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Fifty practical guides for foreigners in China — from the first visa question to setting up a company. Every guide has a last-verified date and official sources.
Study & work
Studying in China: University Applications and Scholarships
How to choose a university, apply, find scholarships and prepare for life as an international student.
Study & workChinese Student Visa: Requirements and Timeline
X1 vs X2 visas, the JW202 form, the residence permit and the mistakes that delay enrolment.
Study & workWorking in China: Work Permit and Z Visa
The legal route to employment, the documents employers must provide, and the categories that decide eligibility.
Study & workTeaching English in China: Qualifications, Salaries and Red Flags
What legitimate English-teaching jobs require, what they pay, and how to avoid illegal or exploitative employers.