How to Navigate Baima Market Guangzhou Like a ProBaima Market in Guangzhou is undoubtedly one of the biggest and most popular clothes markets in China. Offering a sprawling maze of countless shops and stalls, laden with an abundance of styles, fashions, and accessories, it can be quite daunting to navigate. But worry not, as this guide will provide you detailed instructions and tips to explore...

Doing Business in China 2025 is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in China. Compiled by the professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates in December 2024, this comprehensive guide is designed to let foreign investors get familiar with the changes happening in China’s business landscape and explore new methods of doing business in and with China—to identify areas...

Ever booked a hotel in China, rolled in with your suitcase all excited, only to hear that dreaded line: “Sorry, we’re not qualified to accept foreigners”? Yeah… me too. Awful. It’s been repeated so often it might as well be part of the hotel’s welcome script when a foreigner walks in. And the reason they give? “According to the law…” Well,...

Step 1: Register Your AddressOnce you arrive, the first thing to do is register at the nearest police station (within 24 hours if you’re staying in a local apartment). If you’re in a hotel, they usually handle this for you. Step 2: Find a Place to LiveYou can rent apartments through agents or apps like Anjuke, Ziroom, or even local WeChat groups. Make sure to check proximity to...

1. Why Learn Chinese?Communicate easily with localsHandle daily life (shopping, transport, emergencies)Build better relationships with coworkers, classmates, or neighborsShow respect for the culture 2. Focus on Mandarin (Putonghua)China has many dialects, but Mandarin is the official language and widely spoken, especially in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen.3. Learn Pinyin...