Category: China Expat Briefing

Forty days. Hundreds of millions of journeys. The world’s largest annual travel rush, and what those numbers actually mean ...

What counts as illegal work in China? A clear explanation of the rules, common misunderstandings, student internships, and what foreign residents need to know ...

January 1, 2026, China updated customer due diligence rules for banks, including cross-border remittances. Here’s what the rules actually require, and what they don’t …

Key dates for Hainan’s 2025–2026 school year, including semester start times, winter and summer holidays, and reporting dates for primary, secondary, and senior high schools ...

China Post has officially issued its 2026 Bingwu Year (丙午年) zodiac stamps, marking the arrival of the Year of the Horse with a two-stamp special set ...

You may have seen headlines about new VAT regulations coming into effect in China from January 1, 2026. For many foreigners living and working in China, the immediate question is “Does this affect me — and if so, how?” Here’s the short, simple answer ...

An overview of the major Chinese regulations which came into effect on January 1, 2026, including tax changes, property VAT exemptions, credit repair, kindergarten fees, drone penalties, EV energy‑consumption standards, cybersecurity updates, and civil case reforms …

China’s 2026 public holiday schedule, including Spring Festival, Labour Day, National Day, and official make-up workdays ...

Submit photos of incorrect or awkward English on public signs in Hainan and suggest improvements. Top contributors can win a stay at Hilton Haikou ...