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Chinese expat in the USA
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Lives in San Francisco
Speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, basic French
Registration: 01 January 2011
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Schools and areas to live with good social life in Guangzhou by LondonExpat
Please can anyone tell me what are good BRITISH style schools in Guangzhou. My daughter is 6 My son is 5 And where is a good area for us to live. I will be at work during the day so it is very important to me so that my wife and children can ...
I don't want to put ands for any school here. Check your message box. Read More
Moving to Shanghai by Mosesckwsg
Hi Guys, I had been offered a job in Shanghai and is expected to start working by the 14th Feb 2011. I am a Singaporean, currently working in the Middle east. I am offered 28000 rmb net ( without accommodation and car ) tax is borne by the ...
The car is more expensive in China than in Europe and America. According to your requirement, lot of cars could be your choice. The price could be from RMB100,000 to 300,000. I don't want to put ads for any car manufacturer. A regular car in your ... Read More
Moving to Shanghai by Mosesckwsg
Hi Guys, I had been offered a job in Shanghai and is expected to start working by the 14th Feb 2011. I am a Singaporean, currently working in the Middle east. I am offered 28000 rmb net ( without accommodation and car ) tax is borne by the ...
That's a good offer for your industry. Definitely enough to get by. A lot of Shanghai people live well with just 10 percent of your salary. Usually, the profession could get RMB10000, 20000 or more in Shanghai depending on the job. At your budget, ... Read More
I am planning my trip from London to Shanghai on the motorbike, tips? by makkiolok
Hi to everyone, Does anyone know about any law/political obstacles and difficulties in crossing the China mainland on the motorbike? Is it possible, having a Chinese driving licence (hopefully arranged in London ?... )to ride a 900 cc bike on the ...
Yes. What do you want to know about Shanghai? For sure, motorcycles are not allowed in Shanghai. If your destination is Shanghai, you should ask vehicle management department there whether they can issue a pass. Read More
Looking for a babysitter -Ayi by TJLBrodie
Hi there I'm moving to Shanghai next month-Feb2011. I'm looking for a reliable Ayi to help to take care of my baby-5months old.. We are living in Pudong and would like to have an Ayi to come from Monday-Saturday.. Also, would any recommend what is ...
I guess you require the babysitter to live in your house. The regular rate is RMB2000 per month. I heard the lowest one is RMB1500. But I suggest you pay more. You can find a lot of babysitter companies in Shanghai when you get there. Read More
I am planning my trip from London to Shanghai on the motorbike, tips? by makkiolok
Hi to everyone, Does anyone know about any law/political obstacles and difficulties in crossing the China mainland on the motorbike? Is it possible, having a Chinese driving licence (hopefully arranged in London ?... )to ride a 900 cc bike on the ...
A Chinese usually spends GBP300 or RMB3000 or more to get a driving license in a regular city. The most Chinese apply for DL by driving school not individually. Are you sure you don't need go to China for written or driving tests? I suggest you ... Read More
Irish looking for Building/Construction work Shanghai or Hong Kong by bawnboy
Hi I'm looking to move to China this year, however I have no clue where to go to have an idea about opportunities for experienced builders or construction workers? Any help would be grateful.
Hi, unfortunately, it's almost impossible for you to find a construction worker job in China. Maybe you're unhappy to know this. But it's true. In China, the most people try to avoid working on that. I have never heard a foreign construction worker ... Read More
I am planning my trip from London to Shanghai on the motorbike, tips? by makkiolok
Hi to everyone, Does anyone know about any law/political obstacles and difficulties in crossing the China mainland on the motorbike? Is it possible, having a Chinese driving licence (hopefully arranged in London ?... )to ride a 900 cc bike on the ...
Two advices. I don't know whether you can get a Chinese driver license in your country. But in some Chinese cities, you can take driving test in English. It takes some time. A regular period for a Chinese to get a DL could be a couple of months. A ... Read More
moving to Guangzhou by L78Kiwi
Hello I am from New Zealand. I may be moving to Guangzhou for work with my wife and 2 toddlers. Therefore I am interested in understanding what the cost of living is and where is the best suburb/ district to live in for a young family Cost of living ...
Monthly rent: RMB2000-3000 or NZD400-600 for a regular furnished 2 bedroom house. In China, almost all the houses are in high buildings similar to apartments in your country. Also remember to rent a house near a subway station because traffice in ... Read More