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The comprehensive guide of start business in China 2024 With the development of economic globalization, China has become the world's largest economy. More and more foreign companies have seen China's vast market and good development prospects. (We had explained the specific reasons why foreigners prefer to start business in China, click here to learn more from another article ) More and more foreigners are coming to start business in China. This article will help foreigners who wants to start business in China, involving the market conduction, registration, financial taxation, intellectual property rights and talent recruitment management issues that confuse them. Table of Contents I. Conduct Chinese Market Research A. Overview of the Chinese Market B. Research on Chinese Consumer Demand C. Familiar with Chinese Business Culture II. Select a Location & City to Start Business A. Wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE) B. Joint ventures (JV) C. Representative Office (RO) III. Choose a Company Structure/Type IV. Legal and Policy Guidelines A. How to register your company and apply business license 1. Conditions for foreigners to register a company in China 2. Procedures for foreigners to register a company in China 3. Notes B. How Foreign-invested Enterprises Keep Accounts and File Taxes 1.Accounting 2. Tax reporting 3. Matters needs to pay attention C. Intellectual Property Protection 1. Implement a forward-looking…

Navigating Legal Services in China: Introduction China, with its booming economy and rich cultural tapestry, has become a magnet for expatriates seeking opportunities in everything from business to education. However, the allure of the Middle Kingdom (Zhongguo "中国", China)comes with its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to navigating the labyrinth of legal services. For foreigners unacquainted with the local legal system, issues such as visa applications, work permits, and taxation can be daunting. This article aims to demystify the process and provide practical advice for seeking legal assistance in China. Navigating Legal Services in China Navigating Legal Services in China: Understanding the Chinese Legal System Before diving into the specifics of obtaining legal services, it's crucial to have a basic understanding of the Chinese legal system. China operates under a civil law system, which means that laws are codified into a referable system which serves as the primary source of law. This is different from common law systems, where case law and judicial precedent play a significant role. Navigating Legal Services in China: Finding Legal Representation The first step in seeking legal services is to find a reputable lawyer or law firm. In China, lawyers are referred…

Introduction: A Comprehensive Guide to Working and Living in China. China, with its booming economy and vibrant culture, has become an attractive destination for individuals seeking professional growth, cultural immersion, and personal development. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the reasons why China is an ideal place to work and live, exploring its growing openness, abundant job opportunities, and the benefits it offers to foreign professionals. Get ready to embark on a journey to a land of endless possibilities as we uncover the many facets of China's appeal. Guide to Working and Living in China Guide to Working and Living in China Section 1: China's Growing Openness and Global Integration 1.1 China's Economic Transformation: China has experienced unprecedented economic growth over the past few decades, transforming itself into the world's second-largest economy. This rapid development has been driven by factors such as market reforms, globalization, and technological advancements. As a result, China has become a global economic powerhouse and a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. 1.2 Embracing Globalization: China's commitment to globalization is evident through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The BRI aims to enhance international trade and connectivity by developing infrastructure projects across Asia,…

We are likely to encounter physical discomfort in daily life, so it is necessary to keep medicines at home. You can take medicine at home if it is only a minor illness or pain. If you encounter severe physical discomfort, you are recommended to go to the hospital directly. The following are the top ten medicines in China's family medicines. Let's take a look at this list: 1、GanMaoLingKeLi(999) 感冒灵颗粒(999) English name: GanMaoLingKeLi(999)Classification: OTC (Class A)Functions: Antipyretic and analgesic. For headache, fever, and nasal congestion caused by cold. Runny nose, sore throat, etc.Usage and dosage: Take it with boiled water. 10g (1 bag) once, 3 times a day.Matters needing attention: 1. Avoid smoking, alcohol, and spicy, raw, cold, and greasy food. 2. It is not advisable to take tonic Chinese patent medicine at the same time. 3. This product contains paracetamol, chlorpheniramine maleate, and caffeine. Do not drink alcohol or alcoholic beverages while taking this product; Do not take other anti-cold drugs with similar ingredients at the same time; Use with caution in patients with liver and kidney dysfunction; patients with bladder neck obstruction, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, hypertension, and prostate hypertrophy should be cautious; Pregnant women and lactating women should use with…

Further of the China Model : The Historical Watershed role of COVID-19（I） Further of the China Model : The Historical Watershed role of COVID-19. Today, I would like to discuss the Chinese model and the way forward, focusing on the issues of information, digital, privacy and governance. First of all, the author is not engaged in related work, mainly combining his own knowledge system and personal experiences ,to analyze from the social, cultural and political perspectives.So forgive me for using words or concepts used by non-technical amateurs. I.The 2020 pandemic as a watershed event in human history: China is accelerating into its own model The 2020 COVID-19  pandemic has the potential to be a very important watershed event in human history, it is also push China to accelerate steps to its very unique own path. This watershed comes from the fact that China has fully enjoyed the vital functions of the information and digital tools in the fight against COVID-19. ——Data will evolve into a public good, a public resource; ——China will accelerate its developments in digital/information infrastructures, digital governance practices, big data, artificial intelligence and other information technology industries; ——China will accelerate the development of a governance model that differs from those of the most other countries( especially western countries led by…

