
An Expat’s Guide to Getting Married in China
Lovebirds in China? If you’re planning to tie the knot, there’s a lot more you need to do than just plan your dream wedding. Between sending out the invites and choosing the perfect venue, there’s a lot you’ll need to prepare. Once you have your documents ready, you can head to the municipal Civil Affairs …

An Expat’s Guide to Getting Married in China
Lovebirds in China? If you’re planning to tie the knot, there’s a lot more you need to do than just plan your dream wedding. Between sending out the invites and choosing the perfect venue, there’s a lot you’ll need to prepare. Once you have your documents ready, you can head to the municipal Civil Affairs …

What You Need to Know About Chinese Postpartum Confinement
Zuo Yue Zi is a Chinese postpartum confinement that dates back centuries. It is believed that a woman’s physical health weakens after childbirth, and thus, will need proper and specialized care. Throughout the 30-day period, mothers are advised to rest, eat healthy meals, and follow to specific rules that will help boost their physical and …

Why the ESG Reputation of Your Company Matters
Recently, amid all the talk about how employees (especially Millennials and Gen Z staffers) are looking for more work-life balance, flexible work schedules, and meaning of work in their selection of employers, another acronym has quietly entered the mainstream – ESG. In this Pacific Prime article, we’ll share with you the ins and outs of …

Inpatient Treatment, Guarantee of Payment, and Your Health Insurance Policy
While a medical insurance card does usually allow you to receive covered treatments without having to worry about the amount of cash you have with you, that’s not always the case. Along with a medical card, a Guarantee of Payment (GOP) is oftentimes needed for inpatient treatments. A GOP, otherwise known as a guarantee letter, …

Customs and traditions regarding pregnancy and childbirth in China (updated 2023)
Living in China as a foreigner can be challenging on its own. However, those who are planning or expecting to have a baby here should be prepared that the concept of maternity and maternity care might differ from what’s acceptable at home. In this article by Pacific Prime we will discuss the difference between giving …

10 life hacks for expats living in China (Updated 2023)
Moving overseas changes your life in many different ways. You can prepare for the move by learning about the culture and nailing some key phrases. However, you won’t really know what you’re in for until you’re there. In this Pacific Prime article, we offer the top ten life hack tips for expats living in China …

An Expat’s Guide to Getting Married in China
Lovebirds in China? If you’re planning to tie the knot, there’s a lot more you need to do than just plan your dream wedding. Between sending out the invites and choosing the perfect venue, there’s a lot you’ll need to prepare. Once you have your documents ready, you can head to the municipal Civil Affairs …

Expat Remuneration Packages: What Should Families Be Asking For?
Are you starting a new job in China, or have you been working here for a while now? As the saying goes, ‘money isn’t everything’, and it isn’t enough of a reason to uproot one’s family and relocate to an entirely new country. So in comes the “remuneration package”, a number of benefits you receive …

Signs of Expat Child Syndrome: What is it and How Can Parents Help?
Relocation isn’t as simple as moving your physical body to a new country. It can be an emotionally-draining process that deeply affects your kid’s psyche. Expat Child Syndrome (ECS) occurs when even after months, your child has still not settled in their new home. Psychologists use this term to describe children suffering from emotional stress …

Why the ESG Reputation of Your Company Matters
Recently, amid all the talk about how employees (especially Millennials and Gen Z staffers) are looking for more work-life balance, flexible work schedules, and meaning of work in their selection of employers, another acronym has quietly entered the mainstream – ESG. In this Pacific Prime article, we’ll share with you the ins and outs of …

Coronavirus: making work from home more productive
With Beijing imposing a 14-day self-quarantine on people returning to the city, in an attempt to contain the spreading coronavirus that originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, many residents might now face a new style of work: home office. For those working from home, waking up in the morning doesn’t mean physically going to …

How to be mindful at work
Mindfulness has been on the lips of many for the past couple of years, however, it might not always be understood and practiced properly. Mindfulness is the ability we all have to be fully present and aware of what we’re doing without being distracted by any outside and internal stimuli. By now, you realize why …

What You Need to Know About Chinese Postpartum Confinement
Zuo Yue Zi is a Chinese postpartum confinement that dates back centuries. It is believed that a woman’s physical health weakens after childbirth, and thus, will need proper and specialized care. Throughout the 30-day period, mothers are advised to rest, eat healthy meals, and follow to specific rules that will help boost their physical and …

6 things to do to slow memory decline in old age
Average life expectancies are rising. While living up to 80 years used to be a mild achievement, these days, even centenarians are not that rare anymore. To enjoy our golden years, we need good mental health as much as physical health. And while our risks for dementia are influenced by our genes, there are things …

Tips for traveling safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
With the Chinese New Year (CNY) just around the corner, many of you must be busy cleaning your home, putting new cash notes into red packets, and dressing up your kids and yourself. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet, and there are things we should do to protect ourselves and others, particularly if …

Why the ESG Reputation of Your Company Matters
Recently, amid all the talk about how employees (especially Millennials and Gen Z staffers) are looking for more work-life balance, flexible work schedules, and meaning of work in their selection of employers, another acronym has quietly entered the mainstream – ESG. In this Pacific Prime article, we’ll share with you the ins and outs of …

Mental Health Awareness in Chinese Schools
Mental health problems are a global issue. The WHO estimates that around 10 to 20% of children worldwide suffer from mental health problems. In China, mental health problems among students are rising at an alarming rate. In this article by Pacific Prime, we’ll identify the common mental health problems among Chinese students, explore the causes, …

Introducing Pacific Prime’s Global Employee Benefits Trends Report 2022
Pacific Prime Group is excited to present its latest version of Global Employee Benefits Trends Report 2022. Now in its third edition, we continue to look at how the way we work is evolving and what employee benefits are expected from employers as countries gradually recover from the pandemic. As the world changes, so do …

Multiple Nations to Impose Entry Restrictions on Arrivals from China [Update 2023]
On January 8th, 2023, China reopened its borders after the decision was made to roll back the “zero-COVID” policy. However, at that time, only investors, employees, students, and family members were allowed to enter the country, and tourists were not permitted. The good news is that starting March 15th, 2023, China has once again reopened …

Introducing Pacific Prime’s Global Employee Benefits Trends Report 2022
Pacific Prime Group is excited to present its latest version of Global Employee Benefits Trends Report 2022. Now in its third edition, we continue to look at how the way we work is evolving and what employee benefits are expected from employers as countries gradually recover from the pandemic. As the world changes, so do …

Pacific Prime’s State of Health Insurance Report 2021/2022 is now ready!
In keeping with our motto of “simplifying insurance”, Pacific Prime seeks to demystify the world of insurance for both individuals and businesses alike, and one way we do that is by releasing comprehensive and in-depth reports on an annual basis. It’s in this context that we’re incredibly proud to say that our State of Health …