What is the Chinese currency? As you prepare for your visit to China, this guide will provide a simple introduction to the Chinese renminbi and answer questions related to exchanging money and avoiding fake bank notes. China's currency can seem incredibly confusing to foreigners. Even the name "renminbi" is hard for a lot of people to pronounce correctly. So having a basic understanding … [Read more...] about Chinese Currency | 2023 Guide to Use, Exchange & Avoid Fake Chinese RMB
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How to Set up WeChat Wallet in 2023 | China Expat Guide
Are you a traveler or expat wondering how to set up WeChat Wallet? Perhaps you're frustrated by the process or you haven't even started, but you know that WeChat is the preferred way to buy things in China. In this guide, I'm going to walk you through the WeChat Wallet set up process and troubleshoot why it may not be working for you. For folks currently living or planning to move to … [Read more...] about How to Set up WeChat Wallet in 2023 | China Expat Guide
How to Open a China Bank Account | 2023 Guide
How can I open a bank account in China? Whether you do business in China or you're moving to China as an expat with a residence permit, opening a bank account in China has many benefits. This article has been expanded and updated to include the experiences of other foreigners, so make sure to read through carefully, especially the frequently asked questions section. I hope you enjoy this guide to … [Read more...] about How to Open a China Bank Account | 2023 Guide
U.S. Taxes for English Teachers in China | 2023 Guide
Do you need to file US taxes as an English teacher in China? Having taught English and filed taxes many times from China, in this guide I'd like to turn a complex answer into something easy to understand. Do you need to file US taxes as an expat and if so, what do you need to know to file? I remember my first year teaching in China. I had no intention to file taxes back home since I already … [Read more...] about U.S. Taxes for English Teachers in China | 2023 Guide
How to Use Alipay to Transfer Money Outside China
How do you send money internationally with Alipay? Along with WeChat, Alipay handles a vast majority of financial transactions for the Chinese population. As a foreigner, is it possible to take advantage of Alipay to wire money home? And if so, how exactly is it done? I'd like to answer these questions and more in this simple guide. Before we dive too far into this Alipay tutorial, there … [Read more...] about How to Use Alipay to Transfer Money Outside China
5 Most Common Tourist Scams in China & How to Avoid Them
What are the most common tourist scams in China and how can you avoid them? As a tourist in China - or any foreign country - there's almost no way around it: you're at high risk to run into tourist scams. You've got a big, fat target on your back that says "I have money!". Scam artists, beggars and sometimes even the "average Zhou" see you as a gullible visitor with plenty of money. So what … [Read more...] about 5 Most Common Tourist Scams in China & How to Avoid Them