years or are planning on arriving in China soon, it’s good to be aware … Read more
Source: ShanghaiExpat.com (Defunct) Towering 632-metres over the city, the Shanghai Tower is the tallest building in China and the second tallest in the world. While exterior construction is complete, crews are still working inside to fit out restaurants, shops, office spaces and the upcoming “luxurious” J Hotel. For now, here’s everything you can do in … Read more
Foreign professionals living in Pudong are now able to obtain work and residence permits in just five days. Across the city, foreigners must visit different departments, ranging from foreign experts’ affairs administration to entry-exit administration, and go through a set of procedures to obtain work and residence permits. They are required to submit numerous documents and … Read more
Beware that the scam recruiters in China are not all Chinese. Many are foreigners that employ blind ads spammed all over the internet, really awesome web sites, and both testimonials and “review” sites that are all self-generated or paid for. Many falsely affiliate themselves with SAFEA or some famous university because they know you are too lazy to … Read more
Source: SHINE Professionals in industries including integrated circuitry, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence are among the badly needed overseas talent the city will try to attract from this year, local human resources authorities told a working conference on Friday. The attraction of high-end talent for Shanghai’s Zhangjiang and Lingang areas, the free trade zone, the Hongqiao business … Read more