Build your next chapter in China
Live well.
Work confidently.
Clear, current guidance for international professionals making China home. Start with the essentials, then go deeper.
A practical starting point
Make your move with a clear plan.
Moving countries creates a long list of small but important decisions. Our guides turn that list into manageable steps, with dates and sources clearly marked where policies may change.
Essential reading
Start with the basics
Your First Week in China: A Practical Arrival Checklist
The first essential tasks to handle after landing, from accommodation registration to mobile payments.
Getting a SIM Card in China: A Guide for Foreign Residents and Visitors
How to get a Chinese mobile number, choose a telecom provider, register with your passport, top up your account, and protect your phone.
How to Open a Bank Account in China as a Foreigner
A practical English guide to opening a Chinese bank account, preparing documents, choosing a branch, and linking the account to daily payments.
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Find your next step
Visas & Residence
Permits, renewals, and settling in with fewer surprises.
Explore topic → 02Working in China
Contracts, careers, taxes, and workplace essentials.
Explore topic → 03Daily Life
Payments, phones, housing, transport, and routines.
Explore topic → 04City Guides
Practical starting points for China's major cities.
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