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5 Important Questions About Life in China Answered

5 Important Questions About Life in China Answered

Posted by | Apr 24, 2021 | |

Living in China can be tough, not knowing what resources are open to you and what to do under difficult or testing circumstances. We spoke with the  in China to ask them some questions. While their answers are sometimes tailored towards British people, a lot of the advice is general – we hope it is of use to as many of you as possible. My friend is suffering with mental health issues – how do I get them help? One in four people experience mental health issues during their lifetime. Many people experiencing mental health issues will speak to friends and family...

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How a China-based Arts Collective is Growing Around the Globe

How a China-based Arts Collective is Growing Around the Globe

Posted by | Apr 23, 2021 | , |

In 2015, a Beijing-based UK native, with charisma and a knack for making things happen, founded a project known as Spittoon Collective – cultivating a new multicultural community of creative thinkers. The concept started as a poetry night in a hutong that then expanded to other literary genres, art and music, adding color to a city in constant change. Fast forward six years and the collective has spread like wildfire from the capital to Dali, from Ethiopia to Arizona. Below, find out what makes this group of passionate individuals unique and how this project is being exported around the...

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China Releases New Vaccine and Testing Regulations for Visa Applicants

China Releases New Vaccine and Testing Regulations for Visa Applicants

Posted by | Apr 23, 2021 | , |

Update (Thursday April 22, 2021 2.20pm CST): The latest health code application regulations require those who accept foreign vaccines to also accept nucleocapsid (N) protein tests. Tao Lina, a Shanghai-based vaccine expert, said the regulations posted by the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC were “far from an indication that China is now recognizing foreign vaccines,” as cited by state-run newspaper Global Times. The article and title have been updated to reflect the intended meaning of the Chinese embassy guidelines. The Chinese Embassy in Washington DC published an online notice on April 16 that included an updated health code application regulations for foreign COVID-19...

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Here’s How Foreigners Can Book Their COVID Vaccine in Shanghai

Here’s How Foreigners Can Book Their COVID Vaccine in Shanghai

Posted by | Apr 23, 2021 | , , , |

Starting Monday, March 29, foreigners in Shanghai will be able to book an appointment for domestically-produced COVID-19 vaccines. The inactivated China-produced vaccine will be delivered in two doses. Those who are not insured will have to pay RMB100 per dose. Shanghai Foreign Affairs WeChat reports: “Before inoculation, you will be required to sign a letter of informed consent, disclaimer and other documents according to the given procedures. You should also ensure your personal protection and advise your health status truthfully to the on-site medical professionals so that they will decide if you are suitable for inoculation or not. You...

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[How To]: Change Your Job Without The Unnecessary Concern of Visa Trouble

[How To]: Change Your Job Without The Unnecessary Concern of Visa Trouble

Posted by | Mar 30, 2021 | , |

If you are working in Shanghai, you may at one point or another consider changing jobs. While it may seem like a daunting task consisting of the transfer of work permits, cancelation of visas and perhaps multiple trips to the Entry-Exit Bureau, we have done our best to outline and simplify the process below. The 2 Documents You Need to Work in China From the outset, a distinction needs to be drawn between two main documents, namely the Foreigner’s Work Permit and the Residence Permit. The Foreigner’s Work Permit (外国人工作许可证) is a document from the Chinese authorities which permits...

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