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How To Register for Your Individual Income Tax Refund in China

How To Register for Your Individual Income Tax Refund in China

Posted by | Apr 25, 2021 | |

Bring up the topic of taxes and you’ll hear a collective groan. Not because people disapprove of the institution per se, but because it’s inevitably a headache that takes a lot of time in our winter or spring schedule. Add the extra layer of being an expat, and you’ve got yourself what we here at Jingkids like to call a poop show. Generally speaking, in your home country, you can assume a certain level of responsibility and understanding about what your tax return will look like, or what you will owe, based on past experiences. Moving to a new country might bring with...

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How to Book a Public Hospital Appointment Through the 114 App

How to Book a Public Hospital Appointment Through the 114 App

Posted by | Apr 25, 2021 | , , , |

Living in Beijing as a foreigner can sometimes mean struggling to book an appointment at a public hospital. The locals use the 114 system to 挂号 guàhào (book appointment) but unless you can read Chinese, you’re stuck with the old school method of calling up the hospital or begging a Chinese friend to help.  But fear no more! Since the 114 health mini-program now offers a guahao feature, the Beijinger's sister publication Jingkids has created a step-by-step guide to making an appointment. Step 1 – Type “114” in the WeChat search bar or scan the QR code above to enter the account. You must follow the account...

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What You Need to Know About China’s Illegal Visa Crackdown

What You Need to Know About China’s Illegal Visa Crackdown

Posted by | Apr 24, 2021 | |

With a crackdown on foreigners working illegally in China, we spoke with the UK government in China in the hope of making British people (and everyone else) aware of the possible consequences of working in China on the wrong visa – be it a fine, administrative detention, deportation, travel ban and/or criminal charges – and what recourse is available to people who are detained. Here are some fast facts that should be enough to prompt you to get your papers in order: Over 40 British nationals detained this year to April 2019, triple that compared to same period in 2016/2017. Not all focused on municipalities...

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Here’s the Latest on China’s Illegal Drug Crackdown

Here’s the Latest on China’s Illegal Drug Crackdown

Posted by | Apr 24, 2021 | |

The UK government has issued a timely reminder of the strict drug laws in place and very much enforced in China, and the harsh punishments meted out to those who break them. Here are a few takeaways from it. Quick Facts China has a zero tolerance to drugs There are severe penalties for drug-related offenses including the death penalty There have been increasing incidences of police raids on bars, clubs and private homes Chinese police undertake random drug testing including on entry to the country* Last year, 33 Brits faced detention, a fine, deportation or all three for drug-related incidents *People who may...

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6 Important China Visa Questions Answered

6 Important China Visa Questions Answered

Posted by | Apr 24, 2021 | , |

  The responsibility of being on the correct visa to live and work in China ultimately falls on your own shoulders. However, it can be complicated. We spoke with the  in China about a crackdown on foreigners working illegally in the country a couple of years ago – you can read that here. We have now reached out to them again with some frequently asked questions that we receive. While their answers are sometimes tailored towards British people, most of the advice is general – we hope it is of use to as many of you as possible. Who is responsible for ensuring that...

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