Category: China Expat Briefing

What spouses on S visas in China can and cannot legally do, including work, tutoring, remote work, volunteering, tax, and permit risks ...

Foreign employees in China may have a Housing Provident Fund account they have never checked. The balance, employer contributions included, can be withdrawn in full when you leave. Here is how to claim it before you go …

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...