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| Introduction |
The
website that tells you how it really is in China!
Dedicated to ordinary people who need
a simple point of contact and local information about
life in China |
| Latest
News! |
• New Family
Visit Visa:
New Visa for Foreigners with Family in China
(Including overseas Chinese). New Rules: June
2010 - Very Important!
New 'Family Visit Visa' now processed for our
Director Jonno.
• Chinese Food:
Fruit, vegetables, gourds, fungi, and weird
ingredients added to our recipes section - If
you have no idea what it is, then this section
will tell all with pictures, how to, and cooking
methods.
• Classical
Chinese musical instruments section extended
- now offering free streaming of:
'10 Chinese Classics', Banhu, Erhu, Guqin, Guzheng,
Pipa, Suona, and Xun
• A
Letter From China
A series of irregular, irreverent & irrelevant
snapshots of daily life in China.
* Denis Pavett adds a new letter about Visa
Application in Urumqi and Hong Kong. He
also explains The Four Rules of Doing Business
in China.
* Dawn Edmonds describes providing Water
for Salle Village in Nepal.
* Jonno's latest is entitled 'Boys
and Motorbikes',
whilst he has also added
a video walkthrough of his latest
Apartment in Toisan.
* Jim has now returned to Guangzhou, but is
jet-lagged + being cared for by his girlfriend,
Duma!
Previous Listings:
• Hollywood Comes
to China:
Film Workshops & Sacred Rainbow Dance™
Tour 2010
• Music
Section added: A new section with many downloads
of notable Chinese instruments and classic tracks
- try the Xun
• Chinese TV
& Films Section - Kung
Fu Info, Artists, and free Film links now
online
• 22 page Foshan
City Guide and Shaoguan
District Guide now published
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| Free
Information and Resources |
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All the information on this website is
provided free of charge, and we aim to provide a high
level of answers to common questions via the various
sections of our main menu (Top Left).
We have noticed that people are searching this website
for specific information such as: 'How far is it from
Sanshui to Xiqiao', and 'Demographics of expat's in
China', etc. If you have a specific question, please
Contact Us directly or post
in our Forum. We will
reply immediately with accurate information. |
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| Hollywood
Comes to China |
| We have a new cross-cultural initiative
coming for 2010 and 2011 which involves China
Expat's working closely with Steinlein Productions
from Hollywood. Our aims are two-fold: |
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• To offer advanced
courses to Chinese Film, TV, and Performance Troops
under the direction of Iris Steinlein, head of
one of Hollywood's most respected Studio's. Main
workshops include: Film, Acting, Makeup, Modeling,
Dance and Yoga, and Voice.
• Sacred
Rainbow Dance is a new initiative we will be launching
in China. It is a tour which works in association
with established Chinese performing arts schools,
and includes: talent casting, training, and production.
The show is designed to include a ménage
of cultural elements from both West and East,
culminating in a spectacular performance
More information |
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| Chinese
Music |
| Music
- Three inter-related sections now online. |
Folk artist Dao Lang |
• Chinese
Artists, complete with many links
and downloads.
This section is designed to introduce you to Chinese
popular music, and ranges from Rock and Pop, through
to Ballads and Classical music. We introduce some
of Asia's most popular artists with a short description
and either downloads or links for mp3 and video
Complementary is our
• Chinese
Musical Instruments Section, which
offers information about the most popular and
intriguing Chinese instruments. Whilst some were
created recently, many have a long history spanning
millennia. The oldest date back to circa 5, 000
bc
During our writing of this section, China Expat's
also became a contributor to the excellent Wikipedia.
We have almost 100 instruments detailed presently,
with more to follow over the coming months
• Classical
Chinese musical instruments section
extended - now offering streaming of: '10 Chinese
Classics', Banhu, Erhu, Guqin, Guzheng, Pipa,
Suona, and Xun |
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| Chinese
History |
Huang Di, "The Yellow Emperor" |
China is at least 5, 000 years old,
and arguably began Circa 8,500 bc |
• Chinese
History 'At a Glance':
Featuring the main highlights from 10, 000 bc
to the present day (2010), presented in a simple
format ideal for beginners
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Chinese history
in Depth
A more in depth study that spends time looking
at Chinese Dynasties, Empires, and all Chinese
culture(s). A completely new and independent view
of Chinese History that includes all regions of
modern China, not just those based upon the Yellow/Yangtze
Rivers' midreach Cultures, from prehistory through
to the present day. Accompanied by many maps and
visual aides.