Woken up this morning to find your WeChat Pay will no longer work? Here’s How to Fix That Big WeChat Pay Issue.There has been a tightening up the verification requirements (thanks for giving us zero warning on this one, WeChat…), and many people have found themselves on the wrong side of said regulations. The major issue for most is that their bank name as registered with WeChat does not match their bank name as registered with their bank. And you cannot simply reset your bank name as registered with WeChat. However, the good news is that, for many (but not all) there seems to be a fairly simple solution to the issue, by following the following eight steps. Here’s How to Fix That Big WeChat Pay Issue WARNING: If you cannot do Step 1 – withdraw WeChat wallet balance to zero – do not cancel WeChat Pay, or you'll lose all the money in your WeChat wallet. Okay, those eight steps are: Withdraw WeChat wallet balance to zero (or as close to zero as you can)Cancel all auto paymentsDelete all linked bank cardsCancel WeChat Pay in 'Payment Management'Add WeChat Pay againVerify IDAdd bank card*You should then receive a text message code for verification, and then all will be…

https://youtu.be/nHh-Iup6dt0 First Cases of New Omicron Sub-variant Reported in Xi'an China 1. First Cases of New Omicron Sub-variant Reported in Xi'an, China China's northwestern city of Xi'an, home to 13 million people, was partially shut down on Wednesday after it reported the country's first outbreak of a highly transmissible new Omicron subvariant that is fast dominating the United States and Europe. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/tZOBOdx8JxZPfHlcuVyrSg 2. Vaccination to be required for public venues Starting on Monday, those who haven't received a COVID-19 vaccine will be restricted from entering some public venues in Beijing, city officials said on Wednesday. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202207/07/WS62c63546a310fd2b29e6ae17.html 3. 'A Date with China' explores magnificent and changing China "A Date with China" international media tour wrapped up the first leg of 2022 on Saturday. During the eight-day tour, the team visited Ningxia Hui autonomous region and Anhui province. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202207/06/WS62c54c8aa310fd2b29e6ac5e.html 4. Shenzhou-14 taikonauts conduct in-orbit science experiments, prepare for space walks Scientific endeavors aboard China's space station are expected to bear fruits, as the Shenzhou-14 taikonauts have devoted more time to microgravity experiments on the orbiting core module Tianhe since entering it a month ago. https://english.news.cn/20220706/d127a3b0c15642ad8d9d89ebc5d79f11/c.html 5. Kenya's SGR train ferries 7.8 mln passengers since inception The standard gauge railway (SGR) passenger train…

Foreign volunteers help fight epidemic. As China strengthens its epidemic prevention and control measures in the face of a COVID-19 resurgence, many volunteers including foreigners have joined the anti-epidemic fight. Foreign volunteers help fight epidemic In Haikou, Hainan Province, volunteers from different countries, including the United States, New Zealand and Ghana, assisted with anti-epidemic services and made their own contributions to helping the city. At a nucleic acid testing site in Haikou on Sunday, Tommy from America checked people's temperatures and made sure that they maintained the proper distance.  Having lived in Hainan for 12 years, Tommy speaks fluent Chinese, and even some Hainan dialect, and he now calls himself "new Hainanese." "Hainan is my second home," he said. "If I can go out and help out, if I have this opportunity to help out, I should take advantage of that and help out my Hainanese friends." At the testing site, he greeted local residents in Hainan dialect from time to time. Every time he saw kids coming, he would put on his cartoon mask and interact with them. Farr from New Zealand is 69 year old, but says that one is "never too old to be a volunteer."   "It's…

Dose International Students Insurance cover COVID-19? Insurance Dose International Students Insurance cover COVID-19? Insurance can cover that the insured is diagnosed as COVID-19 and payment is reasonable and necessary in China mainland’s public hospital.  Q：What should I do when go to hospital? A： ①Seeing doctors in China mainland’s public hospital and normal department. ②Using passport name to register. ③Having medical records from doctors. ④Changing original invoices from charging if you spend money on charging machine. Q： How could I supplement the case record for outpatient service or emergency treatment if I forget to have a doctor to do so?  A：Please bring your passport as well as the original invoice and other related medical documents issued to you by the hospital you go to for that time to the department for the outpatient service or emergency treatment we received in that hospital and find the doctor to write up the records for you. Please be noted that the date for receiving medical service recorded in this case history for outpatient service or emergency treatment must be identical to the one on the corresponding invoice; and you could also go to the Guiding Desk to ask for help whenever you have difficulties after having…

