--- title: Moving to China: Visas, Costs & Immigrant Guide description: Moving to China can be both exciting and challenging, particularly for families considering work, study, or reunification. With its rich culture and diverse opp image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content China flag [/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflagcdn.com%2Fw80%2Fcn.png&w=3840&q=75] MOVING TO CHINA: VISAS, COST OF LIVING & IMMIGRANT GUIDE China flag [/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflagcdn.com%2Fw320%2Fcn.png&w=3840&q=75] Moving to China: this free immigrant guide covers cost of living, visa options, banking, healthcare, laws, and settlement steps for living in China. Always confirm rules on the official immigration portal. Immigration rules and fees change frequently. Confirm current requirements on official government or embassy websites. Moving to China can be both exciting and challenging, particularly for families considering work, study, or reunification. With its rich culture and diverse opportunities, China attracts many expatriates. Understanding the immigration process and settling in will be essential for a easier move. Approach the first 90 days with an open mind and a willingness to adapt to new surroundings and customs.\n\nBefore booking travel, confirm your visa status and entry conditions. If you're relocating for work, study, or to join family, familiarizing yourself with local customs and regulations will help ease your transition into daily life. Be prepared for an adjustment period as you settle into your new home and integrate into the community. Last updated 2026-05-17Official immigration portal ↗ [https://en.nia.gov.cn/] Review due soon MigrantIQ research desk [/about/editorial/]3 min readData confidence: 82/100 11 published visa guides Save to planner Verify before you move MigrantIQ provides general migration information, not legal advice. Always verify critical steps with official government sources or a licensed advisor before paying fees or submitting documents. Terms [/terms/]Privacy [/privacy/]Report an issue [/contact/] AT A GLANCE: LIVING IN CHINA Quick signals for cost of living, salary, healthcare, and safety before you dig into visas and settlement. Capital Beijing Region Asia (Eastern Asia) Currency RMB Cost of Living Index 30.5 Net Monthly Salary 5452 Healthcare Universal/Insurance Safety Index N/A Rent Index 10.4 Quality Index 5.8 COST OF LIVING IN CHINA The cost of living in China is relatively low, with a cost of living index of 30.5. Housing costs are generally affordable, with a rent index of 10.4 compared to many Western countries. A typical net monthly salary is 5,452 RMB, which may cover living expenses, though costs vary by city and region. Major cities like Beijing and Shanghai tend to have higher costs than smaller towns.\n\nResearch specific areas to understand how your budget aligns with local prices, especially for housing, food, and transportation. CHINA COUNTRY PROFILE In-depth facts & data for living in China on this page· Updated 2026-06-02 8 sections Occupying an area of about 3.7 million square miles, the People's Republic of China (PRC) is the fourth-largest country in the world, after Canada and Russia. It shares borders with North Korea, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, Laos, and Vietnam.… Demographics & populationPopulation size, age structure, migration, ethnicity, language, education, and health indicatorsEconomyGDP, employment, industries, public finance, and currencyGovernment & politicsGovernment structure, legal system, citizenship, and international relationsGeography & environmentLocation, land area, terrain, climate, and natural resourcesTradeImports, exports, and trading partnersTravel & safetySafety, crime, medical care, and travel conditions for visitors and newcomersInfrastructureTransport, communications, and energyNational symbolsAnthem and national symbols For planning only. Always verify immigration and legal rules on official government sites. DEMOGRAPHICS & POPULATION IN CHINA: PLANNING NOTES 295 words of country-specific briefing for moving to China. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Demographics & population in China for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use China-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. China sits in Eastern Asia, Asia, with Beijing as the capital. Common working and school languages in the dataset include Standard Chinese or Mandarin (official, Putonghua, based on the Beijing dialect), Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghainese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects, minority languages (see Ethnic groups entry), note - Zhuang is official in Guangxi Zhuang, Yue is official in Guangdong, Mongolian is official in Nei Mongol, Uyghur is official in Xinjiang Uygur, Kyrgyz is official in Xinjiang Uyghur and and Tibetan is official in Xizang (Tibet). English proficiency is listed as medium. Population and age figures on this page are planning signals, not a substitute for census releases or visa eligibility rules. Occupying an area of about 3.7 million square miles, the People's Republic of China (PRC) is the fourth-largest country in the world, after Canada and Russia. It shares borders with North Kor Early practical steps people actually use in China include: Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel; Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required; Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps; Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels. Treat the list as a reminder, not a filing checklist. When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://en.nia.gov.cn/ (National Immigration Administration (NIA)) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Population overview; Age & family; Migration; Ethnicity & language; Education; Health & living conditions. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: DEMOGRAPHICS & POPULATION POPULATION OVERVIEW Show 6 6 facts — expand for details. Population 1,416,043,270 Population Growth Rate 0.23% Population Distribution * overwhelming majority of the population is found in the eastern half of the country * the west, with its vast mountainous and desert areas, remains sparsely populated * though ranked first in the world in total population, overall density is less than that of many other countries in Asia and Europe * high population density is found along the Yangtze and Yellow River valleys, the Xi Jiang River delta, the Sichuan Basin (around Chengdu), in and around Beijing, and the industrial area around Shenyang Urban Population * population: 64.6% of total population rate of * urbanization: 1.78% annual rate of change * note: data do not include Hong Kong and Macau Population in Major Urban Areas 29.211 million Shanghai, 21.766 million BEIJING (capital), 17.341 million Chongqing, 14.284 million Guangzhou, 14.239 million Tianjin, 13.073 million Shenzhen Population: Male/Female * male: 722,201,504 * female: 693,841,766 AGE & FAMILY Show 11 11 facts — expand for details. Age Structure * years: 16.3% (male 122,644,111/female 107,926,176) 15-64 [tel:1761564] * years: 69.3% (male 505,412,555/female 476,599,793) 65 years and * over: 14.4% (male 94,144,838/female 109,315,797) Median Age * total: 40.2 years * male: 39 years * female: 41.5 years Birth Rate - births/1,000 population 10 Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population 7.7 Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman 1.55 Gross reproduction rate 1 Child Marriage women married by age 15: 0.1% women married by age 18: 2.8% men married by age 18: 0.7% Contraceptive Prevalance Rate - female 12-49 84.5% Contraceptive Prevalence Rate - female 12-49 84.5% Currently married women (ages 15-49) 75.9% Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female * birth: 1.09 male(s)/female 0-14 * years: 1.14 male(s)/female 15-64 * years: 1.06 male(s)/female 65 years and * over: 0.86 male(s)/female total * population: 1.04 male(s)/female MIGRATION Hide Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population -0.1 ETHNICITY & LANGUAGE Hide Ethnic Groups Han Chinese 91.1%, ethnic minorities 8.9% (includes Zhang, Hui, Manchu, Uighur, Miao, Yi, Tujia, Tibetan, Mongol, Dong, Buyei, Yao, Bai, Korean, Hani, Li, Kazakh, Dai, and other nationalities) Language Note * Standard Chinese or Mandarin (official * Putonghua, based on the Beijing dialect), Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghainese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects, minority languages (see Ethnic groups entry) * note - Zhuang is official in Guangxi Zhuang, Yue is official in Guangdong, Mongolian is official in Nei Mongol, Uyghur is official in Xinjiang