Beijing Expedites Residency Process for Foreigners

Foreigners will only need to get a health check certificate approved by one agency, not three, in order to obtain their residency permit.

by Justine Lopez, 08 August 2016

WATCH: Foreign Woman BASE Jumps Off Hunan Bridge

Crazy footage of a foreign daredevil evading police before BASE jumping off a bridge in Hunan has got the Chinese internet all abuzz.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 28 June 2016

Shenzhen Police Start City-Wide Registration Crackdown

Reports have emerged this week that police inspectors have begun their sweeps and have been visiting expat homes to check documents and passports.

by Ziyi Yuan, 22 June 2016

Hilarious Comics Highlight Dangers of Dating Foreigners

To celebrate National Security Education Day, government officials in Beijing released a cartoon warning women of the dangers of dating foreigners.

by Isabella Farr, 20 April 2016

Beijing is Now Letting Expats Apply for Visas Online

Beijing's Public Security Bureau has simplified visa applications for foreigners.

by Anna Myers, 14 March 2016

Two Foreign Nationals Confirmed Dead in Shenzhen

Sad news out of Shenzhen last week...

by Natallia Slimani, 08 December 2015

Foreign Beggar Harasses Commuters in Shenzhen

He generally asks for RMB20, but if you're unlucky he may try to kiss you.

by Matthew Bossons, 30 October 2015

WATCH: China’s propaganda now made by laowai for laowai

Soft power like you've never seen before.

by Ella Wong, 28 October 2015

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