Living in China
Key Expatriate Websites and Resources
| Featured Articles on Living, Working, Studying, and Traveling in China |
| Business and Economy in China |
All Roads Leads To China, www.allroadsleadtochina.com, provides valuable original business content that will allow them to learn about and understand doing business in China.
American Chamber of Commerce in the People's Republic of China, www.amcham-china.org.cn; China Resource Building, Suite 1903, No. 8 Jianguomenbei Ave., Beijing 100005, PRC; Tel: (8610) 8519-1920; Fax: (8610) 8519-1910; amcham@amcham-china.org.cn.
AsiaNow, www.buyusa.gov/asianow, a program by the U.S. Commercial Service provides resources for 14 Asia-Pacific markets, including the monthly on-line newsletter, Asia Now e-News.
The Economist, www.economist.com, is a British weekly newsmagazine reporting on the global economy, politics etc. The Country Briefings, compiled for 60 countries by the Economist Intelligence Unit, provides extensive economic and political data, as well as links to articles. Take a look at the China Country Briefing.
Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, www.hketousa.gov.hk; 1520 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-3816, USA; Tel: (202) 331-8947; Fax: (202) 331-8958.
International Monetary Fund, www.imf.org, promoted financial stability, international trade and economic growth among its 184 member countries. The website provides country information (with a section on China) and a number of publications, including the World Economic Outlook.
STAT-USA/Internet, www.stat-usa.gov, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, provides economic, business, and international trade information from the Federal government.
StopFakes.Gov, stopfakes.gov, provides information on International Intellectual Property Rights in China, as well as a China IPR Toolkit.
U.S. Commercial Service, www.buyusa.gov, offers assistance to help U.S. businesses export goods and services to markets worldwide, including China. The site also provides Market Research on China.
U.S. Government Export Portal, www.export.gov, publishes Country & Industry Market Reports, Commercial guides, and other essential information for doing business abroad, and hosts a China Business Information Center.
World Trade Organization, www.wto.org, regulates trade rules between its member countries, and provides information on economic data, trade regulations,disputes and agreements about its members, including China.
| Country Facts and Information on China |
BBC News, news.bbc.co.uk, provides country profiles on history, politics and economic background, and recent news on most countries, including China.
ChinaWatch, www.worldwatch.org/features/chinawatch/, is a joint initiative of the Worldwatch Institute and Beijing-based Global Environmental Institute (GEI), reporting on energy, agriculture, population, water, health, and the environment in China.
CIA World Factbook, www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook, compiled by the CIA, contains country profiles with basic information, including China.
Library of Congress Country Studies, lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html, provide detailed economic, historical, social, and political information for 101 countries, including China.
The Consular Information Sheets, travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html compiled by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, part of the U.S. Department of State, www.state.gov, provide useful information for travelers and expatriates, such as Travel Warnings, Travel Publications (general travel advice), Consular Information Sheets, and much more. Here is the link to information about China.
The U.S. Department of State, www.state.gov, publishes Country Background Notes, with facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations. Here is the Background Note for China and Hong Kong.
Nations Online Project, www.nationsonline.org, is a destination guide to countries of the world, with useful general information, including China.
United Kingdom, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, www.fco.gov.uk, provides Country Profiles with basic information and links including China.
Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org, the free online encyclopedia, provides useful articles and information about China.
| Education and Study in China |
Office of Overseas Schools, Department of State, www.state.gov/m/a/os, provides a Directory of Schools and Regional Education Associations listing American International Schools for East Asia, including China:
The International School of Beijing
QSI International School of Chengdu
American International School of Guangzhou
Hong Kong International School
Shanghai American School
East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS), www.earcos.org, provides links to its Member Schools in East Asia, including China.
British International Schools Worldwide, www.bisw.org, provides listings of British schools around the world, including China:
The British School of Beijing
Hong Kong Kellett School
Shanghai - Dulwich College China
Worldwide Classroom, www.worldwide.edu, contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries, including China. The web pages include information about primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and language schools.
GoAbroad.com, www.goabroad.com, in its Study Abroad section, provides an international education database for those intending to study abroad, including China.
| Embassies and Consulates in China |
See the Anywork, Anywhere website for an overview on visas and work permits in China.
