Once Around The Sun, Jessica Mudditt
This extract is taken from Jessica Mudditt’s new book, Once Around the Sun – from Cambodia to Tibet. Jessica details the highs…
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An Expat’s Blueprint for Entrepreneurship in China
Starting a business in China as an expat is a complex but achievable endeavor. The country’s vast market, growing economy, and government…
Read more →Interview with Nicole Webb, Author, China Blonde
Nicole, tell us what made you first decide to become an expat. I met my husband James on a blind date. He…
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Read more →How To Open A Bank Account In China
With a population of almost 1.4 billion people and some of the busiest cities in the world, China rarely draws in expats…
Read more →How To Rent Or Buy Property In China
China has the third biggest landmass and the largest population of any country, with over 1.4 billion people. Its vibrant culture and…
Read more →What Quality Of Healthcare Can You Expect In China?
Despite a decade or so of reforms to the system, healthcare in China is still often cited as “substandard” and largely “inconsistent”.…
Read more →How To Register With The Health System In China
China’s public healthcare falls under its social insurance plan. Since 2006, China has been undertaking large-scale reforms across its healthcare system. Under…
Read more →How To Look After Your Mental Health In China
China can be a challenging place in which to work and live. If you are an expat in the country, it is…
Read more →How To Keep Your Health Insurance Costs Low In China
Note: This article assumes a normal state of affairs in China and cannot predict future developments concerning the COVID-19 coronavirus. As long…
Read more →How To Keep Fit And Healthy In China
Note: This article assumes a normal state of affairs in China and cannot predict future developments concerning the COVID-19 coronavirus. As long…
Read more →Prescriptions In China: What Is Available And How To Get Your Medications
Over the last five years, China has put various measures in place to raise the quality of medical care and treatments. Historically,…
Read more →Maternity Care In China: What The Options Are And How To Decide On A Birth Plan
In China, expats can choose between public, private or international hospitals for their maternity care. Home births are rare, except in the…
Read more →How Much Do Health Procedures Cost In China?
Note: This article assumes a normal state of affairs in China and cannot predict future developments concerning the COVID-19 coronavirus. As long…
Read more →Dental And Ophthalmic Care In China: How To Find The Right Options For You
Note: This article assumes a normal state of affairs in China and cannot predict future developments concerning the COVID-19 coronavirus. As long…
Read more →Complementary Therapies In China And How To Access Them
China is home to some of the most advanced complementary medicine in the world. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practised in…
Read more →How To Apply For A Visa In China
If you are between 14 and 70 years old, you will need to make your visa application in person at a visa…
Read more →How To Find A Job In China
China’s buoyant economy offers good job prospects and the number of expats working in China rose from 180,000 in 1996 to over…
Read more →How To Find The Right School For Your Child In China
As an expat living in China, there is a lot to consider before sending your child to school. Besides the language barrier,…
Read more →Moving To China With Children: A Guide For Expats
International travel is an exciting adventure for business people seeking new challenges: however for children taken along for the ride, it can…
Read more →How To Open A Bank Account In China
China is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia and the world. The Chinese currency is known as the renminbi, and…
Read more →New Law Could Make Life Difficult For Chinese Expat Entrepreneurs
The Republic of China has undoubtedly become a global superpower over the last decade or so. This country has come a long…
Read more →China – Recommended Social Media Accounts
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
Read more →Nine Places You Could Move To In China If You Don’t Want To Live In Beijing
For many thinking of moving to China, the first option that comes to mind is the capital city of Beijing. But there…
Read more →Top 5 Successful Business Tips For Expats In China
China is becoming more important as a market for employers around the world and it’s also growing in popularity for start-ups too.…
Read more →Interview With Funky Chicken, Expat Author
Funky Chicken, you wrote Why The Chicken Crossed The World, a book of true stories. Tell us a bit about the book…
Read more →China – Recommended Blogs
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
Read more →Why Are So Many Expats Leaving Beijing?
There are more expats leaving Beijing than arriving, with expats telling media outlets that increasing living costs and stagnating pay packages are…
Read more →Learning To Laugh In China: Appreciating The Chinese Sense Of Humour
China’s economy is one of the fastest developing economies in the world. Foreigners, especially those with specialized skills, are able to find…
Read more →China – Five Recommended Expat Blogs
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
Read more →Tips For Staying Healthy In Shanghai: A Guide To Food And Fitness
Living in Shanghai can provide a much-needed break from the dependence on too many processed and packaged foods. You will find that…
Read more →5 Things You Should Do When Living In China (And 1 You Definitely Shouldn’t)
Your stay in China can be many things, but one thing it’s least likely to be is boring. This is a country…
Read more →Moving To Shanghai? Read Our Expat Guide To Travelling On Public Transport
Shanghai, being a global financial center and the commercial hub of china, is a busy city with a large population. The city…
Read more →Dealing With Culture Shock In China – Some Advice For New Expats
Expats usually experience a subtler form of culture shock when living in China’s big cities because of the robust economy and rapid…
Read more →Driving In Shanghai – A Few Survival Tips For Expats
Driving in Shanghai can be tricky if you’re not used to it. The traffic is chaotic on city streets, drivers do not…
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