Moving to Shanghai

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Member since 19 June 2018

Skiier243Member19 June 2018 04:26:09

I have previously lived in Shanghai for 2 years. We are likely moving back at the end of the year and I have a few questions:

1) Do they still require expats to go to that medical clinic and get checked-out before they allow the visa. The one where you have to drive out of the city and they do chest x-rays and TB checks, etc.

2) How was the pollution last winter? I have looked at the AQI, but wanted to hear first hand. I have a young child and this concerns me.

3) How is the VPN situation? Does the government still shut it off when every they feel like it?

Thanks in advance!

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Member since 29 February 2016

ShanghaiDriverActive member20 June 2018 01:58:13

1) yes, physical at the hongqiao clinic is required for you, your partner and adult kids.

2) I'd describe it as mostly bad for intense outdoor activities. Masks/indoor machines are required.
The pro-business policies and massive infrastructure projects would not allow much improvement in the short term.

3) VPN / VPNs and the whole internet routine / ritual!

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