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Introduction

The website that tells you how it really is in China!

Dedicated to ordinary people who need a simple point of contact and local information about life in China

Latest News!

Hollywood Comes to China:
Film Workshops & Sacred Rainbow Dance™ Tour 2010

History of China now available for download

• Speak Cantonese  - 1000 Words free for You

• Pearl River Marina Project - Latest News!

Music Section added:
Chinese Artists & Music Downloads
and Chinese Instruments

• Chinese TV & Films Section - Kung Fu Info, Artists, and free Film links now online

A Letter From China
A series of irregular, irreverent & irrelevant snapshots of daily life in China.

How Do I Do This...?
Our new section for food Recipes and DIY = what you cannot buy in a Chinese supermarket.
We begin with Making Sausages, Savoury Bread, Hellman's Mayo, Butter, and Cheese. Much more to follow over the coming months... Your input welcome.

Languages:
This website is mainly in English, although some sections are also becoming available in Chinese (And a few in other languages) - such as this page. If a page has language options, please look to the very top left of the page for clickable icons. If there is no language option there will be no icon.

If you or your company would like to volunteer to translate a few pages into your own language, then please contact us. In return we will provide you with your own page and add you to our list of friends.
Free Information and Resources
All the information on this website is provided free of charge, and we aim to provide a high level of answers to common questions via the various sections of our menu (Left). We have noticed that people are searching this website for specific information such as: 'How far is it from Sanshui to Xiqiao', and 'Demographics of expat's in China', etc. If you have a specific question, please Contact Us directly or post in our Forum. We will reply immediately with accurate information.
Pearl River Marina
Full training courses, boat rentals and water sports  

Jui Jiang Marina features:
• Yacht Club
• Training Courses (Sail, Boat, Canoe, SailBoard)
• Daily/weekly boat hire, boat sales and servicing
• Onshore swimming pool with lessons
• Kiddies play park - leave your kids in safety
• Internet cafe, bar, restaurants, coffee lounge, juice bar
• Jetty and services for visiting boats
• Life skills one-day fun courses
• Separate boatyard and club workshops
• Chandlers
• Live evening entertainment
• Holiday villa's with balcony, TV and air-con
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Please see our Marina's Section for more details  
Hollywood Comes to China
We have a new cross-cultural initiative coming for 2010 which involves China Expat's working closely with Steinlein Productions from Hollywood. Our aims are two-fold: Image: Students learning how to work a movie camera

• To offer advanced courses to Chinese Film, TV, and Performance Troops under the direction of Iris Steinlein, head of one of Hollywood's most respected Studio's. Main workshops include: Film, Acting, Makeup, Modeling, Dance and Yoga, and Voice.

• Sacred Rainbow Dance is a new initiative we will be launching in China. It is a tour which works in association with established Chinese performing arts schools, and includes: talent casting, training, and production. The show is designed to include a ménage of cultural elements from both West and East, culminating in a spectacular performance

More information
Chinese Music
Music - Two brand new inter-related sections now online. Image: Folk artist Dao Lang
Folk artist Dao Lang
Chinese Artists, complete with many links and downloads.
This section is designed to introduce you to Chinese popular music, and ranges from Rock and Pop, through to Ballads and Classical music. We introduce some of Asia's most popular artists with a short description and either downloads or links for mp3 and video

Complementary is our

Chinese Musical Instruments
Section, which offers information about the most popular and intriguing Chinese instruments. Whilst some were created recently, many have a long history spanning millennia. The oldest date back to circa 5, 000 bc

During our writing of this section, China Expat's also became a contributor to the excellent Wikipedia. We have almost 100 instruments detailed presently, with more to follow over the coming months
Chinese History
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Huang Di, "The Yellow Emperor"
China is at least 5, 000 years old, and arguably began Circa 8,500 bc
Chinese History 'At a Glance':
Featuring the main highlights from 10, 000 bc to the present day (2009), presented in a simple format ideal for beginners

Chinese history in Depth
A more in depth study that spends time looking at Chinese Dynasties, Empires, and all Chinese culture(s). A completely new and independent view of Chinese History that includes all regions of modern China, not just those based upon the Yellow/Yangtze Rivers' midreach Cultures, from prehistory through to the present day. Accompanied by many maps and visual aides.

