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An expat’s guide to dealing with culture shock in China
Moving to a new country can be incredibly exciting. With a wealth of history and tradition behind the country, China is a wonderful place to call your new home. However, with so many cultural differences between China and the West, taking your new life by hand is a whole different story altogether. Of course, the …
Your guide to celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in China
If you live in China (or within any other East Asian community), it’s hard to miss the mooncakes and lanterns that are popping up everywhere around this time. It’s signalling the advent of the Mid-Autumn Festival, an auspicious day for people, falling on October 1st this year. As the second most important festival after the …
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Private health insurance demand set to increase in China
Previously, we took a look at critical illness insurance in China, what it is, and how it’s set to increase in popularity in the country over the next 4-5 years. This prediction came from a report that took a look at the changing expectations of consumers combined with government schemes and efforts to push people …
Private medical insurance in China: How to beat the public hospital queues
China’s total healthcare sector is expected to surpass USD $2.3 trillion by 2030, making it one of the fastest-growing health markets in the world. According to Statista, the Chinese government spent over 6.5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on healthcare in 2018, but that figure is projected to increase rapidly as the population continues …
The top neighborhoods for expats in Beijing
As an expat, choosing where to live in a foreign place can be a daunting task. Add Beijing’s sheer size into the equation and the options can leave you feeling overwhelmed. With its rural surroundings, large districts, and diverse neighborhoods, the city’s wide variety of places makes for fun exploration. But it also makes it …