tomtom1992
English expat in China
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English
Lives in Shanghai Shi
Registration: 19 June 2020
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First group of teachers return to China
Hi guys, for the teachers stranded. Word is first group of teachers have been approved for the special visa and can now travel back to Beijing. Word in Shanghai with my school is local authorities have been asking schools to send list of teachers ... Read More
China opening borders again by mimi84843
Hey guys so I was wondering if any one knows or has any idea when China will reopen it’s borders to foreigners again as I’m currently back home and I have a job in Shanghai and I have visa but at the moment China has closed its borders ...
No updates yet. EU advice for EU countries was to open border to 14 non EU countries. China being one of them, but only if China reciprocate and open their border also. So it's a bit cat and mouse, if China want to allow its citizens to travel ... Read More
HSBC account - transferring money back to the UK by BritishChineseGuy
Hi all, I'm going to be employed in China soon, they will pay in RMB and sort out my tax for me. I believe they will help me open an ICBC bank account. I will need to get the money back to UK somehow. A friend suggested HSBC Premier account ...
Yeah bank transfer is a hassle and can take time by the looks off it. I've heard up to an hour each time. Perhaps if you know Chinese national or make friends with one, you can transfer them the money on alipay and they can transfer to your ... Read More
HSBC account - transferring money back to the UK by BritishChineseGuy
Hi all, I'm going to be employed in China soon, they will pay in RMB and sort out my tax for me. I believe they will help me open an ICBC bank account. I will need to get the money back to UK somehow. A friend suggested HSBC Premier account ...
Hi, I'm not fully up to scratch with transferring money back home yet myself. But from the little research I've done. 1. You have to go into your local Chinese bank and have them transfer it over. It can take time and you will be charged ... Read More
Any news on border ban by JohnnoL
Hi everyone, I hope you are all safe and well. Has anyone heard from any reliable sources over there as to when foreign workers will be allowed to enter China again? I've been made several offers, yet everything is up in the air because there ...
Q5: Can education related companies or International schools apply? A5: Currently cannot. May change in the near future. Please confirm with Foreign Affairs Office before applying. I checked with my school and they said that same thing. Looks like ... Read More
Any news on border ban by JohnnoL
Hi everyone, I hope you are all safe and well. Has anyone heard from any reliable sources over there as to when foreign workers will be allowed to enter China again? I've been made several offers, yet everything is up in the air because there ...
Hi there, I live in Shanghai but currently stuck in England. Nothing changed as of yet. Chinese government have been really quiet on the matter so far. I know there is a 'special visa', they can be provided if the company prove it is ... Read More
Border reopening by Twisties1
Hello everyone, I know we are all wondering the same question, particularly those of us stuck outside China, but does anyone have some new information around this? Thanks in advance
I've been checking everyday but still no change. I wonder if anyone has had any success with the 'special visa'. It seems like it only applies to people in the business world but it wasn't actually explained who it applies too. ... Read More