Colin
@Manlin
English expat in Israel
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About me
English
Lives in Netanya, Central District
Speaks English, Hebrew, Mandarin
Registration: 02 December 2009
Online shopping in Israel
Very similar to the rest of the Western wolrd, that is to say about a decade behind China. I miss all the pluses of having one app (WeChat) that does everything and miss a platfrom as diverse as taobao with (often) same day delivery. In Israel ... Read More
Giving birth in Israel (as a non-citizen/non-resident/non-Jew)
Medical treatments are "free" for people paying the National Insurance. Your wife, as a tourist, will not be covered. There are of course private hospitals but you will have to pay the costs involved Read More
How to get newborn baby visa? by bunny87
I am studying master degree in China and i am gonna birth this summer so how i am gonna take visa for my baby. My husband is foreigner too. Is there anyone know about family visa for studying Master degree students?
TWO citizenships??? Not if one of the parents is Chinese. China does not permit dual citizenship. It the parents are from two (or more) different countreie then depending on thier countries' policy they can inherit the parents ... Read More
How to hire a car/driver? I will visit Beijing for 4 days in December
John hi please private message me. I can help you find a car w/driver and with suggestions for child friendly things. Read More
Moving to Beijing by GabrielWhite
Dear all Hope everybody is good. Soon I'm moving to Beijing on Senior position. Company offered me 75000 rmb/month. I read few posts of cost living but everybody says different story. I need some facts. Exe: price of good 1br apartment around ...
Some nice apartments) not far from Vantone Center and, depending on your lifestyle choice, there are a couple of serviced apartments in the vicinity. Advantage of a serviced apartment is that you don't have to provide the "domestic ... Read More
Moving to Beijing by GabrielWhite
Dear all Hope everybody is good. Soon I'm moving to Beijing on Senior position. Company offered me 75000 rmb/month. I read few posts of cost living but everybody says different story. I need some facts. Exe: price of good 1br apartment around ...
Re area - did you mean in the vicinity of Parkview Green? Beijing is big and I know it fairly well (been here for over 13 years) but Green View Garden is not ringing any bells. Do you have the name in Chinese or Pinyin (transliteration) ? Read More
Moving to Beijing by GabrielWhite
Dear all Hope everybody is good. Soon I'm moving to Beijing on Senior position. Company offered me 75000 rmb/month. I read few posts of cost living but everybody says different story. I need some facts. Exe: price of good 1br apartment around ...
Yes, foreign nationals have to pay a portion of the salary to China's Social Security which, amongst other things, indeed includes pension and medical. Quite honestly it is a pure financial loss. The medical coverage is suitable for a Chinese ... Read More
Moving to Beijing by GabrielWhite
Dear all Hope everybody is good. Soon I'm moving to Beijing on Senior position. Company offered me 75000 rmb/month. I read few posts of cost living but everybody says different story. I need some facts. Exe: price of good 1br apartment around ...
replied in your other post with the same name Read More
Moving to Beijing by GabrielWhite
Dear all Hope everybody is good. Soon I'm moving to Beijing on Senior position. Company offered me 75000 rmb/month. I read few posts of cost living but everybody says different story. I need some facts. Exe: price of good 1br apartment around ...
Gabriel hi, feel free to PM me if you need assistance. 75,000RMB is a very generous salary especially since I understand that you will be one person with no need to pay school fees. Happy to point you in the direction of a few websites of ... Read More
Need help: Getting international TV channels in Beijing
Hi, I am also in Beijing. You need a VPN (on your router) and an Apple TV or similar device attached to your TV. WeChat me or pm here and I will give you the contact details of the person who has been solving all my tech problems for years. If ... Read More
Every Tuesday Meetups & Get togethers by Manlin
New to Beijing? Been in Beijing for yonks but want to meet new people? Want to hangout with some friendly people? We meet every Tuesday for a chance to meet and socialise. These get-togethers are open to everyone irrespective of nationality or ...
