Category: Expats in Haikou

How Hainan’s 30% rule is beginning to shape business decisions for companies using the FTP’s customs route into mainland China ...

Typhoon Season 2026 in Hainan: What residents need to know about storm forecasts, El Niño impacts, ferry suspensions, airport disruptions, warning levels, and how to prepare for typhoons from July to October ...

How international graduates can stay in China after graduation through Hainan’s startup residence route, and why it does not allow paid work ...

A complete guide, how to apply online for a provisional driving permit in Hainan as a foreign national, including the application steps, required documents, and the online learning module you must complete ...

You contributed 8% of your salary to a Chinese pension account every month. Many expats leave without claiming it. Here is a breakdown of what you are owed and the window you cannot afford to miss ...

Changing jobs in Hainan follows a legal sequence with defined deadlines at the key steps. Here is what the official rules and related official guidance say about work permit cancellation, the gap period, and when you can legally start work …

Hainan introduces precise school closure and reopening rules during typhoons and heavy rain to protect students and support families, emphasizing safety, flexibility, and real-time coordination …

Hainan will host eight marathon events in 2026, including A‑level full and half marathons in Danzhou, Haikou, and Sanya. Dates and locations at a glance for runners ...

When a Chinese phone number is reassigned to a new user, WeChat, Alipay, and bank accounts that were using it as a contact or verification channel will generally stay tied to that number unless they are explicitly updated or cleared. Here is what the exposure window means ...