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Hainan’s Work Permit Categories Explained: A, B, and C

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 Asian Beach Games, April 22–30 in Sanya, Here’s...

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 ...

Your Chinese SIM Card: 6 Things Every Expat Should...

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 ...

Official Guidelines for Foreign Nationals Working in Hainan (2025...

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 ...

Essential Contacts details for Emergency services in Haikou

Stay prepared during emergencies with this comprehensive guide to emergency contacts in Haikou. From police, fire, and medical services to 24-hour obstetric care and power outage hotlines, ensure you have the critical numbers at hand for any emergency ...

Why Foreigners Lose Access to Their Chinese Bank Accounts

Frozen accounts, blocked cards, restricted access. Most expats in China don't think about their bank account until they can't access it …

How Do You Build a Chocolate Factory On a...

The Broadway production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens in Haikou this Friday. Behind the spectacle is a creative team whose combined credits span Oscar wins, Tony Awards, Harry Potter, and a decade working with the world's most famous magician ....

Why Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Isn’t Just For...

The Broadway musical Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, opens in Haikou this Friday. If you've been thinking it's something to take the children to, you're only half right ...

Broadway’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Opens in Haikou...

Forget what you think a touring musical looks like. This is a full-scale Broadway production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opening in Haikou this Friday. Full scale, full cast, full set. Eight shows. One week …