Yes we still continue to meet every Tuesday. Looking forward to seeing you. The best way to contact me is WeChat. I will pm you my WeChat details or simply follow "fc-group" on WeChat Read More
Things to do in Beijing during the weekends
Spring is here, Summer is coming and loads of things to do. I normally try every couple of weekends to get out to rural beijing for a relaxing day with fun people and great views. Feel free to join me. Read More
British Communities
Jasmine hi, China is more than a tad bigger than the UK. Can you be a bit more precise regarding where you will be moving to In China. I am in Beijing and have loads of contacts (Brits and Non Brits) and will be happy to introduce you. Read More
New Expat by chloewright89
Hey everyone! My names Chloe.. I'm considering moving to China but I just need a bit more information, if anyone has previously lived in the UK and are now living in China please message I'd love to know a bit more about your experience :)
Hi Chloe, I am originally from London and have been living and working in China since 1998. How can I help? Read More
Company information inquiry by sairis
Hello everyone I am Sairis from Tanzania a travel agency I received a travel inquiry from CHINA XI聮AN L-B. TRADING CO., LTD. after long conservation and pricing they agreed with the tour costing and arrangement but the problem came with the ...
Sorry but I do not understand. They were sending people on a trip. You are/were the agent arranging the trip? Why did you have to pay them? They should be paying you for making the arrangments Read More
Great Wall safety on cold icy days
Yes it is possible to visit the wall on cold, icy snowy days. Won't be much fun though Read More
Soccer/ Futbol by jwebber3
Hello, I'm moving to Beijing in August and looking to play some soccer. Are there any places you've played or seen people playing?
yes there are plenty of teams playing including an expat amateur league. Try this link http://www.thebeijinger.com/directory/Sports-and-Fitness/Football for information on various options Read More
Booking Flights, need help please.
C-Trip http://english.ctrip.com/ or Elong http://www.elong.net/ both are fine to use Read More
writers wanted by Rosechariy
hi everyone, i am an editor of a children's english magazine and i new some writers to write short essays pulished on magazine for children to read. It's easy to write but we want make it native, so we need your first language is ...
How many words? Topics? Payment? Which Magazine? Proof that this is legit and not a scam. Read More
break contract visa implications by huizhouexpat
Hi everyone! I'm looking for some advice about visa implications of breaking your contract. I've got a contract with a language centre in a small (c 4m people) city in guangdong province, but long story short it's turned in to a ...
A) Does your contract have an early termination clause that you can use? B) Why do you have a business visa? You need a work visa to legally work in China! C) Your Work visa (Employment Certificate) is linked to your employer. To get your visa ... Read More
Criminal Clearance Check
Will the Chinese Embassy accept the No Criminal Record document as is or will they ask for a notarised translation into Chinese? Read More
Moving to China
I would have thought that your only options are to contact the International Hospitals/Clinics and see if any of them need a Pharmacist. I have a horrible suspicion that (if you are lucky) the best you will be able to do is to find a job as a ... Read More
Can we go all around China with a Z-Visa?
Not sure you are right about that. Read More
Beijing fashion buying jobs
Are you married to your "partner"and is it a standard 2 gender marriage China does not have a boyfriend / girlfriend / significant other visa and does recognise same gender marriages It has a dependant's visa that is only okay for ... Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Yes, we meet every Tuesday and day trips every couple of weeks Next events Tuesday 11 August - Flames Bar, Hilton Wangfujing Saturday 15 August - Day trip to Gubeishuizhen Tuesday 18 August - Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing (Liangma Qiao) Tuesday 25 ... Read More
Off-the-books work in Beijing?
What is your background? What can you do? How good are you computer / social media skills? I am desperate for someone but my office is in ShuangQiao (Batong Line) - marketing, graphics, social media skills needed. See www.fcgroup.org Or consider ... Read More
social networking- new to Beijing
Very true, Stephanie can you also please introduce yourself. Have you just joined the Expat-Blog team? What services can you offer to make our Expat-Blog experience better? Read More
Scam Company Yunnan Jinding Foreign Economic Technical Cooperation Ltd by lee86
Hey! I have got a mail from this company named hongKong Guotai Yunnan & technology Investment co. ltd which is now known as Yunnan Jinding Foriegn Economic technical cooperation ltd. The CEO of this company is Mr.Chen (Tel: +86-871-66017332 , ...
