Blog articles have been written about Beijing.
Expat Interview: China Scratched
Today we meet Christine Surlien an expat from Norway who has had some truly unique experiences living in China and the USA. In this fascinating interview she shares details of how she transformed her life…. Read More
Expat Book Review: Iron and Silk
When it comes to expat destinations that are challenging, China almost certainly tops the list, even by today’s standards. However, compared with 25 years ago, life as an expatriate in…. Read More
A Comprehensive Guide to Filing Income Tax in China: 2013
Expats who live and work in China are required to pay individual income tax (ITT) and those who are employed by a foreign-invested company in China need to pay tax from the very first day that they arrive in…. Read More
Expat Interview: How to Untour Shanghai
Today we meet Kyle Long, an expatriate who loved his student life in Shanghai so much that he decided to stay. Unable to find a job that interested him and met his needs for a challenge…. Read More
Expat Interviews: Keeping Sane in Shanghai
Today we meet Donna Campbell, an Australian who is living in Shanghai, China. Donna shares her story with us, describing how she finds life in China, why you need to be careful crossing the road and how you…. Read More
China Expat Tax Filing Requirements for 2011 Tax Year
Expats who live and work in China are required to pay individual income tax (IIT) and those that are employed by a foreign-invested company in China need to pay tax from the very first…. Read More
Expat Book Review : Big in China
Big in China: My Unlikely Adventures Raising a Family, Playing the Blues, and Becoming a Star in Beijing, written by Alan Paul, describes his adventures as a male trailing spouse who moved to Beijing so that his wife…. Read More
Expat Interviews : A Year in China
In the latest installment in our expat interview series we talked to Doris Gallan, a Canadian expatriate who immigrated to the USA in 1998 and then lived in Mexico (2008-09), Costa Rica…. Read More
Gong Xi Fa Cai: An Expat’s Guide to Chinese New Years Traditions
If you’re an expat living in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan or any other predominantly Chinese area you may find this time of year somewhat confusing. Should you give red envelopes…. Read More
10 Things Expats in China Should NEVER Do
China is a very popular destination for expatriates around the globe. We have tried to put together 10 things that expatriates should avoid and not do when living in this great country. We hope…. Read More
