Jack Chan
@Retired in Hualien
Canadian expat in Taiwan
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Hualien city
Speaks English, Cantonese, Mandarin, limited French.
Registration: 11 October 2009
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
I have no reportable income, therefore, it does not matter. Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
Yes, I'm here more than 6 months a year so I got my APRC after 5 years, they didn't ask and I guess they don't really care whether I still have residency in Canada. Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
hate to beat on a dead horse, one has to declare non resident of Canada in order to be exempt, otherwise upon a tax audit, one will be liable for all back taxes plus penalty. Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
I file every tax season. Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
one must declare non resident of Canada in order to be exempt, otherwise no matter where and how long we live abroad, we are still a resident of Canada and subject to all back taxes. Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
My accountant has advised me that even I physically live overseas more than 6 months a year, I must adhere to the Canadian tax law, and only if I declare non resident status will I be exempt from Canadian taxation. Non resident meaning severing all ... Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
Unless /until you declare a non resident, you will always be a resident of Canada even if you have residency outside of Canada. Citizenship is a different story. Canada allows dual citizenship but Taiwan does not. I'm a Canadian citizen, ... Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
sorry about the late reply, have not checked in lately. Yes, I was a Borg fan. The ultra top spins worked back then, but players now are more powerful and hit the ball on the rise thus neutralizing the effectiveness of the spin. Its a power game ... Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
Hi, I'm not quite the age to receive benefits yet, but if I were, I would have the direct deposit to my Canadian bank, and draw cash as I need at local ATMs. That's how I get my cash now and the cost is minimal. Read More
Expand your social circle in Taiwan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Taiwan means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop a ...
Sure, you can expect some cultural and language issues in Taiwan, but socializing and intergrating into the local community is no different than other countries. Join a club such as Toastmasters. Due to your native speaking abilities, you can become ... Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
I'm used to the quakes now, no big deal. I'm an avid tennis player and there is a very active tennis community here. I've been here seven years now and love it. I visit Canada every summer and to be honest, summer months are the only ... Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
Hi Deb, Yes, I've been in Hualien for over five years now, and other than a few nuances, I'm very happy here. Taiwan overall is very friendly towards foreigners, and sometimes we even receive preferential treatments from locals. Personally ... Read More
obtain an ARC in Taiwan
Arnie, If you are single, why not marry a Taiwanese lady? Read More
5 good reasons for living in Taiwan by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Taiwan, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
I can't speak for others who live in different parts of Taiwan, but here are my top 5 reasons for living in Hualien: #1 - got very tired of the long Canadian winters #2 - clean air, clean water & beautiful surroundings #3 - excellent medical with ... Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
give me some notice if you come to Hualien, we can have a few beers together.... JC Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
Hi Arnie, Taiwan is a country and like all countries, they all have policies on immigration. I think it is a lot more difficult getting a green card in the US than obtaining residency in Taiwan. Again, consult Taiwanese officials near you. Call ... Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
Hi Arnie, Like Huntersville, I'm married to a Taiwanese girl and that helps. I was able to get a one year multiple entries, and then a three year. After five years, I will be able to get a permanent resident status. What is more important, is that ... Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
Hi John, Absolutely. Drop me a note before arriving: bullsalive@gmail.com I don't dive but I'll treat you to some fresh local catch... Jack. Read More
Living in Taiwan by expat.com
You are living in Taiwan, or you used to live in Taiwan. [b]Share your experience![/b] How would you describe life in Taiwan? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...
I agree with what lozmatic said, and more. Having lived in a wonderful town in western Canada for nearly forty years, many of my friends at home asked me why leave now. The drug culture. When I first arrived in Canada in the early 70s, folks smoked ... Read More
Do and don't in Taiwan by expat.com
Are you living in Taiwan? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Taiwan? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Taiwan?[/b] Thanks!
Do - pay a small compliment. Unlike most mainland Chinese, folks here in Taiwan do appreciate a small compliment, except on body parts. Don't - discuss Taiwan politics, or any politics for that matter. Read More
How to make friends in Taiwan by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Taiwan :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
I am no expert in making new friends, in fact, I am looking for new friends here in Hualien city myself, having just recently moved here from Canada. However, being ethnic Chinese, and being around Chinese people for many moons, there is one helpful ... Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan?
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ... Read More