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Your guide to celebrating Chinese New Year in Beijing and Shanghai
Whether you’re a seasoned expat in China or are relatively new to the country, it’s hard to miss the festivities this time of the year, better known as Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, Spring Festival, or ‘Chun Jie’. It’s the biggest holiday amongst Chinese communities, falling on February 12th this year, and welcoming the …
Post-pandemic travel: How tourist attractions are reopening in China
China’s domestic tourism industry gives glimpses of recovery as the country comes out of the COVID-19 lockdown. Tourist attractions, museums, and natural wonders throughout the country are starting to open up to visitors again using innovative tactics to maintain social distancing. In this Pacific Prime China article, we look at the ways tourist attractions are …
China health insurance: Local vs. international plans
Working abroad in China can be both a wondrous and daunting experience. In a land with such a rich culture and varied terrain, one can easily be captivated by the country’s beauty and charm. However, pollution, language barriers, and rising costs can certainly take a toll on China newbies. China’s healthcare system perhaps exemplifies this …
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Chinese city aims for permanent health tracking post COVID-19
The city of Hangzhou has revealed plans to turn a health-tracking app that was used in response to the novel coronavirus into a permanent fixture. The app tracks a person’s health and scores them based on several factors, such as the amount of alcohol they consumed and the number of hours they slept. In this …
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Coronavirus travel advisory for expats in China who plan to return home
The COVID-19 virus, declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, has killed 7,108 people worldwide and spread to most of the continents and countries. Canada, the US, the EU, and many Asian countries are imposing strict containment measures, therefore making traveling home an increasingly difficult quest for many. …