If you're moving to Shanghai, thinking of moving, or have already done so, you'll find something of use here. Moving anywhere can be frustrating and stressful, and moving to a new country can be even more so. On these pages, we hope to help make your move go a bit more smoothly and be a little less stressful. Read up on all you need to know about making the move to Shanghai.

Job-Hunting Survey Shows Girls Get the Job When Spring Festival ends, job-hunting reaches its peak levels. There is, in fact, a correlation between Spring Festival and unemployment. People quit their jobs to return to their families for the New Year celebrations. Therefore, at the end of the week-long festivities, everyone is on the search for employment again... READ MORE

Can’t Live Without Rover and Snowball? Planning on relocating your precious pooch and discriminating kitty to Shanghai with the rest of your family? There is much you must do to be successful and, unfortunately if you do not follow the guidelines to the letter you may be forced to send your furry friend back to whence he came... READ MORE

Cautions for Employment in China We’ve fielded many questions from persons and companies wishing to work in China or place private contract employees within China asking for advice on how to go about doing so in a successful manner. There are many potential pitfalls that may await you in your attempt to gain employment in China, but nothing that can’t be overcome with an ounce of precaution and foresight... READ MORE

Talking About Privately Owned Rentals A significant difference between privately owned rentals vs. developer owned rentals are the same everywhere in Shanghai. Generally, the privately owned rentals tend to be furnished to the local landlord's tastes, which rarely perfectly match the tenant's tastes. You might see this as either an advantage or a disadvantage... READ MORE

Preparing for Your Shanghainese Relocation Many people moving to Shanghai are pleasantly surprised at the modernity of the city and the availability of products. Import duty is charged on most personal effects so if you’re moving on a budget you will find it more profitable to repurchase products for your stay rather than bringing everything in from home. It is likely that your new apartment will have the appliances needed for you to be comfortable, a refrigerator, oven/stove unit, washing machine and heater. Some apartments may even come complete with furnishings so be sure to ask in advance whether or not this is true of your apartment. If your apartment is unfurnished, purchasing furniture in Shanghai is relatively inexpensive... READ MORE

Housing Costs Hindering Middle-Income Families A recent report from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences has shown that housing costs in Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen have been soaring. A study from the National Development and Reform Commission showed that housing prices in 70 major cities rose by 5.3 percent last month. Beijing and Shenzhen had nearly double-digit increases... READ MORE

Educating Your Preschoolers in Shanghai As parents, the choices we make regarding the education of our children is among the most important decisions we make in our adult lives. We recognize that the choices we make are not just about today but about the future, the life our children will lead as adults.... READ MORE

Driving In Shanghai, China If I were to sum up the foreigner's experience of trying to drive a car in China in a single word, which I’m quite confident I can do, that one word would be “don’t”. It is more hectic than anywhere you’ve ever been, the road signs are completely uninterpretable and the nuances are such that you simply could not capture them in anything short of a complete lifetime of living in the city.... READ MORE

Think Bank of America China is Bank of America, America? Think Again Walking down the streets of Shanghai you’ll see many signs of home. McDonalds, Pizza Hut, KFC and yes, even Bank of America. But if you are thinking this might have any connection beyond the name to the Bank of America you know from back home, think again. It’s an entirely separate entity ruled by very, very different guidelines.... READ MORE

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