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Challenges for Expats in China

5 Challenges for Expats in China

Living abroad is an exciting experience, but it’s not always glamorous. When you choose to live in China, for example, expat life can be a bit of a challenge. It’s certainly not a bad place to live, but knowing a bit about the challenges you can expect to face will make life as an expats in China much easier to handle. Read more

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Best Health Insurance Coverage for Expats Living in China

What Are the Healthcare Coverage Options for Expats Living in China? China is a very popular choice for expatriates who more often than not are moving there for work and to pursue excellent career opportunities. It has been reported that there are just under a million expats living in China, most of whom are living […]

Shanghai Expat Guide

What is it Like to Live as an Expatriate in Shanghai

Learn more about expatriate life in Shanghai

While Shanghai continues to be one of the most beautiful cities in China, it’s also a clear favorite for expats from around the world. The overall cost of expatriate life in Shanghai is low in some sectors of the city. Since expats earn quite well while working in Shanghai (averaging fourth-highest earnings in the world), expatriate find everything here to be within their means. Read more

Hong Kong Expat Guide

Hong Kong is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its return to China

July 1, 2017, is the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China after many years under UK rule. President Xi Jinping is visiting Hong Kong for the 20th return anniversary. After around 100 years as a British colony region, Hong Kong was handed over to China in 1997 under the “One Country, Two Systems” agreement. Hong Kong is known for its advanced healthcare system, excellent transit system and an active nightlife. It is a popular destination for expats from around the world, and many coming from western countries find it relatively easy to adapt.

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Rapid growth in demand for private health insurance in China and its impact on expatriates

According to a recent Ernst & Young report, the market for private health insurance in China is increasing at a rapid rate. Insurance premium revenue jumped from RMB 1.5 trillion in 2014 to RMB 2.4 trillion in 2015 and is projected to reach almost RMB 5 trillion in 2020. The increase in premiums must indicate that more and more people are seeking private health insurance to protect themselves from medical costs.

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