andic
English expat in China
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18
About me
English
Lives in Hefei, Anhui Sheng
Speaks Some Mandarin French
Registration: 06 August 2018
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Just for fun: Unusual cultural habits in China and around the world by Diksha
In this Just for fun thread, we would like to highlight unconventional customs which make China stand out. This is a chance, at the same time, to learn about other countries聮 equally interesting traditions. 1. Which country considers cats to be ...
- If you have a nap you will wake up with some object on your stomach - people here are obsessed with the idea that you need to keep your stomach warm - and winter or summer somebody will cover you with whatever is to hand be it a blanket, jacket, ... Read More
Change Shanghai based study permit to Work permit in Shanghai by GuestPoster679
Hello, I hold study permit(xi1 visa). I hold necessary documents for applying work based permit. Is it possible to change it without leaving China? i know it's certainly better to contact psb directly . as I understand I need to cancel study ...
Hi I think that you actually can transfer to a work visa in Shanghai, I was reading about it about 2 years ago. I will try to find a link - the OP can also look for him/herself Read More
What should I do, not to do? by GuestPoster230
OK, you might say this is a wrong topic here. I am a soon to be expat. My daughter, who works and lives in another city, is bringing his caucasian boyfriend home this weekend first time. They've been together for 1+ year. I personally ...
You and your daughter's boyfriend are from different cultures and generations - of course you will have a different outlook on life. By the way your daughter's outlook is also different to yours, this is natural. If this guy is polite and ... Read More
Negotiating salary and benefits in China by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Better job prospects in China can most certainly be an incentive to leave your country of origin. Securing a contract with the right salary and benefits for you can be crucial to make your move successful. Is salary and ...
Vannrox sets things out quite clearly, I would like to add that you need to be very thick skinned for exactly the reasons he states above, if it is in the contract your employer might not like it. But if it is not in the contract you it will be very ... Read More
FORCED LABOR: Passport held by boss by Manu808
Hi all. Need help in a big way. My girlfriend has just come in on class F visa to Beijing. She is working at the Beijing International Exhibition at the Madagascar exhibit (she is Malagasy, I am American. She speaks fluent Mandarin, but I am not in ...
I think that you need to request consular assistance as a matter of urgency. ADDRESS 2 Sam Li Tun Dong no3, Beijing, China CITY Beijing EMAIL ambapek@yahoo.com FAX (86.10) 6532 2102 PHONE (86-10) 65322571 WEBSITE ... Read More
Opening bank account in China on working visa by mimi84843
Hey guys , So I鈥檓 moving to China Shanghai in Z visa and will be working there for notebooks than a year and I was wondering what is the process of opening bank account there is it complicated ? And which banks do you recommend for foreigners
Opening my BoC account was like pulling teeth out, I had to go back and forth two or three times. But that was in a small town and none of us knew what we were doing - everyone was nice and enjoyed the novelty though. A couple of months later I was ... Read More
Retiree looking for rental back in the UK by dlbarnard
Hi Thank you for taking the time to read this. I am 65 and retiring after having worked in China for the last 16 years. I expected another couple of years here but new restrictions on age have made this impossible for me, not to mention my health ...
I recommend that you or your wife check out the Chinese students/postdocs message boards. I know of two researchers who bought flats and moved to (1) a bigger rental to start a family (2) got a job at a different university. I鈥檒l check out ... Read More
To Move or Not Move to Beijing?? by trumblelane02
HI All My husband has been offered an opportunity of us all moving to Beijing for 3 years. Initially, we were very excited at this fantastic chance to experience all fully funded move like this, but we are getting such mixed opinions from people ...
I鈥檝e been in China about 18 months now but before that I was a regular visitor. A city like Beijing is not difficult to settle into - it鈥檚 pretty cosmopolitan you could probably even manage to stay in an expat bubble if that鈥檚 your ... Read More
Offer from Shanghai by pauloabg
Hello, doing some research on internet and I麓m still in doubt. I work in Automotive industry, more than 23 years of experience and received an offer to work in Shanghai: - Salary 54k RMB (after tax) monthly - International School paid by the ...
That is a very fair offer. It is not outstanding and I wouldn't come out with the expectation that you will be able to retire when (if) you go home. But you should be able to have a really great time in Shanghai and save a decent ... Read More
Homeschooling in Shenzhen by jaynev
Hello .. I am wondering if there are any homeschooling groups happening in or around Shenzhen. I will be moving to the area in July ( I know.. HOT) with my husband and three children and will continue homeschooling them so would love to meet other ...
They don't like people posting their contact details on the open forum - it is for your own protection. click on a person's profile/avatar and send them a PM using the link. Read More
Keeping fit in China by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Keeping fit during your time in China is of utmost importance. How about sharing with us and your fellow expats how you keep healthy in your host country? What are your daily health hacks in China? Do you exercise regularly? ...
I joined a gym about a year ago and have been going pretty regularly sometimes work, travel or other things get in the way and I might not go for a month but I will normally manage to go 3-4 times a week. Its not much different to going to the gym ... Read More
Work Visa with no degree by Mngedo
Dear all, I am sure this question has been commonly asked and i have probably read everything that is on the Internet. However mystery is still not solved. Basically my current company would like to send me to the office in Shanghai. I was in the ...
Take a look at the link below: https://ins-globalconsulting.com/chinas-new-work-visa/ I assume that you are earning 26k RMB/month that gets you 14 pts, your ten years of experience get you 10 points - equivalent of a fresh BSc graduate. That puts ... Read More
Driving in China by GuestPoster5968
Hello everyone, I am aware that as a foreigner, you can provide your original driver's licence and (after some bureaucracy) get a Chinese driver's licence. However, in my case, I do not have a driver's licence in my home country. Is it ...
I think the information above is pretty good, I鈥檇 just add one experience. You have to sit the test in the same administration area as you are resident. Some less developed areas do not have the theory test in English - this may be a ... Read More
The pet culture in China by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in China just to make sure that their little ...
I have been coming to the small town in Anhui (where I now live permanently) for about ten years. During my early visits it was quite rare to see dog walkers, strays - yes, pets - no. Everyone here goes out for an after dinner stroll (san bu) but ... Read More
Chinese or British citizenship by andic
Hi, My wife (Chinese) and I (British) have been together for about ten years, through our PhDs and early careers in the UK. A very good opportunity came up in China close to my wife's home town and we moved out to Anhui just over a year ago. ...
Hi Vannrox, My o wn thinking process is very similar to yours. I want my offspring to have as much opportunity as possible and I think that starting out as Chinese will give the best chance of that. Re the pink book and antenatal checkups we are ... Read More