Build your next chapter in China
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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
Adding Bank Transfer Beneficiaries in China: A Guide for Foreign Residents
Set up and verify bank transfer beneficiaries in China with accurate names, account details, limits, test payments, scam checks, receipts, and cross-border documentation.
Bicycle and E-Bike Parking in China: A Guide for Foreign Residents
Park bicycles and e-bikes in China more safely with compound rules, designated areas, charging separation, theft records, shared-bike etiquette, and removal checks.
When a Dependent Child Turns 18 in China: Residence and Family Planning Guide
Plan ahead when a foreign dependent child approaches adulthood in China, covering residence status, school transitions, insurance, banking, consent, and records.
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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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