Additional sections deal with: Clay products,
Bronze, Iron, The Great Wall, Canals, Printing,
Poetry, Inventions, The Silk Road(s), etc. You
can also join our Chinese History Quiz, or add
comments via our Forum |
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| 10
Word Cantonese |
| Our 1, 000 word guide to speaking Mainland
Cantonese now published |
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Need to know the basic Mainland Cantonese sounds,
presented in a very simple way?
10
Word Cantonese gives you all the essential
words for daily life and living in China. A relatively
small, basic, and complete online Dictionary will
follow shortly, based upon the words included
in this project |
Bush & Hu Jin Tao |
| Our first 1, 000 words are publish and free
for your to enjoy. This is backed by our study
workshops in Foshan, and is now being included
and expanded upon in our Moodle powered Speak
Up section for online teaching |
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| Community |
| A new and exciting interface due late
September 2010, and our version of Facebook and
similar portals - especially designed with the
needs of Expat's in mind. |
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China
Expat's Social Club
Main Features:
* Totally free online community: Our version of
Facebook and similar portals.
* A real online community - Make your own blog's,
share video and music tracks, send Private Messages,
join or start a new chatroom, or simply upload
a picture album. Customisable profile with avatar
and pictures.
*Login via: Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and 'Share
This' subscribers; Twitter and RSS direct feeds
+ mobile phone compatible
* Blog Portal for you to create profiles and write
about your life and experiences
* Link your blog to other sites - Other sites
can link to your blog
A place where people from any nationality
or culture can interact with other world peoples
Our other Communities
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Forum:
A medium better suited to answering questions
and finding answers quickly
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Gallery:
Our portal for you to see pictures of ourselves
and our life in China. This is currently being
updated to include all pictures used on this website |
Confucius |
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| Current
Visa News: Latest |
Important Changes
to Chinese Residency - June 2010 |
The Chinese Ministry of Public Security has
finally made changes to its policy concerning
foreigners with family in China, and now offers
a new residency visa for those who meet specific
criteria:
BEIJING - Starting next month, foreigners who
have close relatives in China will be able to
apply for residence permits that are valid for
up to two years, the Ministry of Public Security
said on Thursday.
Residence permits do not have limits on the
number of entries and exits, which will "greatly
facilitate the travel of foreigners", a
ministry official told China Daily. Click
for full details here |
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Renewal
in China Only:
Visa's now
available again in China
(Updated 18th April 2010)
3 and 6 month
0/1/2/multi entry visa's for both L and F types are
once again available in China, Hong Kong and Macao for
Western Expat's. Chinese Visa Madness still in effect
- continuing to make life difficult for those Foreigners
actually living in China. Click 'Visas
in China' for the latest guide to what is really
happening
Nb.
Those applying in Home Country will not have a problem,
this only relates to Chinese visa's issued in China
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Current Replacement Visas:
The visa situation has not returned to normal,
and in the meantime we continue to muddle through
as best we can - even as prices continue to rise,
and service becomes ever more unpredictable. Please
visit our new page 'Visas
in China' for a more thorough and current
view + the latest options you will find available
today
Alternatively contact our good friend Nancy Li
at ChinaBiz21 for the very latest genuine information:
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Contact
Address
Tel
Mobile
Fax
Email
Website |
Nancy
Li
2206 Citic Plaza, Guangzhou ... (Also in Hong
Kong & Shenzhen)
+86 (0)20 2831 3523 (Guangzhou) or +86 (0)755
3304 3438 (Shenzhen)
+86 135 600 73294
+86 020 2831 3554 - 3523 and 020 2831 3556
biz@chinabiz21.com
http://www.chinabiz21.com
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| Pearl
River Marina |
| Full training courses, boat rentals
and water sports |
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Jiu Jiang Marina features:
• Yacht Club
• Training Courses (Sail, Boat, Canoe, SailBoard)
• Daily/weekly boat hire, boat sales and
servicing
• Onshore swimming pool with
lessons
• Kiddies play park - leave
your kids in safety
• Internet cafe,
bar, restaurants, coffee lounge, juice bar
• Jetty and services for visiting boats
• Life skills one-day fun courses
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Separate boatyard and club workshops
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Chandlers
• Live evening entertainment
• Holiday villa's with balcony, TV and air-con |
Click to View Larger Interactive Map |
| Please see our Marina's
Section for more details |
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| Chinese
Visa - Have Your Say |
Unsure,
confused, baffled - in need genuine advice?