Uygur, Kyrgyz is official in Xinjiang Uyghur, and Tibetan is official in Xizang (Tibet) Nationality Noun * noun: Chinese (singular and plural) * adjective: Chinese EDUCATION Show 6 6 facts — expand for details. Literacy - total population 96.8% Literacy - male 98.5% Literacy - female 95.2% Literacy Definition age 15 and over can read and write Education Expenditures - percent of GDP 3.6% Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary) * total: 14 years * male: 14 years * female: 14 years HEALTH & LIVING CONDITIONS Show 14 14 facts — expand for details. Life Expectancy at Birth * population: 78.7 years * male: 76 years * female: 81.7 years Infant Mortality Rate * total: 6.2 deaths/1,000 live births * male: 6.7 deaths/1,000 live births * female: 5.7 deaths/1,000 live births Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births * total: 6.2 deaths/1,000 live births * male: 6.7 deaths/1,000 live births * female: 5.7 deaths/1,000 live births Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births 23 Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population 2.23 Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population 4.3 Health Expenditures - percent of GDP 5.6% Major Infectious Diseases - degree of risk * risk: high food or waterborne * diseases: bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever vectorborne * diseases: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, severe fever thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) soil contact * diseases: hantaviral hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) Obesity - adult prevalence rate 6.2% Tobacco Use * total: 25.6% * male: 49.4% * female: 1.7% Alcohol consumption per capita * total: 4.48 liters of pure alcohol * beer: 1.66 liters of pure alcohol * wine: 0.18 liters of pure alcohol * spirits: 2.63 liters of pure alcohol other * alcohols: 0 liters of pure alcohol Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved * improved: urban: 97.3% of population * rural: 91.5% of population * total: 95.1% of population * unimproved: urban: 2.7% of population * rural: 8.5% of population * total: 4.9% of population Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved * improved: urban: 97.6% of population * rural: 90.6% of population * total: 94.9% of population * unimproved: urban: 2.4% of population * rural: 9.4% of population * total: 5.1% of population Underweight - percent of children under five years 2.4% ECONOMY IN CHINA: PLANNING NOTES 222 words of country-specific briefing for moving to China. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Economy in China for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use China-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. People comparing China with other destinations usually start with wages, rent, and tax, not headline GDP. GDP per capita in the planning dataset is about 15,400. Recent growth is listed at 6.6 percent. Unemployment is listed at 4.2 percent. A typical net monthly salary signal is 5,452. The cost-of-living index is 31. The rent index is 10. A city-centre 1-bed rent signal is 333. A monthly groceries signal is 174. Purchasing-power index: 94. Quality-of-life index: 6. Local currency code: RMB. City prices vary, and these indexes do not replace a job offer or a proof-of-funds check. Occupying an area of about 3.7 million square miles, the People's Republic of China (PRC) is the fourth-largest country in the world, after Canada and Russia. It shares borders with North Kor When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://en.nia.gov.cn/ (National Immigration Administration (NIA)) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Economic overview; GDP & growth; Prices & money; Employment & labor; Labor by occupation; Public finance. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: ECONOMY ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Economic Overview Since the late 1970s, China has moved from a closed, centrally planned system to a more market-oriented one that plays a major global role. China has implemented reforms in a gradualist fashion, resulting in efficiency gains that have contributed to a more than tenfold increase in GDP since 1978. Reforms began with the phaseout of collectivized agriculture and expanded to include the gradual liberalization of prices, fiscal decentralization, increased autonomy for state enterprises, growth of the private sector, development of stock markets and a modern banking system, and opening to foreign trade and investment. China continues to pursue an industrial policy, state support of key sectors, and a restrictive investment regime. From 2013 to 2017, China had one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, averaging slightly more than 7% real growth per year. Measured on a purchasing power parity (PPP) basis that adjusts for price differences, China in 2017 stood as the largest economy in the world, surpassing the United States in 2014 for the first time in modern history. China became the world's largest exporter in 2010, and the largest trading nation in 2013. Still, China's per capita income is below the world average. In July 2005 moved to an exchange rate system that references a basket of currencies. From mid-2005 to late 2008, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated more than 20% against the US dollar, but the exchange rate remained virtually pegged to the dollar from the onset of the global financial crisis until June 2010, when Beijing announced it would resume a gradual appreciation. From 2013 until early 2015, the renminbi held steady against the dollar, but it depreciated 13% from mid-2015 until end-2016 amid strong capital outflows; in 2017 the RMB resumed appreciating against the dollar – roughly 7% from end-of-2016 to end-of-2017. In 2015, the People’s Bank of China announced it would continue to carefully push for full convertibility of the renminbi after the currency was accepted as part of the IMF’s special drawing rights basket. However, since late 2015 the Chinese Government has strengthened capital controls and oversight of overseas investments to better manage the exchange rate and maintain financial stability. The Chinese Government faces numerous economic challenges including: (a) reducing its high domestic savings rate and correspondingly low domestic household consumption; (b) managing its high corporate debt burden to maintain financial stability; (c) controlling off-balance sheet local government debt used to finance infrastructure stimulus; (d) facilitating higher-wage job opportunities for the aspiring middle class, including rural migrants and college graduates, while maintaining competitiveness; (e) dampening speculative investment in the real estate sector without sharply slowing the economy; (f) reducing industrial overcapacity; and (g) raising productivity growth rates through the more efficient allocation of capital and state-support for innovation. Economic development has progressed further in coastal provinces than in the interior, and by 2016 more than 169.3 million migrant workers and their dependents had relocated to urban areas to find work. One consequence of China’s population control policy known as the "one-child policy" - which was relaxed in 2016 to permit all families to have two children - is that China is now one of the most rapidly aging countries in the world. Deterioration in the environment - notably air pollution, soil erosion, and the steady fall of the water table, especially in the North - is another long-term problem. China continues to lose arable land because of erosion and urbanization. The Chinese Government is seeking to add energy production capacity from sources other than coal and oil, focusing on natural gas, nuclear, and clean energy development. In 2016, China ratified the Paris Agreement, a multilateral agreement to combat climate change, and committed to peak its carbon dioxide emissions between 2025 and 2030. The government's 13th Five-Year Plan, unveiled in March 2016, emphasizes the need to increase innovation and boost domestic consumption to make the economy less dependent on government investment, exports, and heavy industry. However, China has made more progress in subsidizing innovation than rebalancing the economy. Beijing has committed to giving the market a more decisive role in allocating resources, but the Chinese Government’s policies continue to favor state-owned enterprises and emphasize stability. Chinese leaders in 2010 pledged to double China’s GDP by 2020, and the 13th Five-Year Plan includes annual economic growth targets of at least 6.5% through 2020 to achieve that goal. In recent years, China has renewed its support for state-owned enterprises in sectors considered important to "economic