You have either decided to move to China, back home, or elsewhere. Along with feelings of anticipation and excitement for the move, wondering what to do with your household of furniture and personal possessions is likely also weighing heavily on your mind. How does it work using an international moving company for China? Personally, I've moved my household to and from China (and two/from … [Read more...] about Best International Moving Companies for China in 2023
Best Virtual Mailbox Services for Travelers & Digital Nomads in 2023
What is the best virtual mailbox service to use in 2023? For those expats and digital nomads traveling abroad, a virtual mailbox service is a handy tool that allows you to remotely manage your physical mail back home. A few years back, I made the switch to a digital mailbox for my snail mail and I can't remember how I managed without it! It's been that valuable to me and my business. No doubt … [Read more...] about Best Virtual Mailbox Services for Travelers & Digital Nomads in 2023
How to Rent an Apartment in China 2023 | Tips, Tricks, & Advice
Are you looking at renting an apartment in China in 2023? Renting a Chinese apartment is likely to be a process far different than anything you have experienced before, so my hope here is to provide some insider tips and resources to help you along the way. Whether you need help searching for a flat in China, knowing what to look for, or even how to sign a fair rental contract in China, this … [Read more...] about How to Rent an Apartment in China 2023 | Tips, Tricks, & Advice
China Rental Contract | 5 Questions to Ask Before Signing in 2023
Before you sign a rental contract in China, it pays to do your homework. If you’re lucky, your employer will find and rent the apartment for you, but in most cases you’re going to need to know how to negotiate your own rental contract in China. Here are the questions you need to answer before you sign. We’ve already covered how to find a good apartment in China, but the problem most of the … [Read more...] about China Rental Contract | 5 Questions to Ask Before Signing in 2023
Chinese Rental Contract Template & Bilingual Agreement (2023 Update)
If you're looking to download a free Chinese rental contract template to use when signing a lease for an apartment in China, you've come to the right place. I'd like to share with you not only a good China rental contract template that you can download for 2023, but also a premium Chinese-English bilingual rental contract that you can use as well. The fact is that as you go around looking for … [Read more...] about Chinese Rental Contract Template & Bilingual Agreement (2023 Update)
Online Shopping in China | 2023 Expat Guide
Is it possible for a foreigner to do online shopping in China? Can I use my foreign credit card on Chinese stores or do I need to have a Chinese -bank account? It's these type of questions that expats ask all the time when it comes how to buy things online in China. Here's a simple guide to help. When I first moved to China, I remember it being a challenge to find the most simple things like … [Read more...] about Online Shopping in China | 2023 Expat Guide