@intlmedics
English expat in China
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English, Married
Lives in Leshan
Speaks English
Registration: 21 March 2009
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Expand your social circle in China by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to China means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop a ...
Hi Priscilla, And all Expats within China. Myself I am lucky in the sense, I am married to a local Chinese, whom conducts all my translations for me as and when needed. Also me being totally lazy with languages, I do the basic communications with ... Read More
Chinese driving license or can i drive with International licence? by t.kenza
Hello! Do I need a Chinese driving license to drive in China or can I drive with an international driving license? I have a Moroccan driving license and I can get an international one from the Moroccan authorities. If I need a Chinese license, ...
Hi, YES you will need a local China drivers license to drive here being an expat. My wife obtained mine for me pretty easily through the local road police and government office, I only had my original paper UK drivers license on me turn to pieces ... 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?
Opening banks accounts in HK is pretty straight forward if you have all the required documents at hand with your current passport. I would suggest ICBC International or HSBC. Account opening papers: Mainland China residential papers, or obtain a ... Read More
Safety in China by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in China? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
Hi Christine, I live just out side of Leshan City which is within Sichuan province, central China. I have been living here for over 9 years now. BUT!!! I have lived throughout Asian countries, and even African nations, and China to me is one of ... Read More
Healthcare in China by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in China ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in China? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Healthcare within China. All depends on where in China one lives. Major city hospitals are mainly up to date with all the care facilities ones used to within the western countries. It is all a rush here though and no one ques nicely, but ... Read More
Cost of living in China 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in China in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of China you are living in. How much does it cost to live in China? > accommodation prices > ...
Hi All, Below are my expenses with living in China, you may like them as I live in Central China which is totally different than living within or near major coastal cities like most. > accommodation prices: ZERO I built our family western Villa ... Read More