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−Visa-free policies
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−Visa application
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−Visa extension, change, reissuance
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−Online arrival card
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−Customs clearance
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−Invitation letters
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−Accommodation registration
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−Physical examination
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−Consulates
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−Exit-entry bureaus
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−Visas
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−Customs & arrival
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−Online arrival card
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−Customs clearance
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−Residence permit
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−Stay permit
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−Exit-entry permit
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−Permanent residence
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−Required documents
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−Invitation letters
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−Accommodation registration
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−Physical examination
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−Useful info
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−Consulates
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−Exit-entry bureaus
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−Banking
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−Currency exchange
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−Open a bank account
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−Currency exchange
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−Open a bank account
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−Payments
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−Currency exchange
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−Open a bank account
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−Public transport
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−Metro
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−Bus
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−Ferry
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−Metro
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−Bus
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−Ferry
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−Personal mobility
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−Get a driving license
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−Ride a bike
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−Get a driving license
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−Ride a bike
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−Mobility services
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−Taxi
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−Airplane
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−Train
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−Taxi
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−Airplane
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−Train
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−Metro
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−Bus
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−Ferry
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−Get a driving license
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−Ride a bike
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−Taxi
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−Airplane
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−Train
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−Mobile phone
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−Get a SIM card
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−Prevent security risks
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−Power banks
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−Get a SIM card
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−Prevent security risks
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−Power banks
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−Wi-Fi
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−Popular apps
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−Essential apps
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−Apps for intl students
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−Essential apps
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−Apps for intl students
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−Get a SIM card
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−Prevent security risks
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−Power banks
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−Essential apps
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−Apps for intl students
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−Work permit
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−Classification
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−Application guide
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−Other documents
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−Classification
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−Application guide
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−Other documents
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−Talent recognition
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−Rights & benefits
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−Public holidays
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−Leaves policies
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−Fast Pass
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−Unemployment insurance
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−High-temperature allowance
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−Work injuries
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−Arbitration of labor disputes
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−Public holidays
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−Leaves policies
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−Fast Pass
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−Unemployment insurance
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−High-temperature allowance
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−Work injuries
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−Arbitration of labor disputes
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−Labor contract
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−Signing
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−Probationary period
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−Service period
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−Signing
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−Probationary period
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−Service period
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−Resignation & termination
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−Career & professionals services
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−Shanghai List of Recognized Overseas Occupational Qualifications
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−Career guidance
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−Useful websites
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−Shanghai List of Recognized Overseas Occupational Qualifications
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−Career guidance
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−Useful websites
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−Classification
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−Application guide
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−Other documents
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−Public holidays
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−Leaves policies
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−Fast Pass
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−Unemployment insurance
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−High-temperature allowance
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−Work injuries
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−Arbitration of labor disputes
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−Signing
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−Probationary period
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−Service period
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−Shanghai List of Recognized Overseas Occupational Qualifications
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−Career guidance
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−Useful websites
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−Medical services
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−Medical consultation
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−Hospitals
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−Emergency
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−Mental health
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−Traditional Chinese medicine
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−Buy medicines
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−Medical consultation
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−Hospitals
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−Emergency
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−Mental health
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−Traditional Chinese medicine
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−Buy medicines
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−Vaccination
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−Rabies clinics
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−Childhood vaccination
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−Vaccination clinics
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−Flu vaccine
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−Digital vaccination certificate
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−Rabies clinics
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−Childhood vaccination
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−Vaccination clinics
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−Flu vaccine
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−Digital vaccination certificate
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−Health guides
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−AED
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−Blood donation
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−Flu prevention
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−AED
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−Blood donation
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−Flu prevention
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−Medical consultation
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−Hospitals
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−Emergency
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−Mental health
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−Traditional Chinese medicine
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−Buy medicines
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−Rabies clinics
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−Childhood vaccination
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−Vaccination clinics
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−Flu vaccine
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−Digital vaccination certificate
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−AED
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−Blood donation
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−Flu prevention
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−Birth
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−Marriage
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−Bereavement
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−Travel agencies
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−Service centers
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−Complaint handling
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−Travel insurance
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−Luggage storage
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−Citywide guide
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−At metro stations
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−In parks
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−In commercial zones
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−Cunzhiji service
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−Citywide guide
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−At metro stations
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−In parks
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−In commercial zones
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−Cunzhiji service
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−Ticketing guide
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−Venue tickets
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−Online booking
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−Venue tickets
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−Online booking
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−Citywide guide
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−At metro stations
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−In parks
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−In commercial zones
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−Cunzhiji service
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−Venue tickets
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−Online booking
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−Individual income tax
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−Overview
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−Annual settlement
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−Tax benefits
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−Special additional deductions
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−Tax records
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−Overview
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−Annual settlement
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−Tax benefits
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−Special additional deductions
