In other cities, midnight is a polite cough telling you it’s time to go home. In Shenzhen, it’s the moment the city leans in, winks, and says: “Sit down, this is where it gets interesting.” The malls roll down their shutters like a theatre ending its matinée show — and outside, the streets immediately start the late-night premiere, with a bigger cast, a...

Food delivery in China is next level. You open your app, tap a few buttons, and boom — a hot meal lands at your door, often faster than you could cook instant noodles. It’s cheap, fast, and feels like a modern-day superpower.But behind all that convenience? There’s a side of the story that most people don’t talk about — and honestly, it’s a bit disturbing. Let’s talk about ghost...

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...

Among the most notable changes is the new provision allowing foreign tech talent, already employed full-time in Guangdong, to take on part-time work under specific conditions.As outlined in the Guangdong Science and Technology Innovation Regulations, which will take effect on October 1, 2024, foreign tech talents who are fully employed in Guangdong can legally engage in additional part-time...

In China, while many people in larger cities like Beijing or Shanghai might speak some English, learning a few essential Chinese phrases can go a long way. For foreigners living in or visiting China, mastering key phrases not only helps with day-to-day interactions but also enhances cultural connections. Here’s a guide to the most essential Chinese phrases that every foreigner should learn...