Sorry I don't understand. It says they want to buy from you. It says they will pay 40% of the FOB price in advance. Did they pay the 40%, you delivered the goods and then did not pay the 60%? Why did you deliver the good without receiving an ... Read More
Things to do in Beijing during the weekends
Often, on the weekends I escape concrete Beijing to the beautiful rural Beijing. Many only know downtown Beijing. However, Beijing is huge and includes some magnificent scenery and great place for hiking, boating, rafting and having fun. Read More
Expat service provider by makeitmine9
Hi there, My company will send me from Zurich to Beijing this October for about 2-3 years. Now, I am looking for an expat service provider who could support me in finding an apartment, visa application, relocation, official registrations in Beijing ...
My company provides Desination Services. See china-expert.org Read More
Opening a local bank account in Chengdu
Cryst the HSBC (China) cards can work in any ATM with a Union Pay logo ie in most ATMs in China Read More
for sure one of your problem is this, expats! by jmrenz15
let me know :D for me one of my problem here is to find a personal friend who can talk with and hang out . I have husband but when he do his job i have no other do just studying chinese and surfing like facebook, wechat and email etc. feeling crazy ...
Instead of waiting for to find friends how about starting something that they will find you. I have no idea of your talents but how starting English lessons, or your homestyle cooking lessons, or a stitch and bitch group or fitness group or ... Read More
for sure one of your problem is this, expats! by jmrenz15
let me know :D for me one of my problem here is to find a personal friend who can talk with and hang out . I have husband but when he do his job i have no other do just studying chinese and surfing like facebook, wechat and email etc. feeling crazy ...
Oh, did not realise that Hubby is a local. I can help you in Beijing ( I organise events in Beijing) but I have no contacts in Tiantai Read More
for sure one of your problem is this, expats! by jmrenz15
let me know :D for me one of my problem here is to find a personal friend who can talk with and hang out . I have husband but when he do his job i have no other do just studying chinese and surfing like facebook, wechat and email etc. feeling crazy ...
Can you not make friends with the local Chinese? Even if you do not speak Chinese you can find ways to communicate Read More
Looking to hook up my son with South Africans living in China
He will enjoy the experience and will enjoy meeting new people. No need to matchmake him with other S. Africans. Let him swim in international waters. Read More
I Need to Teach English and Economics in China by Howardoliverlilly
Does anyone know of any vacancies to teach English/Economics in China? I would like, too, to travel with my wife and son. Hence, can I expect to be paid approximately RMB 15,000? Please share your views. I am counting on you!!!
Do you have a degree? Do you have over 2yrs work experience? Do you have a TEFL qualification? There are English jobs aplenty but be wary of scams. Remember an employer pays you, not you pay the employer. Any potential employer asking you to pay ... Read More
Living with wife and son in China by Howardoliverlilly
Can my family and I - wife and 7 year old son - live in China on a monthly salary of 10,000 RMB?
DO you know where in Beijing you will be working? Read More
Living with wife and son in China by Howardoliverlilly
Can my family and I - wife and 7 year old son - live in China on a monthly salary of 10,000 RMB?
Howard the important question here is schooling for the 7yr old If you are homeschooling you will be fine. If the plan is to send him to an International School I suspect that you will have a serious budget deficit. Local style housing ... Read More
Moving to China - Baoding or Beijing? by vandees
Hi all, my husband has been offered a job in Baoding and we are seriously considering a move to China with our 18 month old twins. I have been to China once before only but my husband has been there frequently for work so we have an idea of what to ...
Suggest you Private Message me your email address and name. I know a few Estate Agents and I will ask one of them to contact you. FYI - Most Expats Assignees in Beijing tend to live in Shunyi suburbs (big budget) or in Chaoyang District. There ... Read More
Moving to China - Baoding or Beijing? by vandees
Hi all, my husband has been offered a job in Baoding and we are seriously considering a move to China with our 18 month old twins. I have been to China once before only but my husband has been there frequently for work so we have an idea of what to ...
