{"id":10078,"date":"2025-07-25T04:28:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T20:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=10078"},"modified":"2026-04-16T02:39:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:39:56","slug":"living-abroad-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/living-abroad-in-china.html","title":{"rendered":"Living Abroad In China For Expats And Digital Nomads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats moving to China have many adjustments ahead. To make the move as seamless as possible, research the cost of living, apply for residence with the correct visa, secure proper insurance to cover your finances and health, and look up cultural differences between China and your home country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you an expat or digital nomad wondering how to move to China? Are you curious about China\u2019s cost of living or the country\u2019s healthcare system?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will outline the cost of living in China and clarify visa requirements you must meet to enter the country. <\/span><b>All monetary values in this article are in USD, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and cost of living averages come from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/livingcost.org\/cost\/china\/united-states\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crowd-sourced data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the end of this article, you\u2019ll be ready to read about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-china.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best places to live in China<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! For for more on the healthcare system in China, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.cn\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you, or an in-depth dive into China\u2019s cost of living, check out these articles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/healthcare-access-china-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare System in China<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-top-10-providers.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 10 International Health Insurance Providers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-china.html#:~:text=The%20Cost%20of%20Living%20in,USD%20%243%2C500%20to%20USD%20%245%2C600).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Living in China<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Cost Of Living In China Vs. The USA<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23307 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/visitors-walking-along-the-great-wall-of-china-under-daylight.webp\" alt=\"Image of Visitors Walking Along The Great Wall Of China Under Daylight with text overlay of &quot;Cost Of Living In China Vs. The USA&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/visitors-walking-along-the-great-wall-of-china-under-daylight.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/visitors-walking-along-the-great-wall-of-china-under-daylight-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/visitors-walking-along-the-great-wall-of-china-under-daylight-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/visitors-walking-along-the-great-wall-of-china-under-daylight-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/visitors-walking-along-the-great-wall-of-china-under-daylight-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, the cost of living for one person in China is $754 a month, while the cost of living for one person in the USA is $2,213 a month. The average family in China usually spends $1,982 a month compared to $5,003 a month for a family in the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand how much you might spend in China, we will break down the housing, food, and transportation expenses and compare them to those in the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Housing Expenses In China Vs. The USA<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing expenses in the USA can be more than triple what it costs in China. For one person in China, rent on average costs $339 a month while in the USA it costs $1,399 a month. For a family in China, rent costs $583 a month on average while it\u2019s $2,331 a month on average in the US.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some average prices:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>One-bedroom apartment downtown<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $385 in China vs. $1,483 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A cheap one-bedroom apartment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $263 in China vs. $1,154 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Food Expenses In China Vs. The USA<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, food expenses in China cost $255 a month while food expenses in the USA cost $568 a month. Both eating out and buying groceries are significantly more affordable in China, often being as low as a third of the price in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating out averages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $4.25 in China vs. $16.60 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $22.90 in China vs. $63.30 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fast food meal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $5.12 in China vs. $9.07 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grocery averages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One quart of <\/span><b>milk<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1.89 in China vs. $1.05 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One pound of <\/span><b>bread<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1.51 in China vs. $3.04 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two pounds of <\/span><b>rice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1.13 in China vs. $3.99 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 <\/span><b>eggs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1.80 in China vs. $3.91 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two pounds of <\/span><b>chicken<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $4.13 in China vs. $11.70 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two pounds of <\/span><b>apples<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1.83 in China vs. $4.66 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-25' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_1.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Transportation Expenses In China Vs. The USA<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In China, the transportation expenses are $75.20 a month on average. In the USA, transportation expenses are $98 a month on average. While it costs about the same to buy gas for a car in both countries, it is over twice as expensive to use public transportation in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation average costs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Local transport ticket<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $0.39 in China vs. $2.23 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monthly local transport ticket<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $20.40 in China vs. $65.50 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Taxi Ride for 5 miles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $4.77 in China vs. $17.40 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00bc gallon of gas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1.20 in China vs. $1.01 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Salaries In China Vs. USA<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average salary after tax in China is $834 monthly or $10,008 annually. The average salary after tax in the USA is $4,223 monthly or $50,676 annually. While these are drastically different, it\u2019s important to remember that average living expenses in China are about a third as much as in the US.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you move to China with some money saved, or if you continue earning your United States salary, you should be able to live in China quite comfortably.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Further reading:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-china.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 16 Best Places For Expats To Live In China<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-26' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_2.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Education For International Students In China<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing to consider about living expenses in China is the cost of education for international students. There are three main scholarships you can utilize in China as well as local scholarships offered by each university.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the three types of general <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinaeducenter.com\/en\/scholarship.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China scholarships for international students<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chinese Government Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This full-ride scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and insurance. With it, you are limited to Chinese study and cannot pursue other majors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Local Government Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These scholarship offerings are dependent on the local city or province of your university.