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−Tax records
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−Tax assistance
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−Social insurance
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−Overview
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−Annual settlement
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−Tax benefits
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−Special additional deductions
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−Tax records
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−Basic Education
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−Enrollment
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−District policies
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−Enrollment
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−District policies
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−Higher Education
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−Scholarships
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−Enrollment
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−Study guide
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−Safety guide
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−Daily life
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−Scholarships
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−Enrollment
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−Study guide
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−Safety guide
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−Daily life
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−Tests & competitions
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−HSK
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−CSCA
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−Competitions
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−HSK
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−CSCA
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−Competitions
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−Enrollment
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−District policies
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−Scholarships
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−Enrollment
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−Study guide
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−Safety guide
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−Daily life
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−HSK
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−CSCA
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−Competitions
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−Home & living
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−Waste classification
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−Courier services
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−Housekeeping
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−Utility bills
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−Appliance care
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−Waste classification
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−Courier services
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−Housekeeping
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−Utility bills
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−Appliance care
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−Housing
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−Buy a home
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−Rent an apartment
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−Buy a home
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−Rent an apartment
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−Pets
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−Bring a pet to China
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−Bring a pet out of China
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−Get a dog license
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−Pet adoption
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−Rabies clinics
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−Pet-friendly parks
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−Take a train
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−Take an airplane
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−Bring a pet to China
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−Bring a pet out of China
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−Get a dog license
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−Pet adoption
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−Rabies clinics
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−Pet-friendly parks
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−Take a train
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−Take an airplane
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−Fitness
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−Find a sports facility
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−Swimming
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−Soccer
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−Jogging
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−Cycling
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−Climbing
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−BMX
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−Find a sports facility
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−Swimming
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−Soccer
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−Jogging
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−Cycling
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−Climbing
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−BMX
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−Religious rituals
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−Public service hotlines
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−Waste classification
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−Courier services
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−Housekeeping
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−Utility bills
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−Appliance care
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−Buy a home
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−Rent an apartment
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−Bring a pet to China
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−Bring a pet out of China
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−Get a dog license
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−Pet adoption
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−Rabies clinics
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−Pet-friendly parks
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−Take a train
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−Take an airplane
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−Find a sports facility
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−Swimming
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−Soccer
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−Jogging
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−Cycling
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−Climbing
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−BMX
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−Refund-upon-purchase
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−Policy guide
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−Visual feature
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−Service directory
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−Pilot program
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−Policy guide
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−Visual feature
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−Service directory
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−Pilot program
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−Departure tax refund
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−Policy guide
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−Port locations
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−Service locations
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−Policy guide
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−Duty-free shopping
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−Eligibility & access
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−Store locations
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−Purchase rules
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−Purchase & pickup
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−Travel rules
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−Hours & contact
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−Eligibility & access
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−Store locations
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−Purchase rules
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−Purchase & pickup
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−Travel rules
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−Hours & contact
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−Online shopping
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−Getting started
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−Taobao
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−JD.com
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−Pinduoduo
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−Getting started
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−Taobao
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−JD.com
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−Pinduoduo
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−Port locations
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−Service locations
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−Policy guide
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−Visual feature
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−Service directory
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−Pilot program
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−Policy guide
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−Port locations
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−Service locations
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−Eligibility & access
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−Store locations
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−Purchase rules
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−Purchase & pickup
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−Travel rules
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−Hours & contact
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−Getting started
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−Taobao
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−JD.com
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−Pinduoduo
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−Visa-free policies
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−Visa application
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−Visa extension, change, reissuance
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−Online arrival card
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−Customs clearance
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−Invitation letters
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−Accommodation registration
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−Physical examination
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−Consulates
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−Exit-entry bureaus
How to see a doctor at a local hospital
This is a step-by-step guide on what to do when you come to a local Chinese hospital. We will outline each process you need to go through to avoid confusion and make things easier.
Patients who want to see an experienced doctor are suggested to arrive at the hospital earlier to wait in line. Most hospitals have appointment booking services, through the hotline or online platforms.
Register
After arriving at the hospital, the patient should first register (guahao) at the admission desk and pay an admission fee. Materials needed for registration include the patient's passport and maybe a piece of paper with the name of the specific department.
The patient will get a hospital card (binglika) if he/she has not been to the clinic before. The hospital card is needed during future visits.
See the doctor
The patient will enter a consultation room to see the doctor when his/her number is called. The doctor will do a few checks with instruments after inquiring the patient on his/her illness.
Get the medicine and pay fees
After the doctor gives you a prescription (chufang), the patient needs to pay the fee and then can get the medicine from the hospital pharmacy (yaofang). The patient shows the chemist the prescription and will be given what he/she needs.
A hospital's pharmacy is usually located at the lobby of the out-patient building.
Do further tests and pay fees
Further tests may be prescribed if the doctor thinks the patient has an infection or more serious problems. The patient could go to the section where the examinations are carried out with a receipt after paying for the examination.
If the examination results come out quickly, the patient can consult the original doctor without waiting in line.
If the results come out another day, the patient has to register again.
Hospitalization or surgery
If hospitalization and/or surgery is required, the doctor will check when a bed and surgery are available. Then the patients need to pay all the potential costs.
The patient may share a ward with several other patients. But a VIP ward with a private or semi-private room may also be available.
List of major foreign-funded hospitals and public hospitals in Shanghai
You can also use online reservation service before going to the hospital.
Note: You may need some basic Chinese
Suishenban app
Scan the QR code to download the Suishenban app. After opening the app, register, then tap "Healthcare" on the home page and select "Make an appointment".
If it's your first visit, tap "Patient" and then "Add a patient" to register your personal information. Once completed, save your information.
Select the hospital, department, and doctor, then tap "Make an appointment" to confirm the appointment time and details.
After confirming your information, tap "Confirm." The system will send a verification code to your mobile phone. Enter the SMS verification code to complete the verification process, after which your appointment will be confirmed.
Updated May 26, 2026
Sources: City News Service, Government Online-Offline Shanghai, govt.chinadaily.com.cn
Feel free to email us if you have any requests or suggestionsintlservices@shanghai.gov.cn