Understanding the Five-Year Tax Rule for Foreigners: Do You Need a Tax Holiday in 2016?

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The five-year tax rule for foreigners is something that most of us have heard about but often is not fully understood. In short, regardless of whether you are teaching English, own your own business or work for one of the big multinationals, if you stay in China for a prolonged period of time, you are likely to have to take action to avoid being subject to worldwide tax in China.

Fun Things to Do in Shuangjing Before or After the Beijing International School Expo

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There’s tons to do at this year’s Beijing International School Expo (BISE) happening on Jan. 16-17, 2016 at the Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel. But the question remains: If I’m making the trip all the way to Shuangjing, what else is there to do in the area?

Only 15 More Years Before Beijing Has Clean Air

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New government targets for PM2.5 reduction were announced yesterday, and if that pattern holds, Beijing could achieve the World Health Organization's suggested limits of 25 micrograms per cubic meter of air ... sometime around 2030.

Beijing Initiates Bicycle Registration to Reduce Theft

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Beijing bicycle buyers may now join a new voluntary registry, designed to return bikes to their rightful owners should they be stolen and recovered.

Beijing to Impose 'Odd-Even' License Plate Restrictions for Remainder of Winter: Report

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