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The Asian Beach Games, April 22–30 in Sanya, Here’s Everything you Need to Know

The 6th Asian Beach Games bring 1,790 athletes from 45 nations to Sanya from April 22 to 30, for an accessible, world-class sports event with low ticket prices and venues concentrated all in one coastal district ...

Change Jobs in China Without Losing Your Legal Status

A practical guide to changing employers in China without losing your work permit or residence status, with timelines, documents, and common risks explained ...

Hainan’s First Resident Duty-Free Stores: Full List of Locations

Hainan has announced the locations of its first five resident duty-free stores for daily-use imported goods. Here are the locations in Haikou, Sanya, and Danzhou, and what residents need to know …

Work and Residence Permit Mistakes Foreign Professionals in China...

A practical explainer on the most common work and residence permit mistakes foreign professionals in China still make in 2026, and how employers and employees can reduce compliance risks …

Foreigners in Hainan Can Now Buy Imported Goods Tax-Free...

Foreign residents in Hainan can now buy specified imported goods at zero tariff. This guide explains who qualifies, where to shop, purchase limits, and key compliance rules ...

Leaving China: The Exit Checklist Nobody Gives You

A practical guide for foreign teachers and professionals on how to leave China properly, covering work permits, residence permits, banking, social insurance, and records you may need years later …

Freelancing, Side Work, and Remote Jobs in China: What’s...

Can foreigners freelance or do side work in China? What the law actually says, how enforcement typically happens, and where legal risk begins ...

What Is Nipah Virus — and Why Is It...

What is Nipah virus and why is it in the news? A clear explainer on the recent cases in India, China’s travel health advisory, symptoms, risks, and what travelers should know ...

Years Working in China, Zero Pension? How it Happens...

Years abroad can quietly affect your pension. This article explains how pension systems work, what foreign teachers often miss, and how to avoid long-term gaps ...

Work Permit Delays: The Documents That Trip Up Foreign...

Why foreign teacher work permits are delayed, which documents cause the most problems, and how to avoid common mistakes before you apply …

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