Hainan is easing homebuying restrictions for foreigners under the Free Trade Port framework. We break down who can buy, where, and how the process works across ...
Foreigners in China sometimes rely on VPNs to reach global websites. But using an unapproved connection can lead to fines or confiscation. This guide explains the ...
Foreign children are not automatically barred from Chinese public schools, but the rules are a patchwork. A Shanghai engineer’s experience shows which work permits, documents, and ...
Commercial apartments in China look tempting because they are cheaper, but they often come with shorter land terms, higher utility bills, and no school-district rights. This ...
Foreign employees in China often face unexpected personal income tax on stock options and restricted shares. This guide explains the tax trigger dates, calculation method, filing ...
Foreign companies entering China often start with a representative office (RO) because it is cheap and easy. But an RO has no independent legal personality, so ...
China's 2026 Negative List for foreign investment keeps shrinking, but some sectors remain closed or require a Chinese partner. Read a practical breakdown of what's off-limits, ...
A practical guide for expats in China: how the national immunization program works, where to get free and self-pay vaccines, how to manage the Little Green ...
Travelling to China with luggage or waiting for an overseas parcel? Learn the simplified baggage-and-postal tax system: 13%, 20% and 50% rates, the ¥5,000 passenger allowance, ...
A practical guide to China's three patent types for foreign applicants — invention, utility model and design. Compare protection terms, official fees, examination timelines and learn ...