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It would be nice to go to China! With these words began the story of Anna's move from Irkutsk to China, where she has already lived for five years. Anna shared her experience of living in this country: how to move to China for permanent residence, is life expensive in China and what are the prices in stores in China, salaries, real estate and life hacks, as well as a lot of other useful and interesting information.

— Tell us a little about yourself.

- Hello. My name is Anna. My Chinese name is consonant - also Anna, but with an emphasis on the last “A”. I am originally from Irkutsk, and have been living in China for five years. I studied Chinese for the first year at a university in Dalian, then moved to Beijing. My career is inextricably linked with marketing, journalism and PR. In Russia I devoted more time to television journalism; in China I worked briefly on the Russian channel of Chinese Central Television, but I was terribly bored there and left after six months. Now – marketing in all its manifestations.

— How long have you been living in China? Why did you choose this country?

— By the standards of expats who come for contracts abroad, I have been living here for quite a long time. According to my feelings, on average foreigners come for three years. I've been here for five years. Why did I choose China? But I didn’t choose (laughs.)

Five years ago I was sitting on the balcony of a rented apartment in Irkutsk. That day I lost my job and broke up with the man who, as it seemed to me at the time, was supposed to be my “everything.” How naive! I sat and thought, “It’s time to change something in life, just changing your hairstyle will clearly not be enough...” At that moment the phone rang. Dad called. He asked: “Daughter, how are you?” I answered that it could be better, shared my thoughts that I wanted to change everything, even the country. Dad asked what I wanted to do? I replied that the first thing that came to mind was: “It would be nice to go to China!” And dad without hesitation said: “Get ready!” Two weeks later I was already at the airport.
China then came to mind simply because I had a lot of business trips here during the year.

— Your favorite place in China.

“I have traveled the length and breadth of China. There are a lot of places that I like: Shanghai is modern and stylish, Beijing is more authentic and traditional, and in the south, in Guilin, the nature is incredibly beautiful. So I can’t immediately name my favorite place. China is a very noisy country, loud. When I'm tired, my favorite place is my apartment)))

— Tell us interesting facts about China.

— China is so different that there is something surprising here every day. Moreover, both for good and for bad. Recently, I was delighted and surprised to learn the life story of the last emperor of China, Pu Yi. I visited where he lived. I have a whole series of posts about this on Instagram (@anka_kitayanka), there are also interesting facts about China. It turns out that he was even in prison in Khabarovsk and Chita. I describe a lot of stories from my life on Instagram, and as a rule, this is exactly what I found interesting.

— Your life hacks about China.

• First and foremost: they don’t go to someone else’s monastery with their own charter. If you are categorically not ready to put up with differences in mentality, culture, education, and other way of life in general, stay at home. If the word tolerance is not familiar, then it is better not to try it at all. In China, even more so, because many things here are radically different from what we Russians are used to.
• When it's delicious, it's better not to ask what exactly you're eating.
• In order to live more comfortably in China, I recommend knowing the language at least a little. They often say about Russians that we are cold, we don’t smile. Which is true. But try! A simple smile and goodwill solve many issues.
• Sometimes the magic word that helps best is [ting bud dong], which means “I don’t understand.” Well, it’s true that in some situations it’s better to pretend that you don’t speak Chinese at all.

— Do you miss Russia? Would you like to go back?

— I miss my family and friends. There is no country as such, I don’t miss it. My life in China is much higher than in Russia, so I’m not even thinking about returning yet. I am planning to move to another country in the near future.

— Was it difficult to adapt to life in a new country after moving?

— The most difficult thing was the language barrier. At that time I could only speak Russian, even English was at the level of “es”, “know”, “hello”, and only if no one scared me. Otherwise, it was and is an endless adventure. It was funny for me to go to the local market and pretend to be chicken wings to find and buy them. It was funny to me when, instead of beef kebabs, I ordered bull egg kebabs. I liked to figure out how to pay for electricity, water and gas, how to install Wi-Fi, how to get from point A to point B and not get lost. It was even funny to me when on Chinese New Year I mixed up the stations and didn’t make it to my train, I made the entire staff of the station where I was on their ears, and they put me on another train while standing. One day in January, I sat at Shanghai airport for ten hours because my flight was canceled and asked a Chinese woman to look after my coat while I went to the information desk. She kindly agreed. She returned - no Chinese woman, no coat. January. But I still think that she didn’t steal it, but tidied it up, because she thought that we would meet later, when we were all taken to the flight. And I have a million such stories.

