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By Lisa Thompson · Relocation · No Comments
Planning on relocating your precious pooch and discriminating kitty to Shanghai with the rest of your family? There is much you must do to be successful and, unfortunately if you do not follow the guidelines to the letter you may be forced to send your furry friend back to whence he came.
By Ted Masterson · Relocation · No Comments
We’ve fielded many questions from persons and companies wishing to work in China or place private contract employees within China asking for advice on how to go about doing so in a successful manner. There are many potential pitfalls that may await you in your attempt to gain employment in China, but nothing that can’t be overcome with an ounce of precaution and foresight.
By Will Flaus · Relocation · No Comments
Many people moving to Shanghai are pleasantly surprised at the modernity of the city and the availability of products. Import duty is charged on most personal effects so if you’re moving on a budget you will find it more profitable to repurchase products for your stay rather than bringing everything in from home. It is likely that your new apartment will have the appliances needed for you to be comfortable, a refrigerator, oven/stove unit, washing machine and heater. Some apartments may even come complete with furnishings so be sure to ask in advance whether or not this is true of your apartment. If your apartment is unfurnished, purchasing furniture in Shanghai is relatively inexpensive.
By Ted Masterson · Relocation · No Comments
As parents, the choices we make regarding the education of our children is among the most important decisions we make in our adult lives. We recognize that the choices we make are not just about today but about the future, the life our children will lead as adults.
By Jerry Hu · Relocation · No Comments
When renting an apartment in Shanghai, it’s as important to make sure your I’s are dotted and T’s crossed as it is to get a lease in your native language. After all, how do you dot an I in Chinese? What’s more important is to make sure that your deposit is not overly expensive, because just like anywhere you might live, you may never see it again.
By Ted Masterson · Relocation · No Comments
If I were to sum up the foreigner’s experience of trying to drive a car in China in a single word, which I’m quite confident I can do, that one word would be “don’t”. It is more hectic than anywhere you’ve ever been, the road signs are completely uninterpretable and the nuances are such that you simply could not capture them in anything short of a complete lifetime of living in the city.