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Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder04 January 2022 06:52:39

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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 your expat projects in China if you are planning to move there.

It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome.

Welcome on board!

Martialexpat Member

Member since 14 January 2022

MartialexpatMember28 January 2022 09:15:37

Hi !
Happy to join the expat community!
We will be moving with our three kids (10,7,2...+ one dog/cat!) to Hangzhou in China this summer 2022. We have never been in China yet and are pretty impatient to discover its culture, language and the whole expat life. I am from France, my wife is frome Slowakia and we leave in Germany!

No plan yet regarding the location of the accommodation, the selection of the school (Basis, HIS, Wellington...?). I would be very happy to get in touch with people who have or have had experiences in Hangzhou. Feel free to contact me!

Wish you all the best and look forward to reading you soon!
Martial

Stevepearce00 Member

Member since 24 January 2022

Stevepearce00Member28 January 2022 23:49:10

Ni hao, I'm Steve. About to move to Shenzhen to teach in a bilingual school in August. It will be my first time in China. I will be looking for accommodation soon and just setting as much up as possible before I start my adventure.

Diksha Moderator

Member since 01 September 2017

DikshaModerator31 January 2022 17:11:10

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Hello Martial and Steve,

Welcome to Expat.com

Since you will both be looking for accommodation soon, I would advise to drop a free advert here: Housing in China.

Please consider asking any question you may have by creating a topic per subject on the China forum so that members may help you out.

Good luck!

Diksha
Expat.com team

SwedKiwi New member

Member since 30 September 2021

SwedKiwiNew member01 February 2022 00:07:14

Hello Martial and Steve,

Since you are both new in China you may not be aware that Chinese cities are very widespread and the greater cities often cover an area the size of a county or province. As such, it would be helpful if you can specify which district or neighborhood you are looking for accommodation in regarding accommodation.

It is possible that your school or company may put you in contact with some real estate agents, but you could also start by looking at renting accommodation near your place of work. This would make it easier to get to know the city without having to travel too far every day. For instance, if your school is somewhere in Nanshan district, you might want to look for accommodation in Shekou, Baishizhou, or OCT depending on budget and preference. Unfortunately I don't know much about Hangzhou, having never lived there.

I hope this helps with your search for accommodation anyway and good luck.

JUANBCN76 New member

Member since 11 September 2021

JUANBCN76New member15 February 2022 13:18:38

Afternoon!!

One doubt, I'm writting from Spain that's why maybe I don't have the last info about quarentine, but I read that apart of the two weeks in a hotel, there is another week of "auto isolation", I don't know what they consider about auto isolation.

Srini_SJC Member

Member since 03 March 2022

Srini_SJCMember03 March 2022 00:57:11

Hello Julien,

Greetings! My name is Srini and my wife is Renuka. We just moved to Shanghai from San Jose, California. This is our first move in 35 years!! I am a Designer and Design Educator and my LinkedIn profile is www.linkedin.com/in/Srini256. I am here on a 3-year assignment to work on a new project. Would love to connect with like-minded people and learn.

looking forward,
Cheers
Srini

Srini_SJC Member

Member since 03 March 2022

Srini_SJCMember03 March 2022 01:10:38

Hello Diksha,

My name is Srini and we have just moved to Shanghai from San Jose, California. Happy to connect with you.

looking forward to connecting
Srini

mandbrand Member

Member since 22 March 2022

mandbrandMember22 March 2022 14:39:22

Hi

My company has asked me to take a 6 months assignment in Shanghai. Early days but I am beginning my research and grateful to be part of this group.
Thanks
Amanda

Sellforgood Member

Member since 17 November 2020

SellforgoodMember24 March 2022 01:09:51

#10

Hi all,

I am expat working in china for a year or so. Looking to connect with other expats too and share experiences etc...
Take care!
Skyy

CBNaval Member

Member since 26 March 2022

CBNavalMember26 March 2022 08:49:47

#11

Good day to everyone; I am Christos. Nice to be a member of your beautiful and valuable community. Feel free to connect with me. Thank you

vasqueszanna Member

Member since 22 March 2022

vasqueszannaMember26 March 2022 15:16:03

#12

Hello, my name is Ai Fen. I am from China but presently in Malaga, Spain working as a Doctor. Will be coming back home next month. I just want to make new friends before friends before I get back home.