— What do you need to move to China for permanent residence?

- Wish. Understanding what to do here. I chose the easiest way for myself. First of all, I went to study Chinese at Dalian Polytechnic University. This is the easiest way to get a visa and stay in the country legally. To do this, of course, you need to take care of finances in advance. Without languages ​​in China, and probably like everywhere else, it is very difficult. By the way, permanent residence here is conditional. There is a work visa and a work permit. That is, as long as you have a legal job, you’re fine. There are no green cards here, even if you get married, there are still no. A foreigner can open a business only in partnership with the Chinese; a foreigner cannot buy real estate.

— What difficulties did you encounter when moving to China?

— It wasn’t difficult to move. At first I was scared that it wouldn't work out. But I’m stubborn)) For some time it was not comfortable because there was no familiar surroundings nearby. Long live video calls and instant messengers.

— How do the Chinese treat Russians?

— With respect and partly with admiration. When taxi drivers answer that I am from Russia, they begin: “Oh! A! Very good! Putin is great!” The older generation can even say a few words in Russian like “holoso”, “thank you”.

— Is life expensive in China?

— Life in Beijing is expensive. Prices are unreasonably high. But salaries are correspondingly higher than in small Chinese cities.

• According to my feelings, for a comfortable life you need an income of at least $1,500 per month. It makes no sense to consider buying an apartment, since foreigners cannot purchase real estate in China.
• You can rent a decent room in the central part of the city for $500 a month. 1-room apartment 20 minutes from the very center of the city - about $1000 dollars. By the way, there is no monthly payment, only quarterly. And when you rent a house in China, you must immediately pay a deposit equal to a month’s stay (it must be returned upon departure, but often agents are cunning and find a million reasons not to return the deposit), and you also have to pay a commission to the agency. If the rent is above $1,000, then you can insist that the commission be paid by the owner of the apartment or in half. Real estate in China, or rather rental housing, is the main expense item.
• I spend about $500 a month on food, entertainment, gym, clothes, taxis. You can further reduce this amount. Chinese food is cheap, and if you cook it at home, it will be even cheaper.
• If you use public transport, this will also reduce costs. Metro – 3 yuan, bus – 2 yuan. It costs about $300 a year for electricity, water, and gas. Lunch in a Chinese restaurant per person - $10, in a European restaurant - $20. Dinner is a little more expensive.
• Prices in stores in China: half a kilo of beef - $5, pork - $4, chicken - $3. Bread – $1 (but it is not tasty, sweet), I buy our bread for $3, a 0.6 liter carton of milk – $1 (but the milk is not natural).

— How are things going with work in China for Russians? Is proficiency in Chinese required to apply for a job?

— It seems to me that it is becoming more difficult for Russians to find work in China. There are a huge number of offers for native English speakers. We have to prove that we can and can do it too. However, since we are not native English speakers, salaries are reduced in almost all areas. Salaries for middle management are about 1700-2000 dollars. But Russians, as a rule, have lower salaries - 1200-1400 dollars. This is very little for Beijing. I work in a foreign company where I am the only Russian. I have English and Chinese skills. And I was incredibly lucky! As I already said, I do marketing.

In principle, there are different jobs in China for Russians. It's easy to find teaching jobs here. But this is possible for native speakers. Non-native speakers, of course, can also find such work, but this raises the question of official employment. By law, English teachers cannot hire a non-native speaker without a diploma. Some small training centers still hire people, but there are some terrible conditions there, it’s not clear what visa is required, every time there’s an inspection, foreigners have to run and hide. I don’t consider such options for myself. There is a lot of work in nightclubs, also a dubious area and employment. Girls should sit and drink with guests. Hello liver! This type of work pays well, about $300 per night. No prostitution.

