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Changes to Visa Rules and Procedures in Shanghai You Should Know
On 1 July 2015 the Ministry of Public Security in Shanghai began implementing various changes to immigration procedures and rules. With the new policy, the Shanghai government will reduce the conditions necessary for expats to obtain permanent residency and simplify the application procedure for permanent residency. Visa On Arrival
Policy Reforms for China Business Start-up
In China, the government is also making efforts to transform its functions, which will benefit enterprises running businesses in the world’s second largest economy. After relaxing company registration requirements, experts say, the Chinese government should formulate follow-up policies to ensure orderly, smooth operations for new enterprises. company registration and
Dealing with Culture Shock in China
You can hardly open a magazine or newspaper these days without finding an article on the rise of China, so it’s not surprising the country attracts scores of expats looking to boost their international business bona fides or experience some of the most vibrant cities in the East. But China
10 Things You Must Know About Chinese Weddings
1 Vows Chinese weddings are not the place where vows take place, as this is done at a local government office beforehand when the paperwork is signed. Therefore if you attend a Chinese wedding you will not be watching the legalization of the marriage, but just be attending the celebration
Chinese Drinking Culture
A HANDFUL OF RULES, in case you find yourself at a Chinese party — and by this I mean fully Chinese, as in your Chinese boss or business partner invites you for dinner and you’re the only foreigner there (drinking with young Chinese people in mixed company doesn’t count —
Do’s and Don’ts in China
Greeting Address a person by an honorific title or by Mr., Mrs., or Miss plus the family name. A handshake is the most common form of greeting, or just a nod. The oldest person is always greeted first as a sign of respect. Table Manners Drinking a toast – tap