security," explicitly looking to foster globally competitive industries. Chinese leaders also have undermined some market-oriented refor Industries * World leader in gross value of industrial output * mining and ore processing, iron, steel, aluminum, and other metals, coal * machine building * armaments * textiles and apparel * petroleum * cement * chemicals * fertilizers * consumer products (including footwear) GDP - per capita (PPP) $15,400.00 (USD) GDP - real growth rate 6.6% GDP & GROWTH Show 10 10 facts — expand for details. GDP - Gross Domestic Product (PPP) $23,009,780,000,000 (USD) GDP Per Capita $15,400.00 (USD) GDP - real growth rate 6.6% GDP - official exchange rate $14,327,359,000,000 (USD) GDP - official exchange rate note Because China's exchange rate is determined by fiat rather than by market forces, the official exchange rate measure of GDP is not an accurate measure of China's output GDP at the official exchange rate substantially understates the actual level of China GDP - composition, by end use * consumption: 38.7% Government * consumption: 14.2% Investment in fixed * capital: 42.3% Investment in * inventories: 1.5% Exports of goods and * services: 20.5% Imports of goods and * services: -17.2% GDP by Sector- agriculture 8.6% GDP by Sector- Industry 40.7% GDP by Sector- services 50.7% Industrial Growth Rate 6.1% PRICES & MONEY Show 5 5 facts — expand for details. Inflation Rate 2.3% Exchange Rate per US Dollar 6.626 Currency Name and Code Renminbi yuan (RMB) Fiscal Year Calendar Year Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate 4.4% EMPLOYMENT & LABOR Show 6 6 facts — expand for details. Labor Force 805,900,000 Unemployment Rate 4.2% Unemployment - note Data is for registered urban unemployment, which excludes private enterprises and migrants Major Industries * World leader in gross value of industrial output * mining and ore processing, iron, steel, aluminum, and other metals, coal * machine building * armaments * textiles and apparel * petroleum * cement * chemicals * fertilizers * consumer products (including footwear) Agriculture Products * World leader in gross value of agricultural output * rice, wheat, potatoes, corn, peanuts, tea, millet, barley, apples, cotton, oilseed * pork * fish Population Below Poverty Line 6.1% LABOR BY OCCUPATION Show 3 3 facts — expand for details. Labor Force By Occupation- agriculture 33.6% Labor Force By Occupation- industry 30.3% Labor Force By Occupation- services 36.1% PUBLIC FINANCE Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Annual Budget $2,465,000,000,000 (USD) Public Debt (% of GDP) 20.1% Budget Surplus or Deficit - percent of GDP -3.8% Taxes and other revenues - percent of GDP 21.6% GOVERNMENT & POLITICS IN CHINA: PLANNING NOTES 229 words of country-specific briefing for moving to China. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Government & politics in China for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use China-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. China's government and legal structure matters for visas, ID, tax residence, and later naturalization. The immigration authority in our records is National Immigration Administration (NIA). Confirm current forms and fees on https://en.nia.gov.cn/. In the planning dataset, permanent residence is listed at 41500 years of qualifying stay; dual citizenship is listed as restricted. Occupying an area of about 3.7 million square miles, the People's Republic of China (PRC) is the fourth-largest country in the world, after Canada and Russia. It shares borders with North Kor Early practical steps people actually use in China include: Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel; Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required; Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps; Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels. Treat the list as a reminder, not a filing checklist. When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://en.nia.gov.cn/ (National Immigration Administration (NIA)) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Identity & names; Political system; Capital & time; International role. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: GOVERNMENT & POLITICS IDENTITY & NAMES Show 8 8 facts — expand for details. Full Country Name People's Republic of China Country Name China Local - Long Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo Local - Short Zhongguo Abbreviation PRC Etymology- history of name English name derives from the Qin (Chin) rulers of the 3rd century B.C., who comprised the first imperial dynasty of ancient China; the Chinese name Zhongguo translates as "Central Nation" or "Middle Kingdom" Independence * 1 October 1949 (People's Republic of China established) * notable earlier dates: 221 B.C. (unification under the Qin Dynasty) * 1 January 1912 (Qing Dynasty replaced by the Republic of China) National Holiday National Day (anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China), 1 October (1949) POLITICAL SYSTEM Show 10 10 facts — expand for details. Government Type communist party-led state Constitution * history: several previous; latest promulgated 4 December 1982 * amendments: proposed by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress or supported by more than one fifth of the National People’s Congress membership; passage requires more than two-thirds majority vote of the Congress membership; amended several times, last in 2018 Legal System: * civil law influenced by Soviet and continental European civil law systems * legislature retains power to interpret statutes * note - on 28 May 2020, the National People's Congress adopted the PRC Civil Code, which codifies personal relations and property relations Executive Branch: * chief of state: President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President HAN Zheng (since 10 March 2023) * head of government: Premier LI Qiang (since 11 March 2023) * cabinet: State Council appointed by National People's Congress * elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress; election last held on 10 March 2023 (next to be held in March 2028); premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress * election results: 2023: XI Jinping reelected president; National People's Congress vote - 2,952 (unanimously); HAN Zheng elected vice president with 2,952 votes 2018: XI Jinping reelected president; National People's Congress vote - 2,970 (unanimously); WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,969 votes * note: ultimate authority rests with the Communist Party Central Committee’s 25-member Political Bureau (Politburo) and its seven-member Standing Committee; XI Jinping holds the three most powerful positions as party general secretary, state president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission Legislative Branch: * Description: unicameral National People's Congress (NPC) or Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui (maximum of 3,000 seats; members indirectly elected by municipal, regional, and provincial people's congresses, and the People's Liberation Army; members serve 5-year terms); * Note: in practice, only members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), its 8 allied independent parties, and CCP-approved independent candidates are elected * Elections: the 14th NPC convened on 5 March 2023; the 15th NPC will convene in March 2028 * Election Results: percent of vote - NA; seats by party - NA; the 14th NPC consists of 2,977 delegates; 2,187 men, 790 women, percent of women 26.5% Judicial Branch: * office: chief justice appointed by the People's National Congress (NPC); limited to 2 consecutive 5-year-terms; other justices and judges nominated by the chief justice and appointed by the Standing Committee of the NPC; term of other justices and judges determined by the NPC * subordinate courts: Higher People's Courts; Intermediate People's Courts; District and County People's Courts; Autonomous Region People's Courts; International Commercial Courts; Special People's Courts for military, maritime, transportation, and forestry issues Regions or States: 23 provinces (sheng, singular and plural), 5 autonomous regions (zizhiqu, singular and plural), 4 municipalities (shi, singular and plural), and two special administrative regions (tebie xingzhengqu, singular and plural) provinces: Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Jilin, Liaoning, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Zhejiang; (see note on Taiwan) autonomous regions: Guangxi, Nei Mongol (Inner Mongolia), Ningxia, Xinjiang Uyghur, Xizang (Tibet) municipalities: Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Tianjin special administrative regions: Hong Kong, Macau note: China considers Taiwan its 23rd province; see