In general, there is nothing to do here without professional knowledge of English. And now Chinese is becoming a mandatory item on a resume.

— Is there good medicine in China? Is it paid?

— For foreigners, medical care is completely paid. Therefore, when applying for a job, it is very important to check with the employer what insurance is included in the contract. By law, insurance is required when hiring, but different companies have different conditions. Somewhere, according to your insurance, you can only get emergency care in a Chinese hospital, somewhere your insurance allows you to go to private foreign clinics, and even dentistry is covered. I recommend that everyone who lives in China buy insurance, otherwise the bill for the services provided turns into an unaffordable amount.

Medicine in China is a mix of traditional Eastern medicine with Western medicine. In theory, the doctor should ask you what you prefer. But in a city hospital they most likely won’t ask; in a private hospital for foreigners they will definitely ask. The difference in Eastern and Western medicine is in the approaches. In the first case, you will most likely be prescribed a bunch of herbal remedies, in the second - something chemical, but this will help much faster. The Chinese prefer the first option, while foreigners prefer the second.

— Is it true that the Chinese can now have two children?

- Is it true. To do this, they need to obtain permission for a second child from the local administration. This law was introduced just a few years ago. And according to the latest data, the expected baby boom did not happen. There are several reasons given. Firstly, the Chinese who grew up in conditions of “one family - one child” experience a break in the pattern. They just don't know how to raise two. Secondly, the younger generation of Chinese, in principle, is in no hurry to start families and children.

—Are you traveling? What does this give you?

- Yes, I’m traveling. If possible, I try to go somewhere for all long weekends, holidays and vacations. I love traveling both within China and abroad. I'm in love with Southeast Asia! And in China itself there are so many places worthy of attention!
For me, traveling is an opportunity to recharge my batteries. No other entertainment gives me as many emotions and impressions as new places and people!

— Your advice and wishes to those wishing to move to China for permanent residence.

- Don't be afraid! And everything will work out! But seriously, it’s still worth preparing for the move in advance. Starting from job search to fluency in English and Chinese.

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China is a country with a huge territory. And the population of China is breaking all records - 1.3 billion people, it is the largest country in the world by population. It is located in East Asia and the majority of the population is ethnic Chinese.

China is the oldest country in the world. The history of China goes back over four thousand years. China is a whole world, a union of worlds in which ultra-modern trains coexist with areas of poverty, soaring skyscrapers with out-of-the-way neighborhoods, the latest equipment and technology with antediluvian devices.

The path to a healthy life

China is a territory of numerous spiritual riches, a country where knowledge and experience have always been valued. What could be more important for a person than health, beauty, longevity? This was understood even in ancient times by Chinese philosophers and healers. They tried to find the key to understanding the secrets of health and the laws of longevity.

Chinese sages sought to create a set of techniques that would help a person find the path to happiness and a fulfilling life. Esoteric art became such a miraculous system in China. qigong. China is a completely unique country that stands at the origins of qigong and has preserved this precious heritage of ancient Chinese medicine to this day.

Qigong is both an art and a science. This is a general strengthening, comprehensive health system with its inherent national features. Qigong brought together the experience that was accumulated by the Chinese people in the process of human adaptation to life cycles, in the fight against illnesses and illnesses.

Qigong is especially valuable because it focuses not on the treatment itself, but on the prevention of diseases. Many famous doctors of ancient and modern Chinese medicine were and are followers of qigong.

Qigong therapy schools are everywhere in China. Mastering and practicing qigong helps everyone who wants to regain joy in life, overcome illnesses, and maintain youth and beauty.

By turning to a system of simple psychophysical exercises and gymnastics aimed at preventing and treating diseases and increasing life expectancy, you can achieve unprecedented results.

Chinese golden apples

Even in ancient times, the fruit was known, which the famous healer Ibn Sina (Avicenna) indicated in recipes, prescribing it as a medicine. This is an orange that makes everyone happy. The word “orange” translated from German means “Chinese apple”, this proves that the birthplace of this amazing fruit is China. Mention of “Chinese apples” was found among ancient sages.

