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9 Things to Know Before Moving to China

By Betsy Burlingame

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Summary: Expats in China offer tips for newcomers and others considering a move to China. Advice what to bring when you move to China, health insurance and healthcare, finding an apartment, expat banking and more.

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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.


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Jun 17, 2019 18:21

The 10th Thing You Need to Know Before Moving to China (if you are not already aware) In the spirit of disclosure--If you are moving to China for work you likely have little to no say in the move. However, if you are moving to China and have a choice to do otherwise be aware that China is a surveillance police State. They are serious about it. They use facial recognition as well as your geographic movements to follow you. That means--where you go, who you talk to, what you see, what you buy--everything. There is no privacy in China. In several recent articles have been posted on the current Chinese situation. You can research this by simply typing in 'jaywalking in China'. One such article noted an American male living in China who jaywalked. Within 20 seconds a fine appeared on his phone. The State identified him, before he reached the opposite curb. Never be afraid but always be informed, aware and prepared. You are an American and therefore a foreigner. Be safe.

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