Your Guide to China by Ikky
This category groups all the posts related to the most recent and expat-focused news of China
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
Since September 1, 2013 China has introduced a family reunion or dependent visa to allow family members to join their relatives who are based here. In this article, we will introduce the different types of China family visit visas, and the list of documents required. We will also provide suggestions for writing a related invitation … Read more
Foreigners are required to register at the local police station within 24 hours of arrival (72 hours in rural areas). It is important to register with the police in a timely manner to avoid a heavy fine or other consequences. Chinese law requires foreigners to keep their police records with their passports at all times. … Read more
Since April 2017, China has unified its work permit scheme into a single system, replacing the old Work Permit and Foreign Expert Certificate. This new system classifies work permit holders into three categories: A, B, and C. A common question among foreigners is, “How do I know my ranking?” The classification is based on a … Read more
On a previous post, I have highlighted the process to renew your Chinese driver’s license once it expired but this post is related to how to update the license when your personal info has changed. If you meet any of the following conditions then go ahead to read the rest of this article: I am … Read more
Are you a foreigner living in China Mainland, planning to visit Chinese Taipei soon but do not qualify for visa exemption? If so, then you’ll need to apply for a Chinese Taipei visa. But don’t worry – the process is simpler than you might think! In this ultimate guide, we’ll walk you through everything you … Read more