For its healing properties and bright orange color, it was also called the “golden” fruit. Pulp, juice, orange peels, flowers, leaves - all this is used as food and has its own unique taste.

The fruits of the evergreen orange are extremely healthy. They contain selenium, potassium, a storehouse of vitamin C, and vitamins A, E. Orange juice helps fight gout, hypertension, atherosclerosis, liver diseases, and viral infections. It restores strength well. And it's just a delicious, sunny drink.

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Today will be small If you decide to travel around China, or maybe if you have been living in China for a long time and do not notice such simple and unusual things, you will be interested in an article about Brief impressions of China. A fresh look at life in China. The article was collected by travelers to China.

1.Chinese compote

I'll start mine with Chinese contrast. China is a contrast between an industrial dump and the coolest high-tech. Garbage on the streets, homeless people in some places (almost like in New York :)) and at the same time the coolest metro I've ever seen, skyscrapers and super high-speed intercity trains.
We went to a factory in Shenzhen where they make circuit boards for Huawei, and there were chickens running around on the street, pecking at something, and next to it was street food with all that it entails. In Hainan, girls in office clothes and men in white shirts go out for lunch to the nearest gateway, sit at plastic tables and eat food prepared right there on the street from who knows what. Here they throw garbage on the floor. Then they get up so beautiful and go back to the office.

2.Why learn English?

Brief impression of China: Nobody understands a word of English. Everything is in Chinese everywhere. There is not a single sign, pointer, or anything in English. The only exceptions are resorts designed for tourists. If you want to eat here or buy a bus ticket, you will learn Chinese.

3.Much ado about nothing

Arriving in China, impressions of the country don't turn out as expected. The Chinese are noisy. They speak loudly in public places, do not cover themselves when they cough or yawn, and can easily burp at the table. They approach a white man and start taking selfies with him, just like that, without asking anything. A Chinese man just stands next to you, smiles and takes a photo of you. They can come up on the beach, lie next to you and take a photo. And then just leave calmly. But at the same time they are very courteous and try to help if anything happens.

4. There is no point in being on social networks

One more thing Brief impression of China. Facebook, vk, google, youtube and many other resources are blocked in China. If you want to know where to go, where the nearest cafe or hotel is, you open baidu, Chinese google maps. And he, bitch, is in Chinese. So see point 3 - learn Chinese :).

5.Where are the tourists?

I continue a story about impressions of China. Contrary to what I heard about China's popularity among foreign tourists, in 10 days, having visited three provinces and four cities, I only saw European faces there a couple of times. There are almost no foreigners. Probably for the same reason.

6. Mess on the road

Brief impression of China— a complete mess on the road. I haven’t read the Chinese traffic regulations, but it’s obvious that a pedestrian on a zebra crossing has no advantage over other road users. They'll honk at you and shout something in Chinese if you don't get out on time. At the same time, no one will stop at the zebra crossing; at best, they will slow down and go around.

7. Battery-powered transport

8. You can do it without tea

One more thing Brief impression of China. In China it is not customary to leave a tip. Some may even be offended by this. And many restaurant owners prohibit their employees from taking remuneration from visitors under pain of penalties. But there are also exceptions. The receptionist at the Best Western on the border with , where we spent the night before the flight, waited patiently while we counted out ten yuan to him.

9.Super metabolism

To top it all off, I will continue a story about impressions of China, and I will say that there are almost no fat Chinese in China. I don’t know what they eat and how unsanitary conditions affect the number of extra pounds, but the Chinese are all small and thin. With my 175 cm without heels, I was simply a giant and a brute compared to the fragile and sophisticated Chinese women. Maybe it's time for us to eat this crap too?

10.Guess the dish

One more thing Brief impression of China: Restaurant menus are only in Chinese. The only exceptions are resort towns, like . Chinese cuisine is extremely varied, tasty and sometimes wildly spicy. But any of the waiters knows exactly as much English as I know Chinese. In addition, the entire menu is exclusively in Chinese. For us, ordering food in restaurants has turned into a kind of roulette. You point your finger at the picture (and this is the only way for a poor Russian tourist to understand whether it is meat, fish or some vegetables), answer all the Chinese’s questions “yes”, because you don’t understand anything. And if you shake your head, saying I don’t understand, then the discussion will never end, and you wait for what they will bring to you. The difference from the picture can be very large.