separate entries for the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau Political Parties and Leaders: * Chinese Communist Party or CCP [XI Jinping] * Note: China has 8 nominally independent small parties controlled by the CCP Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Citizenship Criteria: * birth: no citizenship by descent * only: least one parent must be a citizen of China dual citizenship * recognized: no residency requirement for * naturalization: while naturalization is theoretically possible, in practical terms it is extremely difficult; residency is required but not specified CAPITAL & TIME Hide Capital Name Beijing Capital - geographic coordinate 39 55 N, 116 23 E Capital Time Difference UTC+8 (13 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) time zone note: China is the largest country (in terms of area) with just one time zone; before 1949 it was divided into five INTERNATIONAL ROLE Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. International Organization Participation: * ADB * AfDB (nonregional member) * APEC * Arctic Council (observer) * ARF * ASEAN (dialogue partner) * BIS * BRICS * CDB * CICA * EAS * FAO * FATF * G-20 * G-24 (observer) * G-5 * G-77 * IADB * IAEA * IBRD * ICAO * ICC (national committees) * ICRM * IDA * IFAD * IFC * IFRCS * IHO * ILO * IMF * IMO * IMSO * Interpol * IOC * IOM (observer) * IPU * ISO * ITSO * ITU * LAIA (observer) * MIGA * MINURSO * MONUSCO * NAM (observer) * NSG * OAS (observer) * OPCW * Pacific Alliance (observer) * PCA * PIF (partner) * SAARC (observer) * SCO * SICA (observer) * UN * UNAMID * UNCTAD * UNESCO * UNFICYP * UNHCR * UNHRC * UNIDO * UNIFIL * UNISFA * UNMIL * UNMISS * UNOCI * UNOOSA * UN Security Council (permanent) * UNTSO * UNWTO * UPU * WCO * WHO * WIPO * WMO * WTO * ZC International Law Organization Participation: has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt Diplomatic Representation from US: * Chief of Mission: Ambassador Nicholas BURNS (since 2 April 2022) * Embassy: 55 An Jia Lou Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600 * Mailing Address: 7300 Beijing Place, Washington DC 20521-7300 [tel:205217300] * Telephone: [86] (10) 8531-3000 [tel:1085313000] * FAX: [86] (10) 8531-4200 [tel:1085314200] * Email: BeijingACS@state.gov * Website: https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/ [https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/] * Consulate(s) General: Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, Wuhan; note - the Chinese Government ordered closure of the US consulate in Chengdu in late July 2020 Diplomatic Representation in the US: * Chief of Mission: Ambassador XIE Feng (since 30 June 2023) * Chancery: 3505 International Place NW, Washington, DC 20008 * Telephone: [1] (202) 495-2266 [tel:2024952266] * FAX: [1] (202) 495-2138 [tel:2024952138] * Email: chinaemppress_us@mfa.gov.cn * Website: http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/ [http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/] * Consulate(s) General: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco; note - the US ordered closure of the Houston consulate in late July 2020 GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENT IN CHINA: PLANNING NOTES 156 words of country-specific briefing for moving to China. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Geography & environment in China for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use China-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. China's capital is Beijing in Eastern Asia, Asia. Traffic keeps to the right. Geography here is for settlement planning: climate, distance to work, and which city you can actually afford, not a travel brochure. Occupying an area of about 3.7 million square miles, the People's Republic of China (PRC) is the fourth-largest country in the world, after Canada and Russia. It shares borders with North Kor When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://en.nia.gov.cn/ (National Immigration Administration (NIA)) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Location & size; Physical geography; Climate & time; Climate; Environment. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENT LOCATION & SIZE Show 8 8 facts — expand for details. Geographic Location Asia Geographic Coordinates 35 00 N, 105 00 E Total Area 3,705,387 Square Miles 9,596,961 Square Kilometers Land Area 3,694,939 Square Miles 9,569,901 Square Kilometers Water Area 10,448 Square Miles 27,060 Square Kilometers Land Boundaries 13,743 Miles 22,117 Kilometers Border Countries Afghanistan 76 km, Bhutan 470 km, Burma 2,185 km, India 3,380 km, Kazakhstan 1,533 km, North Korea 1,416 km, Kyrgyzstan 858 km, Laos 423 km, Mongolia 4,677 km, Nepal 1,236 km, Pakistan 523 km, Russia (northeast) 3,605 km, Russia (northwest) 40 km, Tajikistan 414 km, Vietnam 1,281 km Coastline 9,010 Miles 14,500 Kilometers PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Show 7 7 facts — expand for details. Terrain Mostly mountains, high plateaus, and deserts in the west; plains, deltas, and hills in east Highest Point 8,850 Meters Highest Point Location Mount Everest 8,850 m (highest point in Asia) Lowest Point -154 Meters Lowest Point Location Turpan Pendi -154 m Natural Resources Coal, iron ore, petroleum, natural gas, mercury, tin, tungsten, antimony, manganese, molybdenum, vanadium, magnetite, aluminum, lead, zinc, rare earth elements, uranium, hydropower potential (world's largest) Irrigated Land 243,004 Square Miles 629,380 Square Kilometers CLIMATE & TIME Hide Time Zone UTC+8 (13 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) time zone note: China is the largest country (in terms of area) with just one time zone; before 1949 it was divided into five CLIMATE Show 5 5 facts — expand for details. Climate The country lies almost entirely in the temperate zone. Only Hainan Province and the southernmost portions of Yunnan and Guangdong Provinces and the Zhuang Autonomous Region of Guangxi lie within the tropics. A monsoon climate is a major influence in the south. The north and west have a typical continental climate, although winters are extremely dry and summers quite rainy. During summer, warm, moist, maritime air masses bring heavy rains to eastern China, and hot, humid, summer weather is typical. Winter offers a sharp contrast when cold, dry Siberian air masses dominate and often reach the southern provinces. Little precipitation falls during the colder months; clear days with low humidity and low temperatures are the norm. Terrain Mostly mountains, high plateaus, and deserts in the west; plains, deltas, and hills in east Location Eastern Asia, bordering the East China Sea, Korea Bay, Yellow Sea, and South China Sea, between North Korea and Vietnam Total Area 3,705,387 Square Miles 9,596,961 Square Kilometers Border Countries Afghanistan 76 km, Bhutan 470 km, Burma 2,185 km, India 3,380 km, Kazakhstan 1,533 km, North Korea 1,416 km, Kyrgyzstan 858 km, Laos 423 km, Mongolia 4,677 km, Nepal 1,236 km, Pakistan 523 km, Russia (northeast) 3,605 km, Russia (northwest) 40 km, Tajikistan 414 km, Vietnam 1,281 km ENVIRONMENT Hide Environment - Current Issues * Air pollution (greenhouse gases, sulfur dioxide particulates) from reliance on coal produces acid rain * water shortages, particularly in the north * water pollution from untreated wastes * deforestation * estimated loss of one-fifth of agricultural land since 1949 to soil erosion and economic development * desertification * trade in endangered species Environment - International Agreements Party To: Antarctic-Environmental Protocol, Antarctic Treaty, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94, Wetlands, Whaling Signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements TRADE IN CHINA: PLANNING NOTES 159 words of country-specific briefing for moving to China. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Trade in China for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use China-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Trade figures for China help explain which industries hire, which ports matter, and how imported goods show up in grocery prices. Settlements and contracts usually run in RMB. They are not a visa pathway. Work permission still depends on the destination's immigration rules. Occupying an area of about 3.7 million square miles, the People's Republic of China (PRC) is the fourth-largest country in the world, after Canada and Russia. It shares borders with North Kor When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://en.nia.gov.cn/ (National Immigration Administration (NIA)) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Trade overview; Trading partners; Partners (summary). Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: TRADE TRADE OVERVIEW Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Exports $2,011,000,000,000 (USD) Imports $1,437,000,000,000 (USD) Major Exports Electrical and other machinery, including data processing equipment, apparel, furniture, textiles, integrated circuits Major Imports * Electrical and other machinery, oil and mineral fuels * nuclear reactor, boiler, and machinery components * optical and medical equipment, metal ores, motor vehicles * soybeans TRADING PARTNERS Hide Top Export Partners United States 18%, Hong Kong 14.6%, Japan 6%, South Korea 4.5% Top Import Partners South Korea 10.9%, United States 9%, Japan 8.9%, Germany 5.5%, Australia 4.1% PARTNERS (SUMMARY) Hide Export Partners United States 18%, Hong Kong 14.6%, Japan 6%, South Korea 4.5% Import Partners South Korea 10.9%, United States 9%, Japan 8.9%, Germany 5.5%, Australia 4.1% TRAVEL & SAFETY IN CHINA: PLANNING NOTES 234 words of country-specific briefing for moving to China. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Travel & safety in China for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use China-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Safety in China is local. Neighbourhood, night transport, and documentation checks matter more than a single country score. Tap water is listed as generally safe in the planning dataset. Healthcare system type: Universal/Insurance. Immigrant health access note: Limited. Health coverage waiting period in the dataset: 180 days. Read current travel advice from your origin government before you book. Occupying an area of about 3.7 million square miles, the People's Republic of China (PRC) is the fourth-largest country in the world, after Canada and Russia. It shares borders with North Kor Early practical steps people actually use in China include: Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel; Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required; Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps; Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels. Treat the list as a reminder, not a filing checklist. When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://en.nia.gov.cn/ (National Immigration Administration (NIA)) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Before you travel; Crime & law; Health & roads. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: TRAVEL & SAFETY BEFORE YOU TRAVEL Show 2 2 facts — expand for details. Country Description The People's Republic of China was established on October 1, 1949, with Beijing as its capital city. With well over 1.3 billion citizens, China is the world's most populous country and the fourth-largest in terms of territory. Although political power remains centralized in the Chinese Communist Party, China is undergoing profound economic and social changes. Modern tourist facilities are available in major cities, but many facilities in smaller provincial cities and rural areas may be below international standards. Safety & Security For most visitors, China remains a very safe country. Petty street crime is the most common safety concern for U.S. citizens in China. However, business disputes between U.S. citizens and Chinese business partners can result in a physical confrontation or kidnapping. If you feel that your personal safety is in danger in the course of a business dispute, you should contact the local police immediately. The Chinese authorities are responsible for the safety and security of all residents and travelers to China and it is important to report your concerns to the local police. Some parts of the country are restricted or you may need a special permit to travel there. Please keep in mind that you are a guest in a foreign country where U.S. laws do not apply. You are subject to Chinese law and legal procedures. Violent crime is not common in China, but violent demonstrations can erupt without warning, and in past years there have been some fatal bombings and explosions which could pose a random threat to foreign visitors in the area. The vast majority of these local incidents are related to disputes over land seizures, social issues, employment disputes, environmental problems, or conflicts involving ethnic minorities. Some incidents have become large-scale and involved criminal activity, including hostage-taking and vandalism. CRIME & LAW Show 2 2 facts — expand for details. Crime When visiting China, you should always take routine safety precautions and pay attention to your surroundings. Petty theft remains the most prevalent type of crime encountered. Pickpockets target tourists at sightseeing destinations, airports, crowded subways, markets, and stores. Make sure you guard your passport and wallet, as most incidents tend to involve items kept in back pockets, backpacks, or bags/purses swung over a shoulder or set down in a taxi, another vehicle, a restaurant, or a shop. Narcotics-related crimes and use are also on the rise in China. Chinese law enforcement authorities have little tolerance for illegal drugs, and they periodically conduct widespread sweeps of bar and nightclub districts, targeting narcotics distributors and drug users. Expatriates from various countries have been detained in such police actions. Con artists targeting visitors are also common in popular tourist sites. A common scam involves younger Chinese "English students," often women or a couple, offering a local tour and an invitation to tea at a nearby restaurant. When the bill comes, the restaurant owners force victims to pay an exorbitant bill before they can leave the premises. Taxi drivers, especially at airports, sometimes target arriving travelers, refusing to use the meter or claiming they are a limousine and can charge higher fares. Always have the name of your destination written in Chinese to show the driver, and get a receipt when you arrive at your destination. It is a good practice to keep valuables such as purses, camera bags, and computer cases next to you or in your lap rather than in a less-accessible area of the taxi. Ask the driver to remove the bags from the trunk before you get out of the taxi and before you pay, so he cannot drive away with your luggage. Do not buy counterfeit or pirated goods, even if they are widely available. Not only are the bootlegs illegal in the United States, but if you purchase them, you may also be breaking local law. Some U.S. citizens report that items purchased, even at state-owned or museum stores, believed to be antiques or genuine gems are later determined to be reproductions. Counterfeit currency is a significant concern in China. Cab drivers and businesses have given many people, not just tourists, counterfeit currency. Carrying small bills or using exact change, particularly in taxis, can help protect you. Some merchants will switch a large bill with a counterfeit bill and return it to you, claiming that you passed them the counterfeit bill. If you must pay with RMB 100 bills, it may be useful to note the last few serial numbers before paying in case they get switched. There have been cases of people receiving counterfeit bills from free-standing ATMs. Use only ATMs at financial institutions or those recommended by your hotel. Political protest is not legal or permitted in China and is rarely encountered by foreigners. Travelers who have attempted to engage in political protest activities in public places have been deported quickly, in some cases at their own expense, usually before the U.S. Embassy is aware of the situation. Participating in unauthorized political activities or protests against Chinese policy in China may result in lengthy detentions and may impact your eligibility for future visas to visit China. Foreigners engaging in pro-Falun Gong or pro-Tibetan activities have been detained or immediately deported from China, usually at their own expense, after being questioned. Several reported they were subject to interrogations and were physically abused during detention. In addition, some alleged that personal property, including clothing, cameras, and computers, was not returned. U.S. citizens have been detained and expelled for distributing religious literature. Chinese customs authorities have enforced strict regulations concerning the importation of religious literature, including Bibles. If you bring religious literature with you, it should be a "reasonable Criminal Penalties While you are traveling in China, you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different than our own. There are also some things that might be legal in the country you visit, but still illegal in the United States. For example, you can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States. If you break local laws in China, your U.S. passport will not help you avoid arrest or prosecution. It is very important to know what is legal and what is not wherever you go. China gives the police the authority to detain and deport foreigners for a wide variety of reasons, including engaging in prohibited religious activities and soliciting prostitutes. If you do not have your passport with you, you may be taken in for questioning. China has strict laws against driving under the influence of alcohol that can lead to immediate detention on a criminal charge. If you are arrested in China, the U.S.