In the event of a traffic accident while operating a motor vehicle, it is crucial to promptly stop and preserve the scene. If the accident results in injuries, immediately call 120 for medical assistance and 110 to file a report with police.

China began welcoming visa-free entry for visitors from Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia on Dec 1, 2023. Here are answers to 10 common questions about the policy.

If you plan to leave China before reaching the retirement age – 60 for men and 55 for women - your personal social insurance account will be retained, and if you return to work in China in the future, the years of contribution will be cumulatively calculated.

The legal drinking age in China is 18 years old.

Some dog breeds are not allowed to be kept in Shanghai.

In China, generally the retirement age is 60 years old for men, 55 for female office workers and 50 for female blue-collar workers.

For those who fall under Category B (Professional Talents), the retirement age is 60 – however, the age limit can be loosened for those that meet special requirements or conditions. There is no age limit for Category A employees (High-level Talents).

To complete the required health check for living, working, or studying in Shanghai, you can visit the Shanghai International Travel Healthcare Center. This center is officially designated by the health administration for individuals crossing the Chinese border in Shanghai.

Shanghai's four major stations, along with several smaller ones, link the city to destinations across China.

Check how to obtain a local driving license or buy a car in Shanghai.

If you want to drive, you can convert your overseas driving license into a local Chinese one.

This guide is provided on an informational basis to assist you in going through the Customs formalities when you enter China through international airports, seaports, trains or bus stations.

Shanghai's thriving travel agency industry caters to a diverse clientele, offering an array of services that cater to every taste and budget. Here is a whitelist of travel agencies in Shanghai.

If your residence address has changed, the first step is to report the temporary residence registration of overseas personnel to the local police station within 24 hours. You can log in to the "Self-help Declaration System for Overseas Personnel's Accommodation Registration" (https://gaj.sh.gov.cn/crj/24hr) to complete the online self-declaration, or visit the police station in person.

Foreigners employed in Shanghai, if their employer changes, shall, within 10 days from the date of the change, go through the formalities for the change of residence permit with the exit and entry administration of the Shanghai public security authorities.

If you have a domicile in China or have no domicile but have resided in China for a cumulative period of 183 days within a tax year, you will be identified as a Chinese tax resident and need to pay individual income tax on income earned from within and outside the territory of the PRC.

Key takeaways of Shanghai's FDI promotion policies.

Chinajob is a website for expats to find jobs in Shanghai. Chinajob (www.chinajob.com), founded in 1995, is a large-scale professional website sponsored by the Foreign Talent Research Center of the Ministry of Science and Technology. It is the first and the most authoritative international talent website established in China.

Yes, and there is a cap. You may transfer a maximum of $500 per day with just your passport and valid visa.

To transfer more than $500 at one time, you will need to provide some documents and information to the Chinese bank you are transferring money from.

A passport or permanent residence permit. If it is difficult to accurately determine the identity of the applicant opening the account with valid identification, the bank may request the applicant to provide supporting documents.