China Visa Service, www.ChinaVisaService.org, specializes in obtaining Z-working permits for ESL teachers seeking employment in China. Unlike other visa services, they only specialize in China. Because their offices are based in both the United States and in China, we are very current with changes occuring in Visa Regulations and can ensure fast reliable visa service.
The embassies and consulates listed below will be able to provide more detailed information:
Canadian Embassy in China, www.beijing.gc.ca; 19 Dong Zhi Men Wai Street, Chao Yang District, Beijing 100600. Tel.: 86 (10) 6532-3536; Fax: 86 (10) 6532-5544; bejing-cs@international.gc.ca
Chinese Embassy in Canada, www.chinaembassycanada.org; 515 St. Patrick Street , Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 5H3. Tel: (613) 789-3434,3513,8422/791-0511; Fax: (613) 789-1911.
British Embassy in China, www.britishembassy.org.cn; 11 Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai, Beijing 100600. Tel: (86) (10) 5192 4000; Fax: (86) (10) 6532 1937; info@britishcentre.org.cn.
Chinese Embassy in the UK, www.chinese-embassy.org.uk; 49–51 Portland Place, London W1B 4JL, UK. Tel: (020) 7299 4049.
Chinese Embassy in the USA, www.china-embassy.org; 2300 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA. Tel: (202) 328-2500; Fax: (202) 588-0032.
United States Embassy in China, beijing.usembassy.gov; Xiu Shui Bei Jie 3, Beijing 100600. Tel: (86-10) 6532-3831.
| Expatriate Websites and Resources for China |
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GeoExpat.Com, www.geoexpat.com, offers expats classifieds, forum, job listings and resources across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
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AlloExpat.com, www.alloexpat.com, is an information and resource portal for expatriates living in or moving to the Asia-Pacific region, including a section on China and Hong Kong.
The American Club of Hong Kong, www.americanclubhk.com. Floors 47 - 49, Exchange Square Two, Central, Hong Kong. Tel. ( 852 ) 2842 7400; Fax ( 852 ) 2810 6924.
AsiaXPAT, www.asiaxpat.com, provides extensive expatriate resources for those moving to one of 13 East Asian cities, including Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
Asia Expats Forum, www.asia-expatsforum.com, is a community forum for expatriates living in Asia, with country-specific discussion groups including a China Expat Forum.
British Expat, www.britishexpat.com, is a site for British citizens living abroad, featuring a British Expat Forum, with a section on Asia, including China.
BritishExpats.com, britishexpats.com, is a website dedicated to British expats around the world, including a general forum on the Far East, including postings on living in China.
Expat Exchange, www.expatexchange.com, provides a wealth of resources and articles, as well as a forum.The site has a few useful articles and links about China.
Expat Blog, www.expat-blog.com, is a worldwide directory of blogs related to expatriate life, with listings for China.
Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, a site mostly dedicated to off-shore investments and retirement havens, provides useful information for expatriates in China.
Expatriates.com, www.expatriates.com, an online community for expatriates, has a section on China, with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board.
Expats in China, www.expatsinchina.com, provides extensive information for the expatriate community with information on teaching English as well as job postings.
Expat Web Directory, www.expatwebdirectory.com, provides listings of expatriate discussion groups and forums for most countries, including China.
FAWCO (Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas), www.fawco.org, is an international network to support American women living abroad with over 70 member clubs worldwide, including China: The American Women's Club of Shanghai.
Going Global, www.goinglobal.com, is a resource center for global careers, providing Career Guides for numerous countries, including China and Hong Kong ($14.95 each).
Hong Kong Expats, www.hkexpats.com, is a website for expatriate moving to and living in Hong Kong.
Living in China, www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/livechina/livingchina.html, is a section of the China Daily website, with information and forums for expatriates.
Meetup, www.meetup.com, lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. Check out the China section, listing groups all over the country.
Newcomers Club Worldwide, www.newcomersclub.com, is a worldwide directory of newcomers clubs for newly arrived expatriates, including China.
