• How to call abroad from the Chinese mainland

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  Want to know how to call home from China? There are several ways you can use to make international calls from the Chinese mainland,

• How is income tax calculated for foreigners in China?

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  Most foreign citizens who work in China for longer than 90 days (or 183 days if your country has signed a double taxation treaty with China) are liable to pay Individual Income Tax (IIT). Here’s a guide to how it is calculated; for information on who pays income tax, see this page.

• The different types of business entity in China

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  Before starting a business in China, you should understand the different types of business structures you can establish as a foreigner, and how they differ.

• What is a Foreign Expert Certificate? How do I get one?

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  The Foreign Expert Certificate is a type of ID given to non-Chinese people working in China, and basically acts as an alternative to the Foreign Employment Permit, generally for use in more specialized jobs.

• Medical examinations for work visas in China

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  If you want to stay in China for longer than one year on a work visa – or longer than six months on an X1 student visa – you must pass an official health check.

• What is a Chinese fapiao and what is it used for?

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  if you’re here to work (and certainly if you’re doing business in the country) you’ll soon become aware of the fapiao (发票, fāpiào). You’ll also wonder why everyone is obsessed with them and what on earth they are for.

• How To Start A Business In China — WFOE

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  This post focuses on the forming of a Wholly Foreign Owned Entity (WFOE) in China.

• The 5 Stages of Expat Life in China

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  In China, you meet other expats from all walks of life and stages of their China experience. We've mapped out five of the key stages of expat life in China:

• How To Carve a Pumpkin: A Step-by-Step Guide

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  When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween!

• 5 Things To Make Your China Trip Comfortable

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  China is a fascinating land steeped in history, culture and tradition. At the same time, it’s booming into the future with jaw-dropping skyscrapers, modern cities and internationalism. In other words, the People’s Republic is without question one of the world’s most dynamic travel destinations.