Have your say
Simply register for our completely free Forum and chat
with others in similar circumstances, swap information,
pm, and get advice from experts regarding what is really
happening regarding Your visa 'Today'! |
| Latest
Additions |
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Buddhism in China:
Advice, Links, Resources, and bespoke holiday learning
packages (All inclusive). Sections deal with Buddhism
worldwide, Chinese Buddhism, Confucius, and Kung Fu
• Kung
Fu advice and resources. Train with a Chinese
Kung Fu Master. (Includes other options for family or
team members who may not be into Kung Fu). Ip Man, Hun
Gar (Hung Ga) - Huang Fei Hong (Wong Fei Hong), Wushu
specialties. Our original page is now supplemented by
our Guide
to Kung Fu in Foshan, the modern home for
all things related to this Martial Art.
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Film and TV Guide introducing
what Chinese TV is all about, with links to film downloads.
• Chinese Money
and banknotes: with pictures of all currency
of legal tender today (April 2010).
• Currency
Converter: Ideal for tourists wanting a
quick guide to current market prices.
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Chinese Weights and Measures:
Offers a quick guide to Chinese measurements still in
use today.
• Chinese
Holidays: Gives dates of holidays for 2010,
and describes the major festivals. |
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| Coming
Soon |
Being a proactive
team, China Expat's are always working to improve the
resources freely available to you
• Updating our Chinese History pages:
... Prehistory pages reviewed and consolidated - now
far better than before
... Independent Kingdoms - New section being written
dealing with contemporary non-Han dynasties
• 1 Word English:
Published
• Common
British phrases: Published
• British
Swear Words: Published |
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Resources and Services: |
Advice
for Expat's:
We will give you real and practical advice on issues
that affect your lives directly, such as: The current
Visa situation,
Renewing your Passport,
Types of Residency and
Work Permits, How to get a Chinese
Driving Licence, How to Marry
in China. There is also a section detailing
Health and Treatment
options
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Websites:
China Expat's offer a full range of website: Design,
maintenance, and hosting services. These range from
simple personal websites, to more complex websites for
clubs and small businesses.
We also offer reliable e-Commerce solutions for online
trading that are simple and effective for you to use.
We can also sort out the 'Payment Gateway' for you =
how you actually get your money! More
info here |
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Business
Services:
There are also comprehensive pages concerning Company
Formation, both in China and Hong Kong.
We will also detail what you can and cannot do regarding
Working in China |
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Tourist Information:
Where to go, What to do and not do, sight-seeing, Regional
and City guides, etc. Real advice and Tips written by
people who live here, or those who have visited the
places our Guides are about. We tell it as it really
is |
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Chinese Culture
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For greater detail about life in China, social customs,
and how ordinary Chinese people actually live - please
see our section entitled:
'About China' |
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Language:
China Expat's runs a weekly English Salon at our Training
School in Foshan. This includes associated Monthly excursions
where class work is put into reality. We also run specialist
courses for Trade Sales to Foreigners, and Boss visit
abroad. We can tailor a program for your Company needs
We also offer advice, resources and learning aides for
speaking Chinese. This is not restricted to Mandarin
only, but also includes Cantonese, and also a few of
the other Chinese languages (Called dialects). |
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About this Website:
China Expat's was founded in 2004, and was originally
dedicated to offering Language Training and Sourcing
services. However, the need for expansion of our role
soon became evident as we were often asked to supply
practicable advice for other expatriates living in China,
coupled with servicing enquiries from potential tourists
and Native Chinese.
Welcome to China Expat's Home Page, your bridge between
east and west. Advice and resources for tourists, businessmen,
students, and foreigners living in China.
We are a Hong Kong registered company. |
Best Advice: Your smile is your biggest resource,
use it generously :-) |
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