Depends on what you wish to gain from your assignment. Baoding will be a far more local experience. Beijing will have the advantage of being a large city, lots of expats and expat kids, and availability of most of the things (at a price) that you ... Read More
A few questions about teaching ESL in China. by vaeal
Hello, I am reading about US citizens moving to China to teach ESL and I believe it is perfect for me although finding information is proving a bit difficult. There's copious websites explaining the danger, scams and frauds which I am grateful ...
To get a working visa in China you have to have a degree and at least 2 years experience. To teach English a TEFL qualification is not a MUST but more and more places are requesting it. I know a Brit guy (already in China) who will soon be ... Read More
New Zealand Lawyer in Beijing needed.
Doubt if Embassy will provide legal assistance BUT most Embassies have a list of lawyers (Chinese and own nationals) that, for a fee, will be happy to assist. Read More
New Zealand Lawyer in Beijing needed.
Have you contacted either NZ Embassy or guys at ANZA? Read More
New Zealand Lawyer in Beijing needed.
A Chinese lawyer on a Kiwi lawyer? Read More
Every Tuesday Meetups & Get togethers by Manlin
New to Beijing? Been in Beijing for yonks but want to meet new people? Want to hangout with some friendly people? We meet every Tuesday for a chance to meet and socialise. These get-togethers are open to everyone irrespective of nationality or ...
Yes, still going strong We get together every Tuesday. If I have not posted please contact me directly, best via WeChat (13911098002) As a rule of thumb the current schedule is 1st Tuesday of the month Aussie Wine Shop in Shuangjing 2nd Tuesday ... Read More
South Africans in Beijing by Jaqdee
Hi, I'm posting a new topic as it appears the last date anybody posted in SA's in Beijing was in 2013!! Im from Cape Town and living in Thailand at the moment. I have had two great job offers in Beijing and would like to go. One is as the ...
I'm not a South African and in my experience there is a huge difference in S. African accents. Cape Town being easy to understand and very similar to other English speaking countries whilst English spoken by someone from Pretoria with a strong ... Read More
Indian groceries by Sukritistraitup
I am new to Guangzhou and am looking for an Indian grocery story store. I was informed that there is a branch of Bhoomi here but I have been unable to locate it. Please help I am really desperate as my I have friends coming over for dinner and my ...
There is an online Beijing based Indian shop that delivers (I think) to all China. It's run by a very nice Indian guy called Salil The shop is called EasternMart and if it is of interest tell me and I will look for their web address. Read More
Job opportunities for expats in China
Define Agriculture .. Crop Protection, Irrigation, Dairy, Seeds, Fertilizer, Cattle, Poultry ....... Read More
How to get newborn baby visa? by bunny87
I am studying master degree in China and i am gonna birth this summer so how i am gonna take visa for my baby. My husband is foreigner too. Is there anyone know about family visa for studying Master degree students?
What visa does your Hubby have? Anyway not a problem. The baby get's a dependant visa tied to your visa. In which city are you? If in Beijing or Shanghai I can help Read More
South Africans in Beijing by Jaqdee
Hi, I'm posting a new topic as it appears the last date anybody posted in SA's in Beijing was in 2013!! Im from Cape Town and living in Thailand at the moment. I have had two great job offers in Beijing and would like to go. One is as the ...
I am a Brit and also have trouble understanding a strong Afrikaaner accent. Read More
South Africans in Beijing by Jaqdee
Hi, I'm posting a new topic as it appears the last date anybody posted in SA's in Beijing was in 2013!! Im from Cape Town and living in Thailand at the moment. I have had two great job offers in Beijing and would like to go. One is as the ...
I have not heard of any problems for South African passport holders. Re English skills a big difference between Cape Town accent to Pretoria accent! Read More
Reviewing Offer to Teach in Beijing by Wellness001
Hello All....You're help will be much appreciated! After a couple of interviews via Skype, I was unofficially offered a position to teach science classes at a new day school in Beijing. They have beenaround for 10 yrs but now will open the day ...