Regards

RobM1 Member

Member since 31 March 2022

RobM1Member31 March 2022 09:59:29

#13

Hello All, my name is Rob. I live in Germany and am scheduled to fly to Shanghai on 10 May 2022. I will relocate to China for 18 months on a work assignment. I am pleased to join your group and am looking for anyone who is willing to share information regarding their quarantine experience. I understand that the regulations are/were 2+1 weeks, but now flights are being re-directed to cities other than Shanghai. Can anyone share their experience? Thanks in advance..

RobM1 Member

Member since 31 March 2022

RobM1Member31 March 2022 10:03:44

#14

@Martialexpat

Hi, I live in Düsseldorf, Germany and am scheduled to fly to Shanghai on 10.5.22. We can exchange info regarding preparation details etc if you wish? - Rob

za_za_23 Member

Member since 02 April 2022

za_za_23Member02 April 2022 15:36:52

#15

Hello guys, this is Zaza, i’ve been living in China for 8 years and currently living with my family in Yiwu, Zhejiang.I’m looking for friends who speak english, we can meet, have good times and have my 6 years old son improve his english.

taiyang0104 Member

Member since 08 April 2022

taiyang0104Member08 April 2022 08:10:24

#16

I am Chinese and now live in Hangzhou. My name is Annie~

I love dancing and playing games in my daily life, and I work for a game company.

It is my pleasure to be new here, if you guys have any questions about Hangzhou or others, feel free to contact me, I'd like to give you a hand as I can!

if you like dancing or games, that will be awesome! We can create a group about games!

A-Doc Member

Member since 16 April 2022

A-DocMember14 May 2022 18:35:27

#17

@vasqueszanna Hi Anna, sorry for the late reply. Have you made it back to China. I am currently in Dalian. Nice to meet you.

Kamil in China Member

Member since 02 May 2022

Kamil in ChinaMember15 May 2022 04:47:38

#18

hi all, i am a newbie to Shanghai too, just finished my quarantine, working in private healthcare sector here is [link moderated]. if anyone needs any help regarding wellbeing in China feel free to get in touch

Roat Member

Member since 15 March 2022

RoatMember16 May 2022 02:35:38

#19

@A-Doc

Thank you for the insight, will keep the lockdowns in mind.

Ro.

rike yao Active member

Member since 19 October 2017

rike yaoActive member22 May 2022 00:48:26

#20

may end after end of May, bless you guys all.

jgy2001 New member

Member since 09 June 2022

jgy2001New member09 June 2022 21:13:42

#21

Hi, I am retired and plan to visit Guangzhou this Fall. Wish to find private heated pool for lap swimming as exercise. Do you have any recommendation?

chora Member

Member since 23 May 2021

choraMember10 June 2022 00:34:04

#22

Hi all,

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 considering the fact that I have to quarantine?

themomories Member

Member since 15 June 2022

themomoriesMember15 June 2022 12:34:14

#23

hey all~

I'm new in Xiamen~

Anyone's in Xiamen?

dazednomad New member

Member since 10 June 2022

dazednomadNew member16 June 2022 10:39:39

#24

Hi,

I'm Joseph...just moved to Taizhou (Jiangsu). Been in China going on 10yrs. Think I've been through every rodeo show (sometimes horror show) this country has to offer short of jail/prison or marriage/divorce. I just started teaching at a high school (1st experience with high school kids...taught every other age group short of pre-K).

chora Member

Member since 23 May 2021

choraMember18 June 2022 01:21:59

#25

@RobM1 Have you been able to make it back to China?

chora Member

Member since 23 May 2021

choraMember18 June 2022 01:24:23

#26

@Martialexpat Have you been able to enter China? Can you share your experience?

Arlyn1217 Member

Member since 01 July 2022

Arlyn1217Member01 July 2022 05:34:14

#27

HI!

I am Arlyn. Currently living in Southern California. My family and I are hoping to relocate to Shanghai (Pudong) early August 2022. We are still in the process of getting our visas. We will need to find an apartment, open a bank account, etc. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

sushupti92 Member

Member since 05 July 2022

sushupti92Member05 July 2022 15:27:05

#28

Hello Anyone moving to or currently living in Dalian? I am soon moving to Dalian and would love to know about this city.

