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AlinaBMY

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Registration: 27 March 2021

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last year
caat37

9-year-old wants to study in China by caat37

True story...My daughter, the 9-year-old, is a 3rd-grade student at a Chinese Elementary School in Korea. She believes her Mandarin would advance a lot faster, were she to spend a year at a school in China. I agree. Also, I know next to nothing ...

AlinaBMY

Dear @caat37May I suggest that you log on to China visa application website or head to China consulate or embassy in Korea for a clearer information from the Chinese official.Your daughter is right, the environment place a crucial part in learning a ... Read More

AlinaBMY replied to a thread
2 years ago
tchelpanovakat

salary for a Lecturer in a good university in China by tchelpanovakat

Hello,I am Russian and currently working in the US. Got PhD in the US in Humanities. I recently had a job offer from Nanjing University, the salary they offered me was 180000 RMB per annum. I would also have to pay for renting an apartment from this ...

AlinaBMY

@tchelpanovakat šŸ‘‹. My thoughts. You are better off accepting the US offer. With the amount offered at Ā„180,000 p/a before tax (I believe), hmm, you be depressed. Worst, if you have responsibilities. Read More

AlinaBMY replied to a thread
2 years ago
fajaraldida

Loss my simcard by fajaraldida

Hai, my name is Fajar, and Iā€™m from Indonesia. I have been lived at Shenzhen since 2019. Currently I just come back from my holiday outside country and in the quarantine hotel now. I have problem and need your advice. I lost my china phone ...

AlinaBMY

No worries sister. I have been in your shoes. I had to travel back to the previous province where I got my SIM card. Unwise. Alternatively, purchase a new SIM card and create your WeChat account with previous password. Otherwise, call customer ... Read More

AlinaBMY replied to a thread
2 years ago
fajaraldida

Loss my simcard by fajaraldida

Hai, my name is Fajar, and Iā€™m from Indonesia. I have been lived at Shenzhen since 2019. Currently I just come back from my holiday outside country and in the quarantine hotel now. I have problem and need your advice. I lost my china phone ...

AlinaBMY

@fajaraldida Salam Fajar. after serving your 7+3 days of quarantine, go directly to the main telco. Inform them your intention and why. I believe it can be done. If you are fluent in speaking n reading Chinese, thereā€™s no qualms. WassalamAlina Read More

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2 years ago
chora

Travellers returning to China by chora

Has anyone entered China recently ? I would highly appreciate if you could share your experience.Ā 

AlinaBMY

In addition @GiKimTuyet, the strict Covid-19 PCR test: 48 and 24 hours before check-in.Ā  Read More

AlinaBMY replied to a thread
2 years ago
chora

Travellers returning to China by chora

Has anyone entered China recently ? I would highly appreciate if you could share your experience.Ā 

AlinaBMY

Hi @GiKimTuyetĀ Iā€™m departing from home country because one of the requirement mentioned by the China Embassy in Singapore is a print out copy of flight ticket that departed from China.Ā  Read More

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2 years ago
chora

How difficult is it to travel out of China and come back? by chora

I am planning to go back home to the UK on 30th June 2022 for two weeks. My work visa is expiring on 18th August 2022. Do you think I will be able to make it back to China before my visa expires and have time to apply for a new work visa ...

AlinaBMY

Hi.Ā Yes, roundtrip flight tickets are exorbitantly priced, needless to say one way trip.Ā Leaving China with all the 2 vaccines taken plus booster helps and the 24 hours PCR test before checking-in. Ā  Be sure to get your International ... Read More

AlinaBMY replied to a thread
2 years ago
Julien

New members of the China forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the China forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

AlinaBMY

Hi @JUANBCN76Ā The quarantine period depends on province and city. Ā Search on Safari Moore Advisory, to find out more.Ā  Read More

AlinaBMY replied to a thread
2 years ago
chora

Travellers returning to China by chora

Has anyone entered China recently ? I would highly appreciate if you could share your experience.Ā 

AlinaBMY

Hi @choraĀ I am currently abroad with a valid China visa and will be returning to the mainland in few weeks time.Ā Log on to the China embassy in your country and fill up their mandatory International Health Travellers Vaccination and ... Read More

AlinaBMY replied to a thread
2 years ago
Guest98776

I am chinese but i have problem with noisy chinese neighbor. by Guest98776

I had noisy chinese neighbor for twice that i have to move the apartment. I just want to know if i am unlucky or this kind of situation that more people met in china. Even chinese person like me i could not stand this kind of noise. It is just can ...

AlinaBMY

Hi @lifestoryteller.Ā As a foreigner I recommend you to look for a Soho apartment that is rent out as an office and also for accommodation. I love mind in Panyu, Guangzhou, despite having to travel round trip on DD to the city.Ā  Read More

AlinaBMY replied to a thread
3 years ago
ligitoleafoa

Qualified High School Teacher by ligitoleafoa

My name is Pauline and I am a current secondary school teacher in New Zealand. I am looking at moving to China - my only requirements is that I would like to work at an international school but I am open to anything. I am single with no dependents ...

AlinaBMY

Hi there Check on Nord Anglia, Dulwich International, Keystone Academy or register with Search Associates. Hope it helps. Read More

AlinaBMY replied to a thread
3 years ago
hcwrosser

Is 20,000 RMB enough? by hcwrosser

Just talked with a recruiter for an IB school about a school principal position. The estimated salary is 18-20k a month, school pays all taxes so it's all take home pay. Benefits would include free housing, free healthcare, free airfare twice a ...

AlinaBMY

Way too low for a principal working in an accredited IB school. No stipends for the principal role and responsibilities attached to it? Read More

AlinaBMY replied to a thread
3 years ago
mariusmako

Phone number? by mariusmako

Hi, I was wondering how you can change your phone number in your account settings (personal profile)? Does anyone know,I can't see....

AlinaBMY

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AlinaBMY replied to a thread
3 years ago
mariusmako

Phone number? by mariusmako

Hi, I was wondering how you can change your phone number in your account settings (personal profile)? Does anyone know,I can't see....

AlinaBMY

Hi there Changing your phone number will automatically base on your SIM card unless you are using a phone with dual SIM card slots than you got to toggle between the two phone numbers before using. If you meant changing phone numbers from ... Read More

AlinaBMY replied to a thread
3 years ago
Julien

New members of the China forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the China forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

AlinaBMY

Hi everyone Iā€™m ALINA from Singapore and started teaching in China since 2016. Currently, in Guangzhou. The best province Iā€™ve lived in was in Zhejiang [According to the locals here, itā€™s said to be the second heaven and earth ... Read More