The workplace etiquette in Shanghai
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The workplace etiquette in Shanghai

Shanghai is China’s most international city and the one with the highest number of expat residents. Thus, your employers and colleagues will probably be well aware of the potential cultural differences and will not expect you to fit in perfectly with the local ways. However, 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...
The labour market in China
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The labour market in China

Ever since the first stages of China’s opening-up policy commenced in 1978, the country has been a magnet for those seeking new professional and business opportunities. Today, foreign expertise is still required in many fields from catering, tourism and management to finance, trade, and education. Basic...
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...
Networking etiquette in Shanghai
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Networking etiquette in Shanghai

Shanghai is China’s most international city and, yet, the country’s deepest Confucian traditions still influence social interactions to this day. The unspoken rules of networking in China are entirely different from those in the West but creating and maintaining social and professional relationships will be essential aspects...