Category: Expats in Haikou

Everything you need to know about Chinese AI tools for productivity in 2026: chat, writing, translation, research, images, video, and work tools in China, with direct links ...

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 …

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 …

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 ...

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 …

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

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 ...

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

Shanghai has rolled out new regulations governing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), specifying where flights are permitted without prior approval and outlining application procedures for restricted zones ...