For students, part-time opportunities can be a lifeline, but rules are strict. Legally, universities must approve internships, and the work permit process is often tied to the school. Still, there are options:   Tutoring in English or your native language. Internships with international companies. Remote freelancing for global clients.It’s not always straightforward, but with the...

Most Africans arrive in China and start off in survival mode. Finding a place to sleep. Figuring out visas. Taking whatever small job comes first. Trying to understand a system that moves faster than anything they’ve seen before. It’s a normal beginning — but it shouldn’t be a permanent lifestyle. The turning point comes when you shift from surviving day-to-day to...

Looking for a quick escape this Golden Week? If you want to avoid the big crowds but still enjoy the holiday, here are some of the best day trips you can take from major cities in China. Beijing ➝ Great Wall Hike the Mutianyu or Jinshanling sections of the Great Wall for stunning views and fewer tourists compared to Badaling. Shanghai ➝ Suzhou Known as the “Venice of the...

On September 28, the results of the 2024 “Charming China—The Most Attractive Chinese Cities in the Eyes of Foreign Talent” survey were announced. Organized by the Foreign Talent Research Center of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the study evaluated how foreigners living and working in China view different cities. How the Ranking Was Done A total of...

Published: Oct 1, 2025 • For: Foreigners living in China & global investors China has made a major policy shift that directly affects foreigners. On Sept 15, 2025, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) announced nine new FX measures, including the loosening of long-standing limits on foreign property ownership. Key changes Non-self-use homes now allowed: Foreign...