If your husband is a university professor, he can apply for permanent residency through a university recommendation, or he can apply by providing documents such as his doctoral degree certificate and proof of meeting certain annual income standards.

The ABTC is a card issued by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to facilitate business travel within the APEC region. With a valid ABTC and a valid passport, cardholders can travel visa-free between APEC economies for up to five years and enjoy expedited customs clearance at major airports.

According to the Shanghai Municipal Tax Service, taxpayers without domicile in China who leave the country before March 1 of the next financial year may handle final settlement before leaving the country. You can bring your identity document to the tax hall of the tax bureau your employer is registered with.

If you experience unsatisfactory service at a scenic spot, first address the concern with the staff on-site. Should the issue persist, contact 12345 for assistance. You are expected to report the situation in detail, providing any relevant evidence for a more effective resolution.

According to the National Medical Products Administration, individuals can bring a small amount of medication for personal use when entering or leaving the country. However, the drugs should be for personal use, within reasonable quantity, and subject to Customs inspection.

China offers various tax benefits for expats working in the country, including exemptions of personal income tax on certain subsidies, such as the subsidies for their housing, children's education, and language training.

Parents can obtain specific information about kindergarten enrollment through official WeChat accounts and websites such as Shanghai Release (上海发布).

In China, both expatriate and local children follow an identical vaccination schedule. If you plan to reside in China for over six months with children under age six, they must adhere to the same vaccination schedule as Chinese children.

Foreign citizens applying for visa-free entry, upon their arrival in China, can stay 15 consecutive natural days, until the 24th hour of the 15th natural day, before leaving China.

Foreign citizens eligible for the visa-free entry policy, whether in groups or as individuals, can apply for the visa-free entry policy.

Direct investment by overseas investors using their distributed profits is eligible for deferred taxation. This includes equity investments such as capital increases, establishment of new enterprises, and acquisitions of equity.

In Shanghai, company registration is processed entirely on the website of the Shanghai Online Business Registration platform (https://yct.sh.gov.cn/portal_yct/). Shareholders and other relevant personnel must undergo the verification of their identity information via such digital methods as facial recognition and utilize electronic signatures in compliance with the Electronic Signature Law of the People's Republic of China.

The Individual Income Tax return in China involves reporting one's taxable income and settling the corresponding tax owed to the government. Upon completion of the process, taxpayers may qualify for a tax refund, owe additional tax, or neither.

You can file Individual Income Tax return through your employer, a third-party agency, or the "个人所得税" app.

When you’re wandering around Shanghai and nature calls, don’t worry. A WeChat mini-program can help you find the nearest public restrooms. Search for “上海智慧寻厕” (Find a toilet in Shanghai) in WeChat.

China's multifunctional app AliPay offers pet insurance to protect your furry friend’s health. There are two types of insurance: medical insurance and liability insurance. Medical insurance is for veterinary services, while liability insurance covers the damage caused by your dog or cat if it injures someone.

To help foreign companies with export tax rebate declarations, the following are answers to frequently asked questions.

To help foreign companies in their export tax rebate declarations, the following are answers to frequently asked questions.

China's port visa is similar to a "visa on arrival" offered by other countries. Port visa refers to a method of visa application, rather than denoting a specific visa category such as "business" or "tourist".

Since 2006, the Shanghai Municipal People's Government has established the Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship for Foreign Students to support outstanding foreign students studying in Shanghai.

As a non-resident, you can purchase foreign exchange and remit the proceeds from the sale of your house that is located on the Chinese mainland. Materials required include your passport or other valid ID documents, the house transfer contract and registration certificate, and tax voucher.

The Online Approval for Foreigner’s Work Permit in China (Version 4.0) expands the scope of application of the Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents. Foreign researchers participating in national task forces and young expats may directly apply for the Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents and apply for R visa with a validity period of up to 10 years.