-China Consular Convention requires Chinese authorities to notify the U.S. HEALTH & ROADS Show 2 2 facts — expand for details. Medical Facilities The standards of medical care in China are not equivalent to those in the United States. If you plan to travel outside of major Chinese cities, you should consider making special preparations. Travelers have reported difficulty passing through customs inspection when arriving with large quantities of prescription medications. If you regularly take over-the-counter or prescription medication, bring your own supply in the original container, including each drug's generic name, and carry the doctor's prescription with you. Many commonly-used U.S. drugs and medications are not available in China, and some that bear names that are the same as or similar to prescription medications from the United States may not contain the same ingredients or may be counterfeit. If you try to have medications sent to you from outside China, you may have problems getting them released by Chinese Customs, and/or you may have to pay high customs duties. Reuse of medical supplies such as syringes and needles or poor sterilization practices are problems in China, contributing to the transmission of diseases such as hepatitis, which is endemic in China. To avoid contamination, travelers should always ask doctors and dentists to use sterilized equipment and be prepared to pay for new syringe needles in hospitals or clinics. In emergencies, Chinese ambulances are often slow to arrive, and most do not have sophisticated medical equipment or trained responders. In most parts of China, helicopter evacuations are not commercially available. Many travelers choose to take taxis or other vehicles to the nearest major hospital rather than wait for ambulances to arrive. Most hospitals demand cash payment or a deposit in advance for admission, procedures, or emergencies, although a few hospitals in major cities may accept credit cards. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and a few other large cities have medical facilities with some international staff. Many hospitals in major Chinese cities have so-called VIP wards (gaogan bingfang). Most VIP wards provide medical services to foreigners and have some English-speaking staff. However, even in the VIP/foreigner wards of major hospitals, you may have difficulty due to cultural, language, and regulatory differences. In China, it is customary for patients' families to help care for them in the hospital and to supply their toiletries, paper supplies, and meals. Hospitals often refuse to perform surgery or administer treatment without the written consent of the patient's family, even if they are not in China, and doctors frequently will only tell the family members the patient's diagnosis and prognosis, but will not discuss it with the patient. Physicians and hospitals sometimes refuse to give U.S. patients copies of their Chinese hospital medical records, including laboratory test results, scans, and x-rays. Mental health facilities or medications are not widely available in China. If you are traveling to or studying abroad in China, before you go, put a plan in place for managing your mental health. In most rural areas, only rudimentary medical facilities are available, often with poorly trained personnel who have little medical equipment and medications. Rural clinics are often reluctant to accept responsibility for treating foreigners, even in emergency situations. If you elect to have surgery or other medical services performed in China, be aware that there is little legal recourse to protect you in case of medical malpractice. The U.S. Embassy and consulates general in China maintain lists of local English-speaking doctors and hospitals, which are published on their respective American Citizens Services web pages. Most roads and towns in Tibet, Qinghai, parts of Xinjiang, and western Sichuan are situated at altitudes over 10,000 feet. If you plan to travel in these areas, you should seek medical advice in advance of travel, allow time for acclimatization to the high altitude, and remain alert to signs of altitude sickness. Traffic Safety While in China, you will encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. Rules, regulations, and conditions vary greatly throughout China, but a general rule of thumb is that traffic safety is poor, and driving in China can be dangerous. Traffic is chaotic and largely unregulated, and right-of-way and other courtesies are usually ignored. The average Chinese driver has fewer than five years of experience behind the wheel and the rate of traffic accidents in China, including fatal accidents, is among the highest in the world. Cars, bicycles, motorbikes, trucks, and buses often treat road signs and signals as advisory rather than mandatory. Pedestrians never have the right of way, and you should always be careful while traveling in, or even walking near, traffic. Child safety seats are not widely available in China, and most taxis and other cars do not have seat belts in the back seats. Motorcycle and bicycle accidents are frequent and often serious. If you decide to ride a bike or motorcycle, wear a helmet. You may not drive in China using your U.S. driver's license or an international license. If you have a resident permit, you can apply for a PRC driver's license, although regulations for obtaining a license vary from province to province. Liability issues and the difficulty of passing the driver's test may make it preferable to employ a local driver. If you are involved in a traffic accident, stay calm; road altercations sometimes turn violent quickly. The safest course is to call the police and wait for them. Even minor traffic accidents can become major public dramas. In some instances, bystanders have surrounded accident scenes and nominated themselves to be an ad hoc jury. The parties involved in an accident may offer money to the crowd in exchange for favorable consideration. If there are no injuries and damage is minimal, the parties often come to an agreement on the spot. If no agreement is reached and the police are called, the police may mediate or conduct an on-site investigation requiring those involved to come to the police station to sign statements. Unresolved disputes are handled by the courts. In cases where there are injuries, the driver whose vehicle is determined to have inflicted the injury will often be held at least partially liable for the injured person's medical costs regardless of actual responsibility for the accident. Many foreigners have been involved in incidents where the victims appear to have purposely caused accidents and claimed to have been injured in order to get payment for their supposed damages and medical care. When foreigners are involved in an accident, the police will sometimes hold their passports until the other parties are satisfied with the compensation they receive. INFRASTRUCTURE IN CHINA: PLANNING NOTES 160 words of country-specific briefing for moving to China. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Infrastructure in China for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use China-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Infrastructure in China affects commute time, remote work, and whether a city is livable in the first 90 days. Typical internet speed in the dataset is 180 Mbps. Airports, rail, and roads on this page are inventory, not a promise that your neighbourhood is well served. Occupying an area of about 3.7 million square miles, the People's Republic of China (PRC) is the fourth-largest country in the world, after Canada and Russia. It shares borders with North Kor When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://en.nia.gov.cn/ (National Immigration Administration (NIA)) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Transportation; Pipelines; Communications; Energy. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSPORTATION Show 8 8 facts — expand for details. Airports - total 507 Airports with Paved Runways 463 Heliports 47 Railways 53,438 Miles 86,000 Kilometers Roadways- total 2,551,590 Miles 4,106,387 Kilometers Roadways- paved 2,146,147 Miles 3,453,890 Kilometers Waterways 68,351 Miles 110,000 Kilometers Ports and Terminals Dalian, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Qingdao, Qinhuangdao, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tianjin PIPELINES Show 6 6 facts — expand for details. Pipelines: Condensate 6 Miles 9 Kilometers Pipelines: Gas 30,138 Miles 48,502 Kilometers Pipelines: Oil 14,336 Miles 23,072 Kilometers Pipelines: Oil/Gas/Water 19 Miles 31 Kilometers Pipelines: Refined Products 9,506 Miles 15,298 Kilometers Pipelines: Water 6 Miles 9 Kilometers COMMUNICATIONS Show 7 7 facts — expand for details. Telephones 285,115,000 Cell Phones 986,253,000 Internet Users 389,000,000 Internet Country Code .cn Internet Hosts 20,602,000 Broadcast Media * All broadcast media are owned by, or affiliated with, the Communist Party of China or a government agency * no privately owned TV or radio stations * state-run Chinese Central TV, provincial, and municipal stations offer more than 2,000 channels * the Central Propaganda Department lists subjects that are off limits to domestic broadcast media with the government maintaining authority to approve all programming * foreign-made TV programs must be approved prior to broadcast Telephone System * Assessment: domestic and international services are increasingly available for private use; unevenly distributed domestic system serves principal cities, industrial centers, and many towns; China continues to develop its telecommunications infrastructure; China in the summer of 2008 began a major restructuring of its telecommunications industry, resulting in the consolidation of its six telecom service operators to three, China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom, each providing both fixed-line and mobile services * Domestic: interprovincial fiber-optic trunk lines and cellular telephone systems have been installed; mobile-cellular subscribership is increasing rapidly; the number of Internet users exceeded 564 million by the end of 2012; a domestic satellite system with several earth stations is in place * International: country code - 86; a number of submarine cables provide connectivity to Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the US; satellite earth stations - 7 (5 Intelsat - 4 Pacific Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean; 1 Intersputnik - Indian Ocean region; and 1 Inmarsat - Pacific and Indian Ocean regions) ENERGY Show 14 14 facts — expand for details. Electricity Consumption- Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 4,693,000,000,000 Electricity Exports- Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 17,650,000,000 Electricity Imports- Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 6,874,000,000 Electricity Production- Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 4,940,000,000,000 Natural Gas Consumption - Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 150,000,000,000 Natural Gas Exports- Cubic Meters (cu m) 2,400,000,000 Natural Gas Imports- Cubic Meters (cu m) 53,000,000,000 Natural Gas Production- Cubic Meters (cu m) 117,100,000,000 Natural Gas Reserves- Cubic Meters (cu m) 3,100,000,000,000 Oil Consumption- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 9,790,000 Oil Exports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 33,000 Oil Imports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 5,664,000 Oil Production- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 4,150,000 Oil Reserves- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 17,300,000,000 NATIONAL SYMBOLS IN CHINA: PLANNING NOTES 142 words of country-specific briefing for moving to China. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. National symbols in China for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use China-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. National symbols for China are background for civic life and ceremonies. They do not change visa rules. Use the government and visa pages for status, work, and stay conditions. Occupying an area of about 3.7 million square miles, the People's Republic of China (PRC) is the fourth-largest country in the world, after Canada and Russia. It shares borders with North Kor When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://en.nia.gov.cn/ (National Immigration Administration (NIA)) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: National anthem. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: NATIONAL SYMBOLS NATIONAL ANTHEM Show 3 3 facts — expand for details. Anthem History March of the Volunteers was written in 1935, with lyrics by the poet Tian Han and music by the composer Nie Er. It was originally the theme song of the film "Sons and Daughters in a Time of Storm," which tells the story of those who went to the front to fight the Japanese invaders in northeast China in the 1930s. Decided upon as the provisional national anthem of the new China on September 27, 1949, but banned during the Cultural Revolution, it was restored to its original form and officially adopted as the national anthem of the People's Republic of China on December 4, 1982. This musical march is more commonly known by the name "Zhongguo Guoge," the Chinese National Song. Anthem Lyrics Yiyongjun Jinxingqu (Native in Pinyin) by TIAN Han/NIE Er Qilai! Buyuanzuo nulide renmen! Ba womende xierou, zhucheng women xinde changcheng! Zhonghua minzu daole zuiweixiande shihou, meigeren beipozhe fachu zuihoude housheng. Qilai! Qilai! Qilai! Women wanzhong yixing, maozhe dirende paohuo qianjin! Maozhe dirende paohuo qianjin! Qianjin! Qianjin! Jin! Anthem Lyrics English The March of the Volunteers (Native in Pinyin) by TIAN Han/NIE Er Arise, ye who refuse to be slaves! Let us amount our flesh and blood towards our new Great Wall! The Chinese nation faces its greatest peril, The thundering roar of our people will be heard! Arise! Arise! Arise! We are many, but our hearts beat as one! Selflessly braving the enemy's gunfire, march on! Selflessly braving the enemy's gunfire, march on! March on! March on! on! Verified immigration updates for China → [/countries/china/immigration-updates/] GOVERNMENT JOBS IN CHINA * China Government Jobs [/government-jobs/government-careers-cn/] · National Public Service (China gateway) All government jobs for China → [/government-jobs/?country=china] OFFICIAL LANGUAGES IN CHINA Standard Chinese or Mandarin (officialPutonghuabased on the Beijing dialect)Yue (Cantonese)Wu (Shanghainese)Minbei (Fuzhou)Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese)XiangGanHakka dialectsminority languages (see Ethnic groups entry)note - Zhuang is official in Guangxi ZhuangYue is official in GuangdongMongolian is official in Nei MongolUyghur is official in Xinjiang UygurKyrgyz is official in Xinjiang Uyghurand Tibetan is official in Xizang (Tibet) OFFICIAL LINKS FOR CHINA * National Immigration Administration (NIA) [https://en.nia.gov.cn/] Official immigration portal for visas, entry rules, and residency steps. The National Immigration Administration's official portal is a key resource for accurate information on visas and immigration procedures. Be cautious of lookalike sites that may charge for free forms and services. NEWCOMER CHECKLIST FOR CHINA * •Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required * •Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps * •Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels * •Learn about local customs and cultural practices * •Register with local authorities upon arrival, if required * •Open a local bank account to manage finances effectively * •Learn basic Mandarin phrases to aid in daily interactions LOCAL SERVICES & SETUP IN CHINA Healthcare access: Limited Health waiting period: 180 day(s) SETTLEMENT FUNDS & FINANCIAL NOTES FOR CHINA Settlement funds: No formal savings requirement for work visas. Employers typically demonstrate ability to pay contracted salary. Investment-based permanent residence routes require USD 500,000+ depending on region. China's cost structure is bifurcated: local living is remarkably affordable, but an international lifestyle (imported food, international schools, Western healthcare, VPN service) adds EUR 500-1,500/month. Housing in Beijing/Shanghai is the largest expense. Many expat packages include housing allowance (EUR 1,000-3,000/month), international school fees, home flights, and health insurance — negotiate these aggressively. Opening a Chinese bank account requires a valid visa and proof of address. WeChat Pay and Alipay are essential for daily transactions. When settling in China, establish proof of funds to demonstrate financial stability. Opening a local bank account will help manage your finances. Understand local tax obligations and health insurance options, as the healthcare system operates on a universal insurance model, but access may be limited for immigrants. Be prepared for a waiting period of up to 180 