When you first arrive in China, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is often the entry point for many travelers. As a foreigner, navigating the airport and the city can be a bit overwhelming. This guide will help you understand what to do first upon arrival, how to find nearby hotels, how to get to the train station, and what to do in general as you settle in Beijing. First Steps After...

1. What Are WeChat & Alipay? WeChat Pay is part of the WeChat messaging app (like WhatsApp + Facebook + PayPal in one). Alipay is a digital wallet owned by Alibaba widely used in stores, taxis, and online shopping. 2. What You Need to Get Started A Chinese bank account linked to your passport A Chinese phone number The WeChat and Alipay apps installed from App Store/Play Store Tip:...

Aside from essential apps like WeChat, Alipay, Didi, Maps, etc., one of the other apps that I use most often here is Dianping, especially for looking up restaurants and bars. It's a great way to find new places, check opening times and addresses, book tables and get some banging discounts.  Almost every restaurant or bar is guaranteed to have at least one kind of deal or discount....

1. Naming the Company: Select a unique Chinese name that reflects the city and ends with "Limited Company." Ensure the name is not already taken. 2. Registered Capital: Determine the amount needed for operations and liability. New regulations set deadlines for capital contributions, with varying timeframes for companies registered before and after July 1, 2024. 3. Business...

Step 1: Know the Common Job Types for ForeignersMost foreigners in China work in the following areas:English teaching (kindergartens, training centers, universities)Tech & IT roles (developers, engineers)Media & creative work (design, writing, content creation)Sales and international businessTranslation and localizationStep 2: Prepare a China-Ready CVYour resume should be:1–2 pages...