For students, part-time opportunities can be a lifeline, but rules are strict. Legally, universities must approve internships, and the work permit process is often tied to the school. Still, there are options:   Tutoring in English or your native language. Internships with international companies. Remote freelancing for global clients.It’s not always straightforward, but with the...

In other cities, midnight is a polite cough telling you it’s time to go home. In Shenzhen, it’s the moment the city leans in, winks, and says: “Sit down, this is where it gets interesting.” The malls roll down their shutters like a theatre ending its matinée show — and outside, the streets immediately start the late-night premiere, with a bigger cast, a...

In China, jobs are not always found on websites—they’re found through people. Foreigners who succeed here actively build networks. This means attending industry meetups, connecting with alumni, joining professional WeChat groups, and even showing up to local community events. One connection could open a door that online applications never will.

Doing Business in China 2025 is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in China. Compiled by the professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates in December 2024, this comprehensive guide is designed to let foreign investors get familiar with the changes happening in China’s business landscape and explore new methods of doing business in and with China—to identify areas...

Most Africans arrive in China and start off in survival mode. Finding a place to sleep. Figuring out visas. Taking whatever small job comes first. Trying to understand a system that moves faster than anything they’ve seen before. It’s a normal beginning — but it shouldn’t be a permanent lifestyle. The turning point comes when you shift from surviving day-to-day to...