China
News and features
UK–Chinese stock markets linked by ‘ground-breaking' scheme
After four years of planning, the London-Shanghai Stock Connect, which allows UK and Chinese companies to sell shares on each others’ stock markets, became a reality on Monday.
Immigration
Weekly news roundup: 20 September 2018
This week's David Sapsted roundup includes information about the UK economy, Brexit, expat taxes in The Netherlands, the US-China "trade war", a neoliberal think tank proposed "free trade agreement" between the US and UK, and new visa laws for expat retirees in the UAE.
Education
International Students’ Guide to Packing for University
Packing for university can be tricky for any student, but for students studying abroad, it can present its own unique set of challenges. Jonathan Mellen from Yew Chung International School, Beijing, shares his 'mental packing list' with tips for a safe, happy and smooth transition to university.
Numbers of international schools continue to rise
Marianne Curphey talks to Jitin Sethi, partner at L.E.K. Consulting’s Global Education Practice, about how changes in the education sector in developing countries are affecting relocating families
Overseas assignees 'getting raw deal' in the UK
Global employees working in the UK do poorly in terms of support from their employers compared to expatriates working elsewhere in the world, according to a new survey.
Short-and long-term accommodation
Which Asian cities are most expensive for expat rentals?
Hong Kong maintains it’s number one position as the most expensive for expat rentals. Demand is believed to be the force behind increased rental prices throughout Asia for expats.