Where in Beijing is the school? You are off the mark for housing! Prices range from absurdly low to insanely high. Decent places can be found for living modest rents. I for example am currently in a 3 bedroom apartment in Tongzhou and the rent is ... Read More
translator and info needed pls
Send me your details. I can arrange a translator for you. Prices depend a tad on the number of days (the more the cheaper the daily rate). Read More
just arrived by tutut
Umagang kay ganda mga kababayan! I'm just new here so i wanna meet some new friends currently living in beijing china. Thanks and regards! Tutut
Hi Tutut We meet every Tuesday evening. Join us. This coming Tuesday (31 March 2015) is very special - my 8th Anniversary of organising these events in Beijing. Join us. We are celebrating our 8th Anniversary and you are invited to a very ... Read More
Every Tuesday Meetups & Get togethers by Manlin
New to Beijing? Been in Beijing for yonks but want to meet new people? Want to hangout with some friendly people? We meet every Tuesday for a chance to meet and socialise. These get-togethers are open to everyone irrespective of nationality or ...
Yup, we still meet every Tuesday. This coming Tuesday (31 March 2015) is very special - my 8th Anniversary of organising these events in Beijing. Join us. We are celebrating our 8th Anniversary and you are invited to a very special evening which ... Read More
Going to Langfang this week
Do you have WeChat or a Chinese mobile phone number? PM (private message) me and I will ask her to contact you. Read More
Going to Langfang this week
If it helps I know a Chinese girl who lives in Langfang. Her English is only so-so. She often comes to Beijing and attends our weekly (Tuesday) get togethers. Read More
Handan China dont waste your time go to a big CITY !! by Davidvfu1
I have been here for around two weeks and my god !! its like going back in time!! dont get me wrong the people are cool, but there is just nothing to do !!! I am the only UK person in this area and there is one guy from the US !! I would say give ...
Use this forum, we can try and be your life raft and/or take a weekend break from time to time and come to Beijing Read More
Handan China dont waste your time go to a big CITY !! by Davidvfu1
I have been here for around two weeks and my god !! its like going back in time!! dont get me wrong the people are cool, but there is just nothing to do !!! I am the only UK person in this area and there is one guy from the US !! I would say give ...
Think of it as a motivating factor to learn Chinese (language and culture) There are things to do just not the same sort of things as back in the UK. Maybe, over time, you will enjoy late night KTV and drinking gallons of baijou with your ... Read More
Hello everybody! This is my first post :) (introducing myself)
Natalia hi I emailed you some information. I try and post the themes and venues in the Beijing forum but if not feel free to pm me. Next events are Tuesday 24 March 2015 - Hilton Beijing (Zeta Bar) a Knowledge, Insight, Strategy workshop ... Read More
Hello everybody! This is my first post :) (introducing myself)
Natalia hi Welcome to. Beijing We have a get together every Tuesday. Each week about 40 people attend normally 50 - 50 male - female and 50 - 50 foreigners - English speaking Chinese. Each week with a different theme and venue repeating on a ... Read More
foreign expert /z1 visa requirements by GuestPoster111
I desperately need an answer to my following question - have been searching the internet like crazy but the only way to get an answer is if someone living there at the moment can assist. Myself and a friend want to go to teach English in ...
To get a work visa you need (officially) a degree, at least 2 yrs relevant work experience, a medical, a non-criminal check, and an employer. To teach English you do not need a TEFL/TESL/similar, but more and more schools are asking for it. Many ... Read More
Need advice from healthcare professionals working in Beijing
True but If you get a job once you are in China you wiil be a foreign local hire, if you get one from outside you might get a nice Expat package of benefits. Read More
Looking for Accounting Job in Beijing
It will be hard to work as an accountant in China without knowing Chinese, the Chinese Tax Laws and Accounting Regulations. Suggest you look for a Financial Manager type of role in an international company. From a Global Mobility package ... Read More
Warning! China Visa Agents Use Your Passport For Identity Theft Scams by CFTU
[img align=c]http://hernandodailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/id-theft-300x225.jpg[/img] If you travel to China today you may find the police on your doorstep in six months to arrest you for IRS tax refunds fraud, credit card fraud, mortgage ...
