Published: Oct 1, 2025 • For: Foreigners living in China & global investors China has made a major policy shift that directly affects foreigners. On Sept 15, 2025, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) announced nine new FX measures, including the loosening of long-standing limits on foreign property ownership. Key changes Non-self-use homes now allowed: Foreign...

Why Learning Chinese Is Easier Than You Think Many foreigners in China often feel that learning Chinese is too difficult. With its tones, characters, and grammar rules, it can look scary at first. But the truth is, Chinese is easier than most people imagine once you understand the basics. 1. The Grammar is Simple Unlike English or French, Chinese has no tenses, no conjugations, and no...

International Brand Sales Specialist – Shanghai • Company: thecoolhunter • Type: Full-time, office-based • Location: Shanghai (only applicants currently in Shanghai) • Salary: Not disclosed   About the Role thecoolhunter is seeking an International Brand Sales Specialist to manage client relations, sales coordination, and brand communication. The role involves:...

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has released a new regulation on managing and reporting cybersecurity incidents. The rules, which will come into effect on November 1, 2025, aim to strengthen China’s defenses against the growing threat of cyberattacks. What the Regulation Covers The new rules define the scope of incidents that must be reported, who is responsible for...

Most students come to China thinking only about admission, visa and accommodation. Very few think about something even more important: what happens after I graduate? An exit strategy isn’t about leaving China tomorrow. It’s about being intentional about what happens after school: where you’ll go, what you’ll do, and how everything you’re doing now is preparing...