Laurence
@axemenbasketball
Canadian expat in China
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Chongqing, Sichuan
Speaks English and a little chinese
Registration: 28 April 2010
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working visa for hiv+ ? by GuestPoster6471
hi everybody, there is sombody can help me? i will move to Shanghai to work for 2 years with my company. I am hiv+ from 3 years and i am on therapy. I am in a very good health and I will bring my medication from my country. Will i have some problems ...
In order to obtain a working visa in China, you are required to take a physical health exam. Following that procedure, they will discover you are HIV positive. What the Chinese officials do with that information is anyone's guess. Good luck Read More
Dealing with emergency situations in China by Priscilla
Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help expats and soon-to-be expats in China face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and experience. What are ...
Priscilla asks for your experiences and comments should you run into legal problems or embassy difficulties, and Simsjk turns it into a personal vendetta vs. China. ** Read More
Business etiquette in China by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in China, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
kilnmaster: You seem to harbor a ton of resentment towards both teachers and Americans. May I ask what country you are from and why you feel the way you do? Because you are enjoying doing business in China, is no reason to turn your back on your ... Read More
Business etiquette in China by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in China, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
My my my: when in Rome, how I dislike that particular phrase and suggestion, I am in China, and I dont want to smoke excessively, or drink uncontrollably. I really dont want to hork and spit all over the place, or allow my child to urinate in ... Read More
Business etiquette in China by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in China, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
Irai: Thank you for your support on the smoking and drinking issue, and as far as returning food and still being charged, I did make them understand why I would not pay for it. You are correct, I too really enjoy my Chinese friends, however, I find ... Read More
Business etiquette in China by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in China, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
So true, so true, so true: I have ordered products on line, if they do not have the brand name that I have requested, they usually send an inferior brand however, they charge the same price as the name brand and wont accept returns. As far as ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in China by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to China? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Learning the language is key, I have struggled with it, knowing only enough to ask the price on somethings and some rather arbitrary greetings. My wife is Chinese, and although she has learned English very well from me, I have not benefited within ... Read More
Hong Kong bank account by khende11
Can anyone help me which is the easiest bank account to open in HK without being a resident? I am from the US, but will be living in China and would like to have my money in an HK account. Is this possible?
Thank you ...can you please send me your contact data...Larence Read More
Hong Kong bank account by khende11
Can anyone help me which is the easiest bank account to open in HK without being a resident? I am from the US, but will be living in China and would like to have my money in an HK account. Is this possible?
Jeff: Thank you for your reply, I do have one more question, if you dont mind,? At this day and age, knowing the climate in Hong Kong and other Asian countries, where is it best to have my money, Hong Kong or Mainland..Laurence. Read More
Hong Kong bank account by khende11
Can anyone help me which is the easiest bank account to open in HK without being a resident? I am from the US, but will be living in China and would like to have my money in an HK account. Is this possible?
Jeff: Thank you for your reply, I do have one more question, if you dont mind,? At this day and age, knowing the climate in Hong Kong and other Asian countries, where is it best to have my money, Hong Kong or Mainland..Laurence. Read More
Hong Kong bank account by khende11
Can anyone help me which is the easiest bank account to open in HK without being a resident? I am from the US, but will be living in China and would like to have my money in an HK account. Is this possible?
K: Im sorry, I just re read your post, when I opened up my account in Hong Kong, all I had to do was show my passport. I wasn't a permanent resident, I was there to help with their National Basketball team. (6 months). I have since retired, and ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in China by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to China? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
I recently read an article about a group of Muslims in Canada protesting the use of pork in school menus, the letter they received about their grievance from the Mayor of that particular city, was a reminder to them, in a nutshell, that they, the ... Read More
Roommate offer end of April - August by ainomarja
Hi there, Greetings from wintry Finland! I´ll be heading to Shanghai (for work) at the end of April and staying until end of August. I´m looking for someone who´s looking for a roommate / to find and share an apartment together. ...
Ain: My daughter and her roomate have just had one of their roomates move out in Shanghai. They are looking for one more person. Their house is lovely, large, private and within your price range. I can email them and set up an online meeting ... Read More
Hello there. by Lanie28
I am new here..im from philippines.i am tourist here in macau.i want to work in beijing china. Do i need to get a visa to go there.thank you
Lannie: I must agree with Manlin, if you are guaranteed a job once you arrive in Beijing, then all your inquiries into this topic are mute. Once you arrive in Beijing, you need to get your company to offer you a contract, take this contract to the ... Read More
Essentials to live in China by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in China, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in China? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...
Aria: I was going to ask youfor y9ur bread recipe but you provided it, thank you. I have one question, how do you say flour I cant tell the difference between flour and baking powder....how does the bread taste??? and can I make hamburger buns ... Read More