Ruth Silbermayr, Tai’an, China
Austrian expat Ruth Silbermayr shares her experience of moving to China.
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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 and lows of backpacking in Southeast Asia – from $2 hostel rooms, to drinking Coca Cola out of
Annegret Bertsch, Beijing, China
Who are you?
My name is Annegret Bertsch and I just recently repatriated back to my home country, Germany, after spending the last few years in China and America. During my time abroad I realized how challenging the expat experience
Building An Expat Career In China
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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 incentives for foreign investments make it an appealing location for entrepreneurs. However, the bureaucratic landscape, cultural differences, and
China – Eye Care
China’s eye care landscape combines public hospitals, private specialist eye facilities, and street-level optical retailers into a mixed-delivery system. Optical services such as refraction and eyewear are predominantly self-funded, while treatments that are clinically necessary may attract partial reimbursement through
China – End of Life Issues
China’s end of life care sector is evolving at a considerable pace, with hospice and palliative care programmes backed by government policy now functioning across numerous cities throughout the country. Nevertheless, the system operates quite differently from those found in
China – Air Travel
China operates one of the planet’s most expansive and rapidly expanding domestic aviation systems, encompassing over 270 civil airports, a registered fleet exceeding 4,300 transport aircraft, and a record-breaking 730 million passengers carried in 2024. Expats will discover that frequent
China – Landlines and Mobile Phones
Three state-owned companies — China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom — together form the backbone of China’s telecommunications network, collectively providing landline, mobile, and broadband services across the country. Setting up a SIM card or arranging landline service is
China – Visas
Relocating to China calls for thorough visa preparation well in advance. Although nationals of roughly 50 countries can currently enter without a visa for stays of up to 30 days, this arrangement does not authorise employment or long-term residence. The