Category Archive For "Expat Insurance"
Expat’s Guide to Public Transportation in Shanghai
Shanghai, strategically located at the Yangtze River’s mouth, serves as eastern China’s primary transportation nexus. Its status as a global financial powerhouse and key business hub is supported by an extensive and sophisticated infrastructure, particularly its efficient public transit system. The city’s public transportation network is renowned for its affordability and accessibility, making it a …
Health Concierge: What is it and What Are the Benefits?
While having a comprehensive health insurance plan or employee benefits strategy is a good place to start, your benefits can go that much further with the right service and support. That’s why Pacific Prime coordinates with Health Concierge, a healthcare management system that partners with a host of world-class medical facilities and consultants to design …
An Expat’s Guide to Medical Emergencies in China
From car accidents to severe food poisoning and heart attacks, medical emergencies can happen to anyone, anytime, and anywhere. As an expat, it’s important that you are aware of how medical emergencies are dealt with in China and how to prepare yourself in case you come across them. Pacific Prime has created this informative guide …
Mental Health Support for Expats in China
While healthcare is one of the main concerns that foreigners have when traveling or moving to China, mental health is usually given less thought. Expats in China used to go to Hong Kong or return to their home country to get treatment for their mental health issues. But these days, you can access high-quality healthcare …
Are Foreigners in China Subject to Social Insurance Contributions?
Are you considering a job with a foreign company in China, or are you planning to send an employee on a job assignment to China? China offers great opportunities for you. But before doing so, it is crucial that you have a thorough understanding of the local and regional social security requirements. This Pacific Prime …