Blog Tag - Home & Relocation Guide

Let Us Pay: No More Excuses to Remain Without WeChat Wallet or Alipay
All the bank information you type in must be exactly consistent with what was used to open your bank account. This includes capitalization and order...
Animals Embarking: Making the Move With Your Beloved Pets
Many expats wouldn’t dream of moving without knowing that their beloved family pet could go with them, but the logistics and paperwork involved in...
Law of the (Beijing) Land: Laws, Rights, Scams, and In Case of an Emergency
Thefts can be more common than one would like to think in Beijing. Below are some of the commonly seized items and what to do post-theft. Passports...
Insure Us: The Basics of Healthcare and Medical Insurance
Nothing is more important than your health – so we don’t want to compromise when it comes to medical care. But going to an international-grade...
How to Open Your Own WeChat Shop: Start Selling to a Wider Online Audience
In addition to WeChat Wallet for beginners, more advanced users looking to sell products on the app can open their own WeChat shop. Those interested...
The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Setting Up Your Own Company in China
The profile of the typical expat in Beijing is rapidly changing. While there are still many who are posted here for a few years by their governments...
Crossing the Border: When Does Culture Shock Become Racism?
Experiencing different cultures is part of the reason we travel, and those of us who choose to live somewhere far from home may smugly assume that we...