11.Why are dishwashers needed?

The most amazing thing Chinese impression of the country: Restaurants and cafes do not wash dishes. Instead, they collect it in a trough, and in the evening a car arrives and takes the whole thing to the “laundry”, after which the dishes are sealed in plastic and served in this form. In street cafes, things are even worse: in this trough, dishes are rinsed and reused for guests.

12. Cities are growing by leaps and bounds

And the last thing for today Brief impression of China. Shenzhen 30 years ago was a small fishing village, and today it is 120-story skyscrapers, electric taxis and a cool metro with laser projection of advertising videos on the tunnel walls. is the Chinese answer to Hong Kong. Financial and economic center, stock exchanges, industry (2nd place in China in terms of production volume), 2 nuclear power plants (!), electric car plant, shipbuilding and so on.

Impressions of China

China makes a huge impression. It's hard to believe that this industrial monster was created by just two generations of Chinese citizens. It is safe to say that such a result can only be achieved through hard work and exceptional perseverance. We have someone to look up to.

So it was small a story about impressions of China. If you have anything to add, then of course, write your impressions of China in the comments.

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China is a huge state washed by four seas. In terms of territory size, it is second only to Canada and Russia, and in terms of population, it confidently occupies a leading position in the world. More than 1 billion 368 million people live in China today!

Since China is a power occupying a gigantic space, almost all climatic zones are represented in it: from the subarctic (in the north of the country) to the tropics (in the south).
China as a state is more than 5 thousand years old. And the first settlements of primitive people on lands controlled by China today appeared 1.7 million years ago.

The inhabitants of the Celestial Empire (as the Chinese proudly called themselves since ancient times) own inventions and discoveries that are important for all mankind. Thanks to the Chinese, we learned about printing, became acquainted with the compass, and discovered amazingly thin and beautiful silk fabrics. Gunpowder was invented here. Chinese acupuncture (acupuncture) brings relief to a large number of people suffering from various ailments. Today it has received recognition from official medicine and is practiced all over the world. Children's favorite treat, ice cream, also comes from China. Once (about 4 thousand years ago) one citizen forgot a portion of rice and milk in the snow, and when he returned, he discovered that the simple food had turned into a delicious dessert.

China - the birthplace of ice cream

The Chinese are incredibly hardworking people. Many have 2-3 degrees. It is customary to study until at least 30 years of age, and classes at universities continue from morning until late evening. The Chinese language is extremely difficult to master: in it, many words that are similar in spelling are pronounced with completely different intonations and can sometimes take on opposite meanings. Perhaps it is this feature that determines the large number of people among the Chinese with a well-developed ear for music: after all, from childhood they have to distinguish the subtlest shades of sounds.
For the Chinese, food culture is very important. Their traditional greeting is not “Good afternoon!”, but “Have you eaten?” In the north of the country they love all kinds of noodle-based dishes, in the south – rice-based dishes.

Time for lunch!

The number “4” is practically banned in China. The fact is that its sound is similar to the hieroglyph meaning death. Therefore, in elevators there is no button marked “4th floor”, and in hospitals there are no rooms with the number 4.
Modern China is a strong power that is confidently increasing its economic power and gaining increasing influence in the international arena. China has entered the UN Security Council and occupies one of the first places in the field of space exploration. But quite recently - in the 50s. last century - slavery flourished in the mountains of China (autonomous region of Tibet). Masses of people were illiterate, the economy was in decline. How the Chinese managed to overcome so many difficulties in such a short period by historical standards is an insoluble mystery for us. However, perhaps the answer lies in the strict adherence to discipline, which is mandatory for every resident of the Middle Kingdom. The vertical of power here is almost sacred, and a sense of responsibility for oneself, one’s family, one’s country is instilled from a young age. While the world was enthusiastically playing at democracy, the Chinese were working calmly and selflessly, unquestioningly carrying out the orders of those in power.

Brief information about China.