@pandabiz
Australian expat in China
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Australian
Lives in Chengdu
Registration: 02 January 2015
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Expat interest in politics in China by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in China is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Simple rule, simple life, just keep it simple. BTW, foreign teachers who have not followed this rule have found themselves deported. No joke and I do have proof.Yup, I personally have known 2 to be expelled, one was given 15 minutes to pack and ... Read More
Maintaining a long distance relationship as an expat in China by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Moving to China without your significant other can be quite difficult, especially since your partner is an undeniable source of support. This kind of move may require some adjustments from both parties in order to make it a ...
You're a creative one, man-but who is working in China for 6 months or less?What? I've seen plenty come over for around 2 to 4 months (usually Engineers on projects) and 6 months (usually English Conversational Teachers). With your couple ... Read More
Maintaining a long distance relationship as an expat in China by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Moving to China without your significant other can be quite difficult, especially since your partner is an undeniable source of support. This kind of move may require some adjustments from both parties in order to make it a ...
Quote: Panadabiz and that ridiculous sounding scenario Dude, are you sure he wasn't running a "mail-order bride" business?Having been in China for 15 years, I have no reason to doubt it, and I know numbers of similar Western Males in ... Read More
Maintaining a long distance relationship as an expat in China by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Moving to China without your significant other can be quite difficult, especially since your partner is an undeniable source of support. This kind of move may require some adjustments from both parties in order to make it a ...
For long term Western males, no hope, you will succumb to the beauty of Chinese Females. I had a friend a few years ago who had a large business in Hong Kong, and he employed around 70 Australians or English at any one time, and he states that not ... Read More
Express VPN by AK Maier
Has anyone experience with ExpressVPN?
Oh what a surprise, another single poster raving about Express VPN. ... or in this case, a 2 times poster, and guess what, both posts raving about Express VPN ... I'm a real person, contactable and even visit'able in China, most anytime ... Read More
HIV FOREIGNER SUPPORT GROUP IN SHANGHAI by 2013l0li
I just found out that im HIV + and im wondering if theres any HIV support group in Shanghai?
Doubtful, not impossible though. There will be Chinese support groups of course. You can't work in China legally, I don't know about staying on though, maybe family visa if married. Maybe cheapest in the world for major disease care, IF ... Read More
Working visa for Hiv+ in China? by GuestPoster907
Hi, I got a job in Shanghai. But i am positive and on medication for 4 years. When i am going through medical test, will it be a problem to get a work visa in China? I am aware people discussing that HIV ban is lifted. Would be helpful if someone ...
There is no "Grey" area about it,, you can NOT get a working Visa in China with AIDS, It's National Law, period. Sorry, but that's it. There is no "flexibility" from one Province or one city to another. You won't ... Read More
Moving to China with a disability by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Having a disability should not be a barrier to living abroad. While the intricacies of oneÂ’s move to China may be specific to the individual, certain steps can be undertaken to make the process smoother. What are the important ...
Yeah, I don't know where Vannrox lives, but I travel China extensively and haven't seen much for disabled people most where I have been. Maybe he's in the larger 1st tier cities in the newer areas. Admittedly most of my travels are to ... Read More
Accommodation in China: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youÂ’re new to or have not moved to China just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
I have lived in China for 17 years and would never buy an apartment or house here. Renting is the only way to go.I was able to buy because I am married to a Chinese person, and my entire family is Chinese. If I had no family, I would not advise ... Read More
Accommodation in China: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youÂ’re new to or have not moved to China just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
GREAT ADVICE from "CHEWDOG" . Listen to it!!! AND DO NOT FORGET that you can BUY any type of property here in China-- BUT YOU DO NOT OWN IT! YOU only LEASE IT! THE GOVERNMENT OWNS all PROPERTY in China! EVEN CHINESE DO NOT ... Read More
Is it difficult to take money out of China? by BenjaminLawson
Good evening everyone :). I am thinking about moving to and teaching in Beijing. My plan would be to start working at a school there and try and collect some private tutoring on the side. I would try to slowly build up some online private students ...
Once you do all the paperwork and arrive in China, start doing things the Chinese way. Everything else will fall into place. Best regards and good luck.Good post Vannrox, I couple of things; You only need a Passport for a bank account or China Post ... Read More
Cost of broadband by Jonbennison
Hi, we have just secured rental of an apartment in Shenzhen and now we need internet. There is a fibre line installed but I'm wondering if you guys have any recommendations of which provider to use and an approximation of the monthly cost?
I can only tell you that I was with China Telecom basic, at 100 rmb per month. Was very fast and reliable, but have opted for China Telecom Business now for 200 rmb per month. It is lightning speed and the difference is notable, but there is no ... Read More
Best VPN to use? by melis82
Could anybody living in China tell me which VPN site they prefer to use? Thanks! :)
At the moment VPNs are being killed in my area, I am with China Telecom and I don't know if it's local, national or even just my IP. I was using GetLantern, but as I said in a previous post, the idiots use Google services so i can't ... Read More
I want to learn tai chi by Eli Mouland
I want to learn tai chi. Any thoughts where I can do this in Chengdu?
Go to larger local parks early in the morning, many are happy to have you tag along with them, and you sometimes meet teachers taking classes also. Again, you need to be an early bird usually. Read More
New to Chengdu by Ryan88
Hi guys. I'm completely new to Chengdu, I am looking to meet people, locals and expats. I love to travel and was most recently in Thailand teaching English I returned home to England and took a job offer in Chengdu. I have now been here for 1 ...
Very simple Ryan, head to the Bookworm near the American Embassy, you will meet plenty of ex-pats. You will also likely get a contact there for the British Chamber of Commerce who are very active with social events in Chengdu. Otherwise email me ... Read More