Finding work in Shanghai
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Finding work in Shanghai

Shanghai frequently tops the list of the most desirable destinations for expats in China — in no small part thanks to the number of work options available in the city. Shanghai is the largest and most cosmopolitan in China and a world-class harbour of business and...
Moving to China: A Guide for Expats to Live Here
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Moving to China: A Guide for Expats to Live Here

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What you should know to get ready for your transition to China
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What you should know to get ready for your transition to China

Making the move from a Western country to China can be a huge change, even if you already have cross-cultural experience. Find out what you should know to get ready for your transition to China! PREPARATION How to Prepare Yourself for an International Move No matter...
Things to do in Shanghai on weekdays and weekends
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Things to do in Shanghai on weekdays and weekends

Shanghai is one of China’s most exciting cities both if you are looking to explore local culture or feel right at home with a wide range of expat activities and international events. The scope of your activities in the city will, naturally, depend on your interests,...
Adjusting to the local culture and lifestyle in Shanghai
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Adjusting to the local culture and lifestyle in Shanghai

Continuously voted the best city for expats in China, Shanghai is one of the country’s most modern, diverse, and cosmopolitan cities. Yet, it’s also a city with a rich cultural and historical heritage and learning about the Shanghai’s past, customs and traditions would be not only...
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...
Social networking in Shanghai
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Social networking in Shanghai

Meeting people in Shanghai, whether locals or expats, will be substantially easier than in any other city in China. Due to the city’s cosmopolitan nature, you will find more people here speaking English and its also the number one destination for expats in China. With that, building...