CFTU you do everyone a disservice with your sensational heading. Yes there are scams in China and there are also scams in every other country in the world. Re the three mentioned agencies maybe you are right, if you are wrong you are open to a ... Read More
Looking for info on Local Schools in Beijing (China)
A couple of weeks ago there were two International School Fairs both of which included local schools with international departments. One was organised by Little Star Magazine and the other by Beijing Kids Magazine. I suggest you go to their ... Read More
Aupair china forum - Please share your experience
What they visa are they giving you? Will you be paid? Have they confirmed that they will register you at the local police station? Read More
visa for china by zirko
Hello, I'm looking for a visa for china, do u know some? thanks Luc
Depends on the purpose. A work visa - you need to have an employer that wants you. Read More
2015 China Visa Requirements For Foreign Teachers & Expat Employees... by CFTU
[img align=c]http://images.lazygamer.net/2013/09/surprise.jpg[/img] Don't get caught with the wrong visa or it will cost you an arrest, a $2,000 fine and a deportation friends. As of September of 2013, the visa requirements to work or teach in China ...
And this update for short-term employment visas came into effect on 1 Jan 2015 Foreigners considered as having short-term employment in China are required to obtain short-term work certificates from the relevant authorities Based on RenSheBuFa ... Read More
New 2015 Foreign ESL - TEFL Teacher Requirements & Qualifications by CFTU
[img align=c]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FIGoJgAXiaI/Utbk5xp9CBI/AAAAAAAADnY/1orEctmUQHQ/s1600/breaking-news1.png[/img] Well its official... The "New" 2015 China foreign teacher requirements are exactly the same as the 2013 and 2014 ...
SAFEA have a very cost-effective TEFL course. http://tefl.chinajob.com/ I suspect, maybe wrongly, though that it will only be valid in China Read More
visa for china by zirko
Hello, I'm looking for a visa for china, do u know some? thanks Luc
So got to your nearest travel agency and book a 2 month tour to China and ask them to organise a tourist visa for you. It will not permit you to work. Read More
visa for china by zirko
Hello, I'm looking for a visa for china, do u know some? thanks Luc
Visa for what? Tourist? Student? Business? Work? Read More
Every Tuesday Meetups & Get togethers by Manlin
New to Beijing? Been in Beijing for yonks but want to meet new people? Want to hangout with some friendly people? We meet every Tuesday for a chance to meet and socialise. These get-togethers are open to everyone irrespective of nationality or ...
Weekends I am normally with my just turned 3yr old Read More
Every Tuesday Meetups & Get togethers by Manlin
New to Beijing? Been in Beijing for yonks but want to meet new people? Want to hangout with some friendly people? We meet every Tuesday for a chance to meet and socialise. These get-togethers are open to everyone irrespective of nationality or ...
2015 has arrived and we have some great venues planned for our Tuesday get togethers. Look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, any Tuesday, every Tuesday. Call/text/WeChat/WhatsApp me any time on 13911098002 Read More
Info on Kiryat Gat by Manlin
Anyone able to help with answers to these questions ... Cost of rental accomadation o 1, 2 and 3 Bedrooms o House vs. Apartment o Furnished vs. Unfurnished Cost of Furniture Rental o 1, 2 and 3 Bedrooms Are there English Speaking ...
Daniella hi, thanks for your reply but it is no longer relevant. Read More
How polluted your place is? by xeno.spider
I will transfer to a subordinate branch in Beijing next month. Now I'm doing the list, and the only thing I consider different is pollution. Besides taking my beloved Clair air purifier (go-clair.com), I cannot come up with anything else. What I ...
Re pollution levels check .. http://aqicn.org/city/beijing/us-embassy/ but most people don't have filters. We just accept it as a fact of life. Read More
Sending British pounds to China
To who To what? A private individual or a to a company? Chinese individual or non- Chinese? Chinese company or WOFE? A few pounds or thousands of pounds? Read More
German native speaker in Beijing
PM me more details and I will be happy to help you look for someone. Location? Salary? Full-time? Experience needed? Suggest you WeChat me on 13911098002 Read More
How polluted your place is? by xeno.spider
I will transfer to a subordinate branch in Beijing next month. Now I'm doing the list, and the only thing I consider different is pollution. Besides taking my beloved Clair air purifier (go-clair.com), I cannot come up with anything else. What I ...