The State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA) has set the classification standards for foreigners to work in China, established a feasible and pragmatic foreign talent assessment system concentrating on foreign personnel's ability, performance and contribution with an emphasis on market feedback, international peer evaluation and other market orientations.  Policy instruments – including a points system, a catalogue assisting foreigners working in China, a labor market testing mechanism and a quota system – will be utilized in a comprehensive manner in order to establish an assessment mechanism featuring real-time adjustment and positive guidance and enhance classified management. I. High-end talents (Category A) Foreign talents in Category A include scientists urgently needed by China to fuel its economic and social development, leading scientific and technological professionals, international entrepreneurs, and special talents who possess skills in high technology or top notch sectors that are in urgent need in China, so long as they meet one of the following requirements: (I)Selected candidates for China’s talent introduction programs (II) Individuals who meet internationally recognized standards of professional achievement (III) Foreign professionals who meet the demand for market-oriented jobs encouraged by China (IV) Innovative entrepreneurial talents (V) Excellent youth talents (VI) Professional talents with accumulated scores over 85 A level can automatically be granted to international award recipients, Fortune Global 500 company senior managers or technicians, intellectual property holders of high profile companies, and…

The Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme (VPAS) is an initiative promulgated by the HKSAR Government in support of the Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET). This new measure would provide more skilled manpower to meet the needs arising from the economic restructuring and technological advancement of Hong Kong. By putting in place the diverse training modes and programmes, it can nurture high-caliber vocational and professional talents to expand the talent pool for Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and even our country, thereby enhancing the comparative advantages of VPET in Hong Kong and driving economic growth at both the national and local levels. The VPAS will run as pilot for two years. Under the scheme, non-local students (including those from the Mainland, other countries and regions) enrolled in designated full-time VTC Higher Diploma programmes in Hong Kong for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years will upon graduation be eligible to apply for employment in Hong Kong. These graduates can enter different professional industries related to their study programmes, including Aviation, Transport and Logistics; Innovation and Technology; Electrical and Mechanical Services; Building, Civil Engineering and Built Environment; and Maritime. Highlights of VPAS: 2-year pilot scheme (admission for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years) Applicable to non-local students (including those from the…

Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) announced the New Policy for Students seeking Admissions: 2024-2025 for Pakistani students who want or wish to seek medical education from abroad

I've assisted so many students study in China. But when meeting Prof. Samuel, I am wondering: How can a student achieve so great success in China? Prof. Samuel is one of the most humble people I've ever seen. You will feel quite comfirtable when staying with him. Polite, knowledgeable, vigorous, strong, and with a wonderful family full of joy. You may ask how can the student achieve great so success in China? Check the video, you will get the answers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd6cRlicUWw Achieve so great success in China: Here are the interview questions: 1. do you remember that why did you come to study in China, why didn't you choose to study in UK, or USA, or other countries? 2. I heard that you wrote an attractive study proposal. so can you guide that how to write down a very good study proposal to move the supervisor? 3. You studied at Nigerian for bachelor and master, then get Ph.D at China, SIAT of UCAS. So how do you compare the higher education between the 2 countries? 4. What is the most difficult time during your study Ph.D in China? Have you ever developed self doubt? How to relieve stress when it's…

Sulaiman Bayoh was determined to study Chinese even though he didn't complete his studies in Sierra Leone. Source: Sulaiman Bayoh12,623 kilometres. That is how far Sulaiman Bayoh travelled to study Chinese in China. What sets his story apart is that he was born in Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa that is only slightly larger than Ireland. His parents separated when he was three, leaving him and his older brother with their father. After a few years, his father moved them to the city, where he worked as a government servant. While Bayoh and his brother were initially placed in a public school, his father had other plans.“ Education was an important factor in my family. But our father wanted us to have a better education and experience, so we moved to a private school, Modern High School,” he told Study International.After finishing high school in 2010, the Sierra Leone native was clueless about what he wanted to do. At that time, the University of Sierra Leone offered a Certificate in Business and Finance, which Sulaiman thought was a good idea. In this, Bayoh felt conflicted.“I didn’t want to continue this further; while it was related to business, it…

There are many foreign students want to study in China, but it is difficult to find a real way to understand China. We looked for students who have already studied in China to share their experiences and give advice. This time，let‘s listen tips from a senior who studied in china for more than 4 years.Editor - WentChina Hi there, I am currently studying in China at the Hainan Medical University, I am a 4th-year medical student and I've been in China for more than 4 years now, I would love to talk about the things that you need to know before you come to China to study. First, let’s talk about some of the challenges you must face when thinking about studying in China. 1, Choosing the right university Choosing the right university is crucial and the first step that you need to put into consideration before making the next decision. The name of my university is Hainan Medical University 海南医学院 is on an island named HAINAN 海南岛. The Campus view of Hainan Medical University China is one of the world’s most populated countries and the most densely populated. This indicates that China has a huge number of universities, which…

