China offers vast opportunities for professionals with language, teaching, digital, or specialist skills, but the legal and practical framework for freelancing—especially for foreigners—is complex and rapidly evolving. This guide explains the current legal landscape, visa limits, tax obligations, payment and banking realities, operational options (including compliant workarounds), daily practicalities, and risk-management strategies for expats who…

China’s two largest cities, Shanghai and Beijing, now offer a surprisingly rich and growing ecosystem for dog owners: dedicated dog parks, pet-friendly cafés, and a network of logistics and specialist services that make moving pets into and around the country manageable. This guide combines practical local recommendations, port- and entry-specific services, and vetted resources for…

Deciding whether to insure your dog or cat while living in China depends on price sensitivity, travel plans, the quality of local veterinary care you expect to use, and how much financial risk you want to transfer. This guide walks expats through how pet insurance works in China, the local market, typical costs and exclusions,…

China updated several important visa and work-permit rules that affect foreign nationals, employers, and travelers. These changes include a workforce cap on foreign hires in Shenzhen, stricter documentation for work permit/work-related residence permit renewals in Guangzhou, and new requirements for overseas Z visa applications tied to a specific type of work-permit notice. This guide explains…

Adopting a pet in China combines the emotional reward of giving an animal a home with practical steps that vary by city, port, and whether the animal is local or arriving from abroad. This guide covers how adoption works locally, legal and health requirements for importing dogs and cats, port-specific services you’ll encounter at major…

On November 4, 2025, the State Council issued the official China’s public holidays schedule for 2026 via its Circular of the General Office of the State Council on the Arrangement of Public Holidays in 2026. The holiday schedule is as follows: Holiday Start & End Dates Adjusted Working Day(s) Duration New Year’s Day Jan 1 ~ Jan…

Update Date: November 20, 2025 On November 20, 2025, China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) launched an official option for foreign nationals to complete their arrival (entry) card online before arriving at Chinese ports of entry. The new digital filing channels include the NIA official website, government service portals, the “移民局12367” mobile app, and WeChat and…

Moving to China with pets requires careful planning, paperwork, and timing. This guide covers a complete relocation checklist, the pet import process by country, quarantine rules, timeline, cost estimates, and sample forms you’ll need. Quick checklist (high-level) Pet import process by country (how origin affects requirements) Moving pets to China is handled differently depending on…

Moving to Guangzhou or already living here with a pet brings questions about quality veterinary care, language barriers, emergency access, and the complexities of international pet import/export. This guide collects practical options, explains port-specific and import-related services you’ll need at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), and points to specialists and international transport partners who regularly…

More expatriates, long-term travelers, and local renters are bringing pets into urban life. Finding a rental that welcomes animals in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and other major Chinese cities still requires planning: pet policies vary by landlord, building, district and listing platform, and many mainstream sites do not surface pet-friendly filters clearly. Knowing where…