days for certain health services. COST OF LIVING BY CITY IN CHINA Monthly living-cost signals in RMB. Figures are planning estimates — rent and lifestyle vary by neighbourhood. CitySingle monthly (RMB)Family monthly (RMB)1BR center (RMB)Shenzhen€1,700€3,800€900Beijing€1,900€4,200€1,100Shanghai€2,100€4,500€1,300 TAKE-HOME PAY IN CHINA (2026) Educational wage-tax examples from the MigrantIQ tax calculator in CNY. Not filing software — confirm with official rules and a licensed adviser. Entry / mid offer Gross CN¥50,000 CN¥42,270net / year ~CN¥3,523 / month · effective 15.5% Solid mid career Gross CN¥80,000 CN¥66,120net / year ~CN¥5,510 / month · effective 17.3% High earner Gross CN¥180,000 CN¥142,020net / year ~CN¥11,835 / month · effective 21.1% Open China tax calculator → [/tools/tax-calculator/china/] · compare take-home vs other destinations [/tools/tax-compare/] Country hub: /countries/china/ · Tax year 2026. State or provincial tax may apply on top of federal models. WHO QUALIFIES BEST FOR CHINA * Healthcare WorkersHard Best visa: Z Visa with credential recognition through Chinese medical licensing * InvestorsModerate Best visa: Z Visa as legal representative of invested company, with path to permanent residence through investment * Remote WorkersHard Best visa: No dedicated digital nomad visa — technically requires Z Visa through a local entity * RetireesHard Best visa: No dedicated retirement visa — private visits visa (Q2/S2) for short stays only * Skilled TradesHard Best visa: Z Visa — but very limited demand for foreign skilled trades workers * Tech WorkersModerate Best visa: Z Visa (Category B) or R Visa for senior/high-salary positions * work Professionals seeking job opportunities in a dynamic economy * study Students looking for educational experiences in a diverse cultural setting * family Families reuniting with Chinese nationals or expatriates OFFICIAL VS REALITY WHEN MOVING TO CHINA AIR QUALITY Official: Air quality has improved significantly since 2015 Reality: This is true — Beijing's average PM2.5 has dropped substantially. However, northern cities still experience hazardous pollution episodes, especially in winter. An air purifier for your apartment (EUR 200-500) is considered essential in Beijing, Tianjin, and northern industrial cities. Shanghai and southern cities generally have better air quality. Check AQI (Air Quality Index) apps daily. Many expat employment contracts include air quality-related benefits. COST OF LIVING Official: China is an affordable country (cost of living index 48) Reality: Local living is genuinely cheap — street food meals for EUR 2-5, public transport for EUR 25/month, domestic goods at low prices. But an international lifestyle in Beijing or Shanghai is expensive: imported food costs 2-3x Western prices, international schools cost EUR 15,000-35,000/year, Western-standard healthcare costs EUR 100-200 per visit, and apartments in expat-friendly neighborhoods cost EUR 1,500-3,000/month. The gap between local and expat costs is among the widest globally. INTERNET ACCESS Official: China has high-speed internet infrastructure Reality: China's internet speed is excellent (80+ Mbps average download), but the Great Firewall blocks Google, Gmail, YouTube, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter/X, and most Western news sites. A VPN (USD 5-15/month) is essential for accessing blocked services. VPN reliability fluctuates — especially around politically sensitive dates. Many employers provide corporate VPN access. WeChat replaces most Western apps for local communication. PERMANENT RESIDENCE Official: China offers permanent residence to qualifying foreigners Reality: China's permanent residence (green card) is one of the most difficult to obtain globally. Approximately 1,500 are issued per year to foreigners out of roughly 1 million foreign residents. Requirements are stringent: 4+ years continuous employment with high income, or marriage to a Chinese citizen for 5+ years with 5 years continuous residence, or significant investment. Most long-term expats in China live on renewable work visas rather than permanent residence. NEGLECTING LANGUAGE BARRIERS Many newcomers underestimate the importance of language in China. While major cities may have English speakers, knowing basic Mandarin can enhance daily interactions and help navigate local services. OVERLOOKING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES Failing to understand cultural norms can lead to misunderstandings. Learn about Chinese customs, etiquette, and social practices to foster positive relationships with locals. IGNORING LOCAL REGULATIONS Some expatriates may overlook local laws and regulations, leading to complications. Regularly check residency requirements, registration processes, and other legal obligations to ensure a smooth stay. SOURCES & REFERENCES FOR CHINA Country data is a planning aid. Official government sources override MigrantIQ summaries for immigration, legal, tax, health, and emergency rules. * MigrantIQ country profile Summary profile maintained for planning. Last updated 2026-05-07. * World Bank and public data sources Used for economic and country-level indicators where available. * Numbeo and public cost datasets Used for cost-of-living signals for China where available. FOREIGN EMBASSIES IN CHINA 349 active diplomatic missions in our directory. Sample listings below. * Embassy of Afghanistan in Beijing, China [/embassies/mission/afghanistan-in-china-beijing-embassy/] — 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, Beijing * Embassy of Albania in Beijing, China [/embassies/mission/albania-in-china-beijing-embassy/] — 🇦🇱 Albania, Beijing * Embassy of Algeria in Beijing, China [/embassies/mission/algeria-in-china-beijing-embassy/] — 🇩🇿 Algeria, Beijing * Embassy of Angola in Beijing, China [/embassies/mission/angola-in-china-beijing-embassy/] — 🇦🇴 Angola, Beijing * Embassy of Argentina in Beijing, China [/embassies/mission/argentina-in-china-beijing-embassy/] — 🇦🇷 Argentina, Beijing Browse all embassies in China → [/embassies/in/china/] Important — not legal or government advice MigrantIQ lists diplomatic missions for planning reference only. We are not a government service. Contact details may be incomplete or outdated — always confirm appointments, fees, and requirements on the official mission website or your destination government portal before you travel or apply. Terms [/terms/]Privacy [/privacy/]Report inaccurate data [/contact/] Feedback Was this guide helpful? Your answer helps us improve guides and update priority. YesNo Summarize this page with AI Opens your assistant with a pre-filled prompt (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude). Gemini uses Google AI Mode. Ask AI ↗ Not affiliated with any AI platform. Always verify immigration rules on official government sites. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MOVING TO CHINA WHAT ARE THE MAIN VISA OPTIONS FOR MOVING TO CHINA? China offers various visa options, including Business/Investor Visas, Family/Spouse Visas, and Student Visas. Each visa type has specific requirements, so research which one fits your situation best. HOW DOES THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WORK FOR EXPATRIATES? China has a universal healthcare system, but access for immigrants can be limited. It's advisable to secure health insurance that meets your needs and to learn about local healthcare facilities. WHAT IS THE COST OF LIVING LIKE IN MAJOR CITIES? The cost of living in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai can be higher than in smaller towns, but overall, China has a relatively low cost of living index. Budget according to the specific city you choose to live in. RELATED CHINA GUIDES Visa China Visa Hub Read guide → [/visas/china/]Legal China Laws Read guide → [/laws/china/]Safety China Scam Alerts Read guide → [/scam-alerts/china/]Checklist China Arrival Checklist Read guide → [/checklist/china/]Policy Updates Global Immigration & Mobility Flash Alert: U.S., Belgium, China & Croatia Policy Overhauls Read guide → [/blog/global-immigration-mobility-flash-alert-u-s-belgium-china-croatia-policy-ov/]Policy Updates Key Regulatory Shifts in Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and China (August 17, 2026) Read guide → [/blog/key-regulatory-shifts-in-sweden-saudi-arabia-australia-and-china-august-17/]Policy Updates China Enforces Strict Entry Rules, South Africa Opens TES Phase 2, Colombia Halts In-Person Visa Services Read guide → [/blog/china-enforces-strict-entry-rules-south-africa-opens-tes-phase-2-colombia-h/]Blog Migration blog Read guide → [/blog/] VISA OPTIONS 11 published * Business / Investor Visa [/visas/china/business-investor/]business * Family / Spouse Visa [/visas/china/family-spouse/]