China Visa: The Comprehensive Guide for 2020
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China Visa: The Comprehensive Guide for 2020

Entering China visa-free? The 10-year China visa? Extending a China visa?? Understanding the Chinese visa process isn’t easy! It’s difficult to find all the information you need, much less in a single resource. There’s a lot to consider when applying for your visa to China and...
Best Shanghai Travel Guide Books for 2021 (rated & reviewed)
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Best Shanghai Travel Guide Books for 2021 (rated & reviewed)

What is the best Shanghai travel guide book for 2021? If you’re making plans to visit Shanghai, China in the next year or so, you’re going to want help figuring out what’s worth seeing, how to get around and other great travel tips. Below, I’d like to...
Learn to Write Chinese | Best Tools for Students 2020
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Learn to Write Chinese | Best Tools for Students 2020

Making the effort to learn to write Chinese characters may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Forget the old “write the character 10 times in your notebook” method. With the right tools and apps, you can learn to write Chinese in an exciting, fun, and engaging...
5 Cheapest Ways to Get Money to China in 2020
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5 Cheapest Ways to Get Money to China in 2020

Moving money internationally is never easy. At this point you probably already know that. So as you research options to get money into China, it helps to know what has worked in the past and which methods are the cheapest for transferring money internationally. Recommended Partner When it...
Using WeChat or Alipay in China to Pay | Expat Guide
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Using WeChat or Alipay in China to Pay | Expat Guide

Prior to the emergence of mobile payment apps in China, the country was primarily a cash-based society. From meals, clothing, rent, bills, taxis, and almost everything else, paying cash was the norm. However today, apps like Alipay and WeChat are transforming China into a cashless society where transactions are commonly...
Online Shopping in China | 2021 Expat Guide
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Online Shopping in China | 2021 Expat Guide

Is it possible for a foreigner to do online shopping in China? Can I use my foreign credit card on Chinese stores or do I need to have a Chinese bank account? It’s these type of questions that expats ask all the time when it comes how...
How to Open a China Bank Account | 2021 Guide
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How to Open a China Bank Account | 2021 Guide

How can I open a bank account in China? Whether you do business inChina or you’re moving to China as an expat with a residence permit, opening a bank account in China has many benefits. This article has been expanded and updated to include the experiences of...
How to Rent an Apartment in China 2021 | Tips, Tricks, & Advice
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How to Rent an Apartment in China 2021 | Tips, Tricks, & Advice

Are you looking at renting an apartment in China in 2021? Renting a Chinese apartment is likely to be a process far different than anything you have experienced before, so my hope here is to provide some insider tips and resources to help you along the way....