A-Doc Member

Member since 16 April 2022

A-DocMember05 July 2022 22:43:07

#29

@sushupti92 Hi. I am currently living in Dalian. Feel free to send your questions here, or at [link moderated]. Welcome aboard!

sushupti92 Member

Member since 05 July 2022

sushupti92Member09 July 2022 15:36:21

#30

@A-Doc Hi!! If you are available on wechat, I would love to talk about dalian there. Can you send me a private message here?

A-Doc Member

Member since 16 April 2022

A-DocMember09 July 2022 20:37:18

#31

@sushupti92 Sure! I'm just not sure how to send a private message. Let me try,

xiaomengxing New member

Member since 28 December 2020

xiaomengxingNew member13 July 2022 10:11:17

#32

Hello all!

I am excited to introduce myself, my English name is Eva, I am a Chinese citizen who has been working in foreign expats affair industry for more than 4 years. I am happy to share my working experience in Beijing that is helping foreign expats with job seeking.

I also dealt with consulting for the work permit in china.

welcome to get in touch with me.

have a good day !

naderasnafi New member

Member since 14 July 2022

naderasnafiNew member16 July 2022 04:39:05

#33

@Julien Hi, my name is Nader Asnafi and I come from Sweden. I came to China a month ago and work at Zhejiang Chuangge Technology Co. Ltd. in Zhuji (close to Hangzhou). It would be nice to take a cup of coffee at a café with any other member of this community. All the best / Nader

ledrush New member

Member since 18 July 2022

ledrushNew member18 July 2022 05:11:15

#34

I lived in Shanghai from 1998-2004, moved back to the US for school and work, have spent the last 5 years in Asia with my family, and am moving back to Shanghai in August.

My kids will be going to SAS in Puxi, and my most immediate concerns will be getting a home near school, finding a competitive soccer club for my 11 year old son, and finding horseback riding and tennis lessons for my daughter.

AlinaBMY Member

Member since 27 March 2021

AlinaBMYMember18 July 2022 08:58:38

#35

Hi @JUANBCN76

The quarantine period depends on province and city. Search on Safari Moore Advisory, to find out more.

Matte SE Member

Member since 27 July 2022

Matte SEMember27 July 2022 00:38:53

#36

@Julien

Hi , My name is Mattias and I live with my family in Nanjing since last year. this is our third time in China and we have lived here totally more than 6 years.

timothyqhbus Member

Member since 02 August 2022

timothyqhbusMember02 August 2022 10:46:16

#37

Hello there, My name is Tim. I'm not an expat to be exact. I had lived in Australia for over 20 years since my teen years and it's my fourth year here in Changsha. I came across your community today and joined up straightway. I'm curious about the expats in China because I used to be an expat myself in Australia and I know the differences between China and the west or just the outside world in general, are so... I miss those years in AU. I wish ya'll the best of luck in your China experience. Peace.

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator02 August 2022 12:41:15

#38

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Hello everyone,

Welcome to Expat.com

Thanks to all of you for the intro.

You can find out information and useful tips about relocating to China by reading the Living in China guide.

Should you have any specific topic you would like to discuss with other members, feel free to create a new thread on the China forum.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

nnrising New member

Member since 03 July 2022

nnrisingNew member06 August 2022 08:30:49

#39

@Stevepearce00

Hi,

I’m dennis, native Hong Hong and currently live in Shenzhen, being Real Estate Agent for over 20 years, i can provide you all kinds of information about living in China, just let me know what kind of information you need!

Regards,

Dennis

David Harrison New member

Member since 24 August 2022

David HarrisonNew member24 August 2022 18:42:23

#40

Hi I'm David from Tasmania Australia. I lived in China for many years and my daughter is the District Manager of Sanming City in Fujian Province. My granddaughter attends primary school in Shunchang Fujian Province. I'm an affiliate marketer and I also own a variety store in Batangas Philippines called The Redwire Store. I created and funded this business across boarder from Australia. I AM keen to move back to Fujian China and continue working online in affiliate marketing and ecommerce while living in Fujian Province.

David Harrison

Leona Jade Redwire Stores Variety

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