Additional sections deal with: Clay products, Bronze, Iron, The Great Wall, Canals, Printing, Poetry, Inventions, The Silk Road(s), etc. You can also join our Chinese History Quiz, or add comments via our Forum
10 Word Cantonese
Our 1, 000 word guide to speaking Mainland Cantonese now published  
Need to know the basic Mainland Cantonese sounds, presented in a very simple way?

10 Word Cantonese gives you all the essential words for daily life and living in China. A relatively small, basic, and complete online Dictionary will follow shortly, based upon the words included in this project
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Bush & Hu Jin Tao
Our first 1, 000 words are publish and free for your to enjoy. This is backed by our study workshops in Foshan, and is now being included and expanded upon in our Moodle powered Speak Up section for online teaching
Community
A new and exciting interface for Individuals, Groups, Schools Projects, and Expat's to communicate with each other. It features Free secure members area, and is new for 2009.  

Main Features:
Speak Up :
China Expat's online school powered by Moodle. This offers an integrated array of courses, classes and diverse subject matter. It is supported by: internal forum, email, and messenger services. It is designed to operate as a teaching platform for real teachers, and is thoroughly secure for students. First courses are appearing now (Aug 2009). Partner institutes worldwide are welcome to join us for teaching mix and cultural exchange opportunities
Expat's Blog :
A weblog designed to feature expat's and their own contributions (Wordpress)
International Blog :
A fully multi-lingual blog for general discussions, personal postings, etc (B2Evo)
Forum:
A medium better suited to answering questions and finding answers quickly
Gallery:
Our portal for you to see pictures of ourselves and our life in China. This is currently being updated to include all pictures used on this website
• Community:
Where we meet in real life, be it for study, friendship or social gatherings. Come and meet us on the streets of Foshan
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Confucius
Visa Latest
Current Visa News:

Renewal in China Only:


Visa's now available again in China
(Updated 22nd May 2009)

3 and 6 month 0/1/2/multi entry visa's for both L and F types are once again available in China, Hong Kong and Macao for Western Expat's.

Chinese Visa Madness still in effect - continuing to make life difficult for those Foreigners actually living in China

Click 'Visas in China' for the latest guide to what is really happening

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Those applying in Home Country will not have a problem, this only relates to Chinese visa's issued in China
Current Replacement Visas:

The visa situation has not returned to normal, although a new directive is due around the middle of June 2009, which is expected to relax things a little. In the meantime we continue to muddle through as best we can - even as prices continue to rise, and service becomes ever more unpredictable

Please visit our new page 'Visas in China' for a more thorough and current view + the latest options you will find available today

Alternatively contact our good friend Nancy Li at ChinaBiz21 for the very latest genuine information:
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Nancy Li
2206 Citic Plaza, Guangzhou ... (Also in Hong Kong & Shenzhen)
+86 020 2831 3523
+86 135 600 73294
+86 020 2831 3554 - 3523 and 020 2831 3556
http://www.chinabiz21.com/chinaexpat/chinavisaapplication.php
Chinese Visa - Have Your Say
Unsure, confused, baffled - in need genuine advice?
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Simply register for our completely free Forum and chat with others in similar circumstances, swap information, pm, and get advice from experts regarding what is really happening regarding Your visa 'Today'!
Latest Additions
Buddhism in China: Advice, Links, Resources, and bespoke holiday learning packages (All inclusive). Sections deal with Buddhism worldwide, Chinese Buddhism, Confucius, and Kung Fu
 Kung Fu advice and resources. Train with a Chinese Kung Fu Master. (Includes other options for family or team members who may not be into Kung Fu). Ip Man, Hun Gar (Hung Ga) - Huang Fei Hong (Wong Fei Hong), Wushu specialties
Pearl River Marina for boating and sailing given Government approval. Training (Sail, Boat, Canoe, SailBoard), Daily/Weekly Hire, Boat Sales. New Yacht Club, Marina basin, supporting 'High-brow' and Conference + Youth Hostel and International Youth Schemes across two local clubs
Film and TV Guide introducing what Chinese TV is all about, with links to film downloads
Coming Soon
Being a proactive team, China Expat's are always working to improve the resources freely available to you

• Foshan: Special Section for visitors - building upon our Foshan City Guide
• 1 Word English:
An idiots guide to making yourself understood in English. Designed for Chinese people.
Other Resources and Services:
Advice for Expat's:
We will give you real and practical advice on issues that affect your lives directly, such as: The current Visa situation, Renewing your Passport, Types of Residency and Work Permits, How to get a Chinese Driving Licence, How to Marry in China. There is also a section detailing Health and Treatment options
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Websites:
China Expat's offer a full range of website: Design, maintenance, and hosting services. These range from simple personal websites, to more complex websites for clubs and small businesses.