Orient Expat, www.orientexpat.com, offers discussion groups on expatriate life, work, visa issues, and jobs in Asia, with sections on China and Hong Kong.
Tales from a Small Planet, www.talesmag.com, is a webzine with news, stories, links, excellent message boards, and other resources for travelers and expatriates; The China section features "Real Post Reports" by expatriates , as well as useful links.
Talk Talk China, www.talktalkchina.com, is a weblog for and by expatriates in China.
| Government and International Organizations for China |
Gov.cn, english.gov.cn, is the official government website of the People's Republic of China, providing a lot of useful information.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.
Asia Society, www.AsiaSociety.org, is an international organization promoting collaboration and understanding between people in Asia and the U.S. There are regional centers in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
The World Bank, www.worldbank.org, provides reports and analysis about infrastructure, health, trade and more, with a section on East Asia & the Pacific, including China.
United Nations Development Programme in China, www.undp.org.cn, provides information about UN projects on democratic governance, social development, environment and sustainable development, and more. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), www.undp.org, publishes the annual Human Development report, www.undp.org/annualreports/, with in-depth analyses of development issues and trends worldwide, as well as the Human Development Index, a statistical tool comparing key Human development criteria of most countries worldwide.
Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations, www.china-un.org, provides general information about culture, politics and the economy, as well as a variety of useful links--or visit the United Nations web portal at www.un.int.
U.S. Agency for International Development in China, www.usaid.gov, provides development aid in a variety of fields, such as health, economic development, etc. The website gives an overview of the agency's activities in China.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, www.customs.gov, provides useful information on its Travel Spotlight page about customs regulations when leaving and entering the U.S.
| Housing and Real Estate in China |
International Real Estate Digest, www.ired.com, provides international real estate listings, with a section on Asia, including Hong Kong and Shanghai.
International Real Estate Directory, www.internationalrealestatedirectory.com, has worldwide real estate listings, including China.
Asia Source, www.asiasource.org, is an online information resource about Asia, compiled by Asia Society, with news updates, in-depth interviews on current affairs, and country profiles.
Asia Times Online, www.atimes.com, is an online news website based in Hong Kong.
ChinaToday.com, www.chinatoday.com, is an information and news portal for China.
China Internet Information Center, www.china.org.cn/english/index.htm, provides news and information about China.
China Daily, www.chinadaily.com, is the only national English-language newspaper in China.
South China Morning Post, www.scmp.com, is the website of the Hong Kong based newspaper.
People's Daily Online, english.peopledaily.com.cn, is the English online version of People's Daily, China's official Communist Party newspaper.
China View, www.chinaview.cn, is the English version of China's Xinhua state news agency.
Kidon Media Link, www.kidon.com, an online directory of world newspapers and news media, has an extensive listing of news media in China and Hong Kong.
Live-radio.net, www.live-radio.net/info.shtml, provides continuously updated links to thousands of online radio stations worldwide, including China.
Online Newspapers, www.onlinenewspapers.com, lists over 1000 links to online newspapers worldwide, including China and Hong Kong.
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| Travel Information on China |
Beijing Municipal Bureau of Tourism, english.bjta.gov.cn.
Chinatour.com, www.chinatour.com, provides useful travel information for visitors to China.
Chinatravel.com, www.chinaetravel.com, provides travel information about China.
China National Tourist Office (CNTO), www.cnto.org. New York Office: 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6413, Empire State Building, New York, NY 10118. Tel: (212) 760-9700; Fax: (212) 760-8809
Tourism China, www.tourismchina.org, is the official website of the China National Tourist Office in Toronto, Canada.
China Tourism e-News, www.china-enews.com, provides information on tourism development in China.
Asia Trotter, www.asiatrotter.com, provides useful links and resources for travelers to Asia, with a section on China and Hong Kong.
About.com, in its Travel Section, provides useful articles, links and travel information for a large number of countries, with a section on China.
Lonely Planet Worldguide, www.lonelyplanet.com, provides a lot of useful travel information, with a section on China.
Rough Guides Destinations, travel.roughguides.com, offer a lot of useful travel advice and information for most countries, with a section on Asia, including China.
