China

China – Finding Employment

Securing employment in China as a foreign national is increasingly achievable — especially in fields such as technology, education, green energy, and advanced manufacturing — yet it demands careful navigation of a formal work permit system, an understanding of cultural

China – Emergencies

China operates no single unified emergency number. Instead, three distinct lines handle different situations: 110 for police, 119 for fire, and 120 for medical emergencies — all free to dial from any handset, including those without a SIM card. Foreign

China – Elderly Care

China’s elderly care landscape is changing at a remarkable pace, weaving together centuries-old Confucian traditions of filial respect with substantial government spending and a rapidly expanding commercial sector. By 2025, people aged 60 and over account for more than 22%

China – Education and Schools

China runs one of the largest and most systematically organised education systems anywhere on the planet, anchored by nine years of state-funded compulsory schooling and a highly competitive national university entrance examination called the Gaokao. Academically demanding and globally respected

China – Driving Licenses

Foreign nationals who wish to drive in China must obtain a Chinese driving licence — roads on the Chinese mainland do not recognise foreign driving licences or International Driving Permits (IDPs). Those visiting for a short period may apply for

China – Driving

Getting behind the wheel in China demands considerably more preparation than most newcomers anticipate. Foreign licences and International Driving Permits carry no legal weight on mainland Chinese roads — you are required to hold a Chinese driving licence before driving

China – Doctors

China runs a blended public-private healthcare system. Expats who are formally employed are generally obliged to join the public social insurance scheme, which provides basic coverage at government-run hospitals. Despite this, a large proportion of expats also obtain private or

China – Disability

China maintains a comprehensive legal structure addressing disability rights, built on the Law on the Protection of Disabled Persons (originally passed in 1990 and revised in 2008) together with the country’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of

China – Dentists and Dental Treatment

China’s dental landscape operates through a blend of public and private provision. Public hospitals maintain dental departments offering relatively affordable treatment, but coverage under the national health insurance system is minimal — the overwhelming majority of dental costs fall to