We also offer reliable e-Commerce solutions for online trading that are simple and effective for you to use. We can also sort out the 'Payment Gateway' for you = how you actually get your money! More info here
Business Services:
There are also comprehensive pages concerning Company Formation, both in China and Hong Kong. We will also detail what you can and cannot do regarding Working in China
Tourist Information:
Where to go, What to do and not do, sight-seeing, Regional and City guides, etc. Real advice and Tips written by people who live here, or those who have visited the places our Guides are about. We tell it as it really is
Chinese Culture :
For greater detail about life in China, social customs, and how ordinary Chinese people actually live - please see our section entitled: 'About China'
Language:
China Expat's runs a weekly English Salon at our Training School in Foshan. This includes associated Monthly excursions where class work is put into reality. We also run specialist courses for Trade Sales to Foreigners, and Boss visit abroad. We can tailor a program for your Company needs

We also offer advice, resources and learning aides for speaking Chinese. This is not restricted to Mandarin only, but also includes Cantonese, and also a few of the other Chinese languages (Called dialects).
About this Website:
China Expat's was founded in 2004, and was originally dedicated to offering Language Training and Sourcing services. However, the need for expansion of our role soon became evident as we were often asked to supply practicable advice for other expatriates living in China, coupled with servicing enquiries from potential tourists and Native Chinese

Welcome to China Expat's Home Page, your Bridge between East and West. Advice and resources for Tourists, Students, and Foreigners living in China.

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Hollywood in China
Link to: Steinlein Productions
Traveling Workshops:
Film Production, Acting, Makeup, Modeling, Dance/Yoga, and Voice.
Sacred Rainbow Tour spectacular China 2010
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British Foreign Office

Advice for Travellers
Personal Email Updates
Down The Road.org
How We Traded Our Ordinary Lives For a Global Bicycle Touring Adventure
Link to: www.downtheroad.org - Tim and Cindie Travis: How We Traded Our Ordinary Lives For a Global Bicycle Touring Adventure
See Us in China
Excellent & Free Online Chinese Language Portal
Link to: www.cantonese.sheik.co.uk - Free Online Language Resources
Thousands of free print-friendly Chinese reference sheets, tests and revision aids.
Easy Learning format &
Listen to Spoken Words
Link to: Chinese Embassy in UK
Chinese Embassy in UK

Information About China
International Relations
Visa & Consular
Link to: British Consulate General in China
UK Embassy in China

Information About UK
International Relations
Visa & Consular
Link to: www.excel-education.com - Dedicated to Promoting International Languages, Cultural Exchange, and Understanding between Peoples Excel Education
Languages Courses
Study Abroad
Employability
Summer Camps
Information for Teachers
Link to: www.travelchinaguide.com - Your First Call for Holidays and Information about China. Free Community resources, including City guides written by Foreigners who have been there
Based in Xi'an,
China's Premiere Travel Agency and International Travel Community -
Committed to providing:
Best travel deals & current information for all International Travellers
Link to: China Exploration and Research Society
Based in Shangri-la,
Yunnan Province
Dedicated to Exploring Remote Areas of China
Committed to Nature Conservation and Preserving Ethnic Cultures & Traditions
Link to: The Dreamscheme - A Place where all disadvantaged children can be empowered to make a difference to: Themselves, Their Local Community, and The World!
Empowering Underprivileged Children & Their Communities = Worldwide
 
Link to: Yangshuo Outside Inn Hotel, near Guilin, Guangxi Province, China
Excellent and relaxing base to explore beautiful of regions in all China! 
Large Tourist Resources and Galleries
Pearl Dragon
Vast Online Trading and Information Resource
Link goes to Chinese Tourism and Galleries Section
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