The State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA) has set the classification standards for foreigners to work in China, established a feasible and pragmatic foreign talent assessment system concentrating on foreign personnel's ability, performance and contribution with an emphasis on market feedback, international peer evaluation and other market orientations.  Policy instruments – including a points system, a catalogue assisting foreigners working in China, a labor market testing mechanism and a quota system – will be utilized in a comprehensive manner in order to establish an assessment mechanism featuring real-time adjustment and positive guidance and enhance classified management. I. High-end talents (Category A) Foreign talents in Category A include scientists urgently needed by China to fuel its economic and social development, leading scientific and technological professionals, international entrepreneurs, and special talents who possess skills in high technology or top notch sectors that are in urgent need in China, so long as they meet one of the following requirements: (I)Selected candidates for China’s talent introduction programs (II) Individuals who meet internationally recognized standards of professional achievement (III) Foreign professionals who meet the demand for market-oriented jobs encouraged by China (IV) Innovative entrepreneurial talents (V) Excellent youth talents (VI) Professional talents with accumulated scores over 85 A level can automatically be granted to international award recipients, Fortune Global 500 company senior managers or technicians, intellectual property holders of high profile companies, and…

Navigating Legal Services in China: Introduction China, with its booming economy and rich cultural tapestry, has become a magnet for expatriates seeking opportunities in everything from business to education. However, the allure of the Middle Kingdom (Zhongguo "中国", China)comes with its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to navigating the labyrinth of legal services. For foreigners unacquainted with the local legal system, issues such as visa applications, work permits, and taxation can be daunting. This article aims to demystify the process and provide practical advice for seeking legal assistance in China. Navigating Legal Services in China Navigating Legal Services in China: Understanding the Chinese Legal System Before diving into the specifics of obtaining legal services, it's crucial to have a basic understanding of the Chinese legal system. China operates under a civil law system, which means that laws are codified into a referable system which serves as the primary source of law. This is different from common law systems, where case law and judicial precedent play a significant role. Navigating Legal Services in China: Finding Legal Representation The first step in seeking legal services is to find a reputable lawyer or law firm. In China, lawyers are referred…

This is the English version of Customs Notice to Foreign Students Studying in China 外国留学生办理海关手续须知, and there is the Chinese version, In case of any dispute, the Chinese version shall prevail.Date Issued：07-19-1984Effective Date：07-19-1984Status： Effective CUSTOMS NOTICE TO FOREIGN STUDENTS STUDYING IN CHINA (Promulgated by the Customs General Administration on August 1, 1984) Article 1. Entry Upon entry into China, a foreign student studying in China(hereinafter referred to as a "foreign student") shall fill out a Declaration Form for Passengers' Baggage in duplicate, one copy of which shall be returned to the foreign student for keeping after endorsement by the Customs. The articles marked with " * " on the Declaration Form shall be re-taken out upon departure from China. Article 2. Duty-free Admission (1) Articles for study and daily use brought in by the foreign students shall be admitted duty free by the Customs if in reasonable quantities for personal use.(2) A foreign student who is admitted to study in China for one year or more can bring in one each of the following categories of durable duty free for their personal use during their study in China:Wrists watches, cameras, 8mm cinecameras, refrigerators, washing machines,electrical fans, tape recorders,portabler adio-cassette recorders,…

国别双边项目是根据中国与有关国家政府、机构、学校以及国际组织等签订的教育合作与交流协议或达成的共识提供的全额奖学金或部分奖学金。 一. 资助类别、期限、专业及授课语言 资助类别：包括本科生、硕士研究生、博士研究生、普通进修生以及高级进修生，具体请咨询本国留学生派遣部门。 授课语言：中文/英文，详情见 2025年国际本科生招生专业列表.xlsx和 2025年国际研究生招生专业列表.xlsx。学习期限：奖学金资助期限一般为...

一、申请日期即日起至2024年4月30日二、资助类别、专业及授课语言资助类别：博士研究生和硕士研究生申请专业及授课语言：计算机科学与技术、矿业工程、冶金工程、土木工程、交通运输工程（汉语、英语授课）申请国别：共建“一带一路”国家（国别范围可参考https://www.yidaiyilu.gov.cn/xwzx/roll/77298.htm）三、奖学金内容含学费、校内住宿费、综合医疗保险和生活费（标准为硕士研究生：3000元人民币/月；博士研究生：3500元...

The Chinese Government Scholarship “Top Level Graduate” Program aims to give full play to the role of Chinese Government Scholarship to promote the “Double World-class Project”(namely the “World-class Universities and Disciplines Project”) construction of universities, and select international students with excellent academic background, professional ability and future development potenti...,