You need an air filter in Australia ???? Read More
Living in Beijing with fish allergy?
I am not a chef and in fact have trouble finding the kitchen (my poor wife though lets me wash the dishes) To the best of my knowledge most things do not use fish oil. Suggest you get someone to write for you a note in Chinese that says you are ... Read More
Living in Beijing for a month next July
Elle hi I have been living in Beijing for 12 years (China for 16). Happy to help. I host a get-together every Tuesday in Beijing for 大咖福利影院 members and friends. I also professionally provide Destination Services for new Expat arrivals but ... Read More
recliner chairs
If it helps I can recommend a Taobao furniture shop (online shop) that delivers to Chengdu and anywhere else in China Disclaimer: It is my wife's shop. Read More
Facebook and Youtube
Many ways around, under or through the wall. Please guys do not post here solutions that work but please directly message Romina your solution Read More
Z visa
Yes but ... you will have to leave and re-enter If that's your plan organise all your documents in advance for example Degree (will need the original), Non-Criminal Check etc Read More
Best VPN to use? by melis82
Could anybody living in China tell me which VPN site they prefer to use? Thanks! :)
Notice to all geniuses ... Please DO NOT share the names of VPN's that work. Want to help someone please reply to him/her privately. The GFW people close ones that work and are too popular. Read More
Cultural exchange program in southern China by Mollyxu
Hello everyone, This is Molly from Beijing,China.We are now in need of some foreign English speakers to join our next semester teaching which will start at the end of February,it is a 4 months teaching program.You will have private airport ...
That's why I flagged it as suspicious. Read More
Cultural exchange program in southern China by Mollyxu
Hello everyone, This is Molly from Beijing,China.We are now in need of some foreign English speakers to join our next semester teaching which will start at the end of February,it is a 4 months teaching program.You will have private airport ...
Molly please provide information about who is the "We" you refer to. I am sure that you know that there are quite a few companies trying to place foreign teachers, some of these companies are not very honest. It would be nice to know ... Read More
Driver's license in Beijing?
To drive in China you need to a Chinese driving licence. Read More
APEC-factory shutdowns-air pollution
Yes. They have closed many factories, introduce a day yes day no drive rule, and many civil servants are on holiday because of the APEC summit. Things should return to normal on 13 Nov. 2014 Read More
Medical Examination form for Chinese Work Permit by GuestPoster963
Hi Guys, I am applying for a Chines WP through my company, my application has been approved from China, Now I have all the documents ready apart from the Medical Examination Form from an Indian Govt Hospital. I was looking at a similar post from ...
Laurnce hi Please check your spam filter. I was cc'd into two emails that were sent to you. Did you get them? The emails were from two different companies both of which specialise in assisting people with visa related questions. Read More
Where to Buy Mary Kay skin care products?
If it helps I know a couple of Mary Kay reps in Beijing. If you are interested I can ask them, Read More
Moving to Beijing soon
Joe hi. sorry but Julien is not correct. Your embassy will not be much help with a question like this. A better answer would have been "contact the Chinese Embassy in your home country" but even that is not normally very helpful. You ... Read More
Query regarding to VISA and work permit in China
Jack hi If you are the legal rep of a company you can get a 2yr work (Z) visa. I speak from personal experience (just renewed it a couple of weeks ago for another 2 yrs.) pm me your email address and if poss a contact phone number and I will get ... Read More
Every Tuesday Meetups & Get togethers by Manlin
New to Beijing? Been in Beijing for yonks but want to meet new people? Want to hangout with some friendly people? We meet every Tuesday for a chance to meet and socialise. These get-togethers are open to everyone irrespective of nationality or ...
Tonight Tuesday 21 Oct 2014 in the Hilton Beijing (Liangma Qiao). We will be in the Zeta Bar on the 2nd floor from 7:00pm. Join us. Call/Text/WeChat me to RSVP on 13911098002 Read More