China

On the night of October 28, 2025, Air Algérie Flight AH3180 touched down at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, marking the inaugural direct connection between Algiers, the capital of Algeria, and Guangzhou, one of China’s largest and most dynamic southern gateways. This new long-haul route — spanning roughly 10,000 kilometers — does more than shorten travel…

China’s revised Public Security Penalties Law — adopted June 27, 2025 and going into effect on January 1, 2026— expands, clarifies, and systematizes administrative penalties for acts that disturb public order, endanger public safety, or harm social stability. For foreigners living, working, studying, or traveling in China the revision matters because it: This guide explains…

Chengdu is Sichuan’s capital and a city that balances relaxed teahouse life with vibrant food culture, ancient history, and world-class wildlife conservation—most famously the Giant Panda. Travelers come for the pandas and hotpot, but stay for the neighborhoods, temples, and easy access to dramatic Sichuan landscapes. How to use this guide This guide groups experiences…

Chengdu has become one of China’s most attractive mid-cost cities for expats, digital nomads, and families thanks to affordable rent, inexpensive dining, and a high quality of life centered on food and culture. Recent cost-of-living indexes place Chengdu among the cheaper large Chinese cities for everyday expenses while showing a large gap between local and…

China’s ride-hailing market is dominated by a few major platforms that handle the bulk of taxi and private-car bookings across cities, plus several specialized alternatives for niche needs. The two names most users encounter are Didi Chuxing and Meituan Dache, with other domestic and local players filling gaps in certain regions. Didi remains the largest…

Peking duck is one of China’s most famous culinary exports and eating it in Beijing is a ritual that blends imperial history, expert roasting craft, and social dining. This guide explains where to find the best Beijing duck restaurants, how to choose between styles and price tiers, what to order beyond the duck, how to…

Moving to China with a dog requires careful planning, specific veterinary paperwork, and coordination with airlines and Chinese customs. Only dogs and cats are permitted as personal imports in most cases, and there are strict rules about microchips, rabies vaccination and testing, health certificates, and quarantine that vary by origin country and arrival port. Quick…

Chengdu has grown into a major education hub for expatriate and internationally-minded families, offering a range of international curricula including American, British, and IB programs. Different listings and directories show varying counts and types of schools, reflecting rapid change and differing inclusion criteria among providers and regulators. Why families choose an international school in Chengdu…

This guide explains Mandarin Blueprint pricing tiers, payment options, what you get for the money, how to evaluate value against alternatives, budgeting tips, and real-user perspectives so you can decide whether the course fits your goals and wallet. What is Mandarin Blueprint and how it positions itself Mandarin Blueprint is an immersive Mandarin course and…

WeChat Pay now supports adding both Chinese and many foreign credit cards, letting foreigners and domestic users pay at merchants, transfer funds, and top up services without a Chinese bank account. This guide explains requirements, step-by-step setup, verification, troubleshooting, fees, and best practices so you can add a Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover, or local UnionPay…