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Confucius Institute Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is a fully funded scholarship offered to students who will study the Chinese language and culture. It covers tuition, housing, insurance, and monthly personal expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Healthcare In China For Expats<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another expense factor to consider is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Basic public healthcare is free in China due to China\u2019s social insurance plan. The plan can cover most expats, though it depends on your exact region. It can, however, be more difficult to find English-speaking healthcare professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both booking and appointments are done in Mandarin or Putonghua. Wait times can be extremely long through the public system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d prefer to get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/international-health-insurance-expats-china\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">private healthcare plan in China<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will have access to international hospitals, clinics, and VIP wards. These locations have a higher standard of sanitation and care, on par with what you\u2019ll be familiar with from Western countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/private-health-insurance-news\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">private health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for expats in China is international health insurance. International health insurance ensures you receive high-quality care worldwide, customization options, and medical evacuation coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the benefits often included with international health insurance include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worldwide coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inpatient and day patient care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency ambulatory services and ER care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palliative care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home nursing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lab work and testing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency dental care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides portable care regardless of country, so expats can access top-tier facilities worldwide. Plus, international insurance plans offer flexible, renewable options and optional add-on benefits for vision, dental, maternity, and preventive care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-27' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_3.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Moving To China From The USA<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23308 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/night-view-of-shanghai-with-lit-up-bridge-and-passing-cruise-ship.webp\" alt=\"Image of Night View Of Shanghai With Lit-up Bridge And Passing Cruise Ship with text overlay of &quot;Moving To China From The USA&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/night-view-of-shanghai-with-lit-up-bridge-and-passing-cruise-ship.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/night-view-of-shanghai-with-lit-up-bridge-and-passing-cruise-ship-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/night-view-of-shanghai-with-lit-up-bridge-and-passing-cruise-ship-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/night-view-of-shanghai-with-lit-up-bridge-and-passing-cruise-ship-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/night-view-of-shanghai-with-lit-up-bridge-and-passing-cruise-ship-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning on moving to China from the USA, you will need to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/us.china-embassy.gov.cn\/eng\/zytz\/202206\/t20220614_10702581.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apply for the correct visa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You cannot enter China without an entry visa, even as a tourist. You must also have a valid visa to exit China, so make sure your visa doesn\u2019t expire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have a visa, if it expires, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel\/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages\/China.html#:~:text=Lack%20of%20a%20visa%2C%20having%20an%20expired%20visa%2C%20or%20overstaying%20your%20visa%20will%20result%20in%20detention%20and\/or%20fines.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you overstay your visit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you may be detained and receive a fine. To prevent this, make sure you get the right visa for work, school, or tourist activities and that it will last for the full length of time you plan to live in China.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some of the Chinese Visa Categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>C: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For foreign crew members on aircrafts, trains, ships, or vehicle drivers who are involved in cross-border transportation activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>D: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For individuals who plan to live in China permanently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>F: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For individuals who plan to go to China for exchanges, visits, studying, tourism, and other activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>L: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For individuals who plan to visit China as a tourist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>M: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For individuals who plan to go to China for commercial and trade activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>R: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For individuals who have high-level talents and skills that are in high demand in China<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>X1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For individuals who plan to study in China for longer than 180 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>X2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For individuals who plan to study in China for no longer than 180 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Z: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For individuals who plan to work in China<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read about more <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/cs.mfa.gov.cn\/wgrlh\/lhqz\/lhqzjjs\/201311\/t20131101_961583.shtml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of Chinese visas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the basic documents needed for every visa application:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa application form and photo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of legal stay or residence status<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or visas (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cs.mfa.gov.cn\/wgrlh\/lhqz\/lhqzjjs\/201311\/t20131101_961583.shtml#:~:text=2.%20Supporting%20Documents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting documents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on the visa you need<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Further reading<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/living-abroad-in-asia.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guide For Living Abroad In Asia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-28' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_4.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Living In China As An American<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in China as an American is totally different than living in the US. A few tips to help you adjust and fit in include learning the language, learning the history, understanding that Chinese people are direct (and that\u2019s not considered rude), respecting hierarchy and status, and being humble.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Learning The Language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In China, there are several languages spoken, and the most widely known are Mandarin and Cantonese.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Learning The History<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China has thousands of years of history behind it. To be respectful, empathetic, and avoid making a fool of yourself, be sure to study up on basic Chinese history.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Understanding That Chinese People Are Direct<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To an American, some of the questions a Chinese person asks you might be considered rude and overly personal, but in China, that\u2019s not the case.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Respecting Hierarchy And Status<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradition and age play a crucial role in social interactions in China. Make sure you respect your elders and others who have status over you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Being Humble<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese culture is very humble, and people don\u2019t draw attention to their achievements. 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