Category: Expats in Haikou

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 ...

Hainan classifies foreign workers into three categories A, B, and C, with different qualifying routes, document requirements, and age rules for each. This guide covers what the 2025 provincial guidelines actually say …

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 ...

China Mobile's monthly SMS tells you how much data you have left. It does not tell you your balance, how long old SIM numbers stay active, or the service costing less than 10 RMB a month that keeps a number protected. Here is what is worth knowing ...

The official 2025 guide to working in Hainan as a foreign national, covering work permits, social security cards, residence permits, social insurance, and your legal rights. Available in English and Chinese ...