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...

Chinese Learning Series – Classes 5 to 10 Welcome back! In this part of our series, we’ll cover Classes 5 to 10, focusing on practical topics like shopping, transport, weather, time, family, and hobbies. Class 5: Shopping and Money 这个多少钱？ (Zhè ge duōshǎo qián?) – How much is this? 太贵了 (tài guì le) – Too expensive 便宜一点 (piányi...

The Nigerian business community is demonstrating a strong presence at the ongoing 138th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China, with the National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Engr. Jani Ibrahim, officially arriving in the city. Engr. Ibrahim landed at the Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou and was accorded a warm...

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...

Golden Week is one of the busiest travel times in China. Millions of people are on the move, which means it’s important to stay safe while enjoying the celebrations. Here are some quick tips to keep in mind. 1. Book in Advance Train and flight tickets sell out quickly. Always book through official apps like 12306 for trains and trusted airline platforms for flights. 2. Travel Smart...