China work visa: the Shanghai process in 2026
A step-by-step 2026 guide to China's work visa process in Shanghai, from the Notification Letter and Z visa to legal work and residence.
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Registering your Shanghai address in 2026
Who registers your Shanghai address, how to file online, what to do after moving or re-entry, and how this differs from a residence permit.
Opening a bank account in Shanghai as a foreigner (2026)
What foreigners need to open a Shanghai bank account: passport, visa, Chinese phone number, tax ID, branch choice and same-day setup checks.
Before you pay for a Shanghai apartment
Before paying for a Shanghai rental, verify the owner, agent, contract, deposit, payment route, lease filing and 24-hour registration.
The China Apps Foreigners Actually Need in 2026
Set up China travel apps before you fly: WeChat, Alipay, Amap, Trip.com, eSIM/VPN, AI translation, 12306 and Shanghai resident tools.
How foreigners actually pay in China
Set up Alipay and WeChat Pay with a foreign card, understand fees and limits, and handle cash, metro, rent and failed payments in China.
WAIC 2026: More Hope Than Worry
A candid take on WAIC 2026: China’s AI exports, young founders, Shanghai’s support, bubble risks and why many service robots still make little sense.
When to apply to Shanghai international schools
Shanghai 2026–27 admissions timeline: international rounds, public-school dates, bilingual and national-school calendars.
Who can attend a Shanghai international school?
A clear guide to Shanghai school eligibility for foreign, Chinese, mixed-nationality, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan families.
Shanghai international school fees: the real 2026 bill
Published 2026–27 tuition for 25 Shanghai schools, by type — plus the deposits, capital fees, bus and extras that set the real first-year bill.
Shanghai schools for expat kids: the honest map
The five kinds of Shanghai school open to expat families, who each can actually enrol, the curricula and where they lead, and how to choose by fit. A 2026 map.
Moving to Shanghai in 2026: The Complete Guide
Planning a move to Shanghai in 2026? An honest, no-commission guide to the decisions that matter before you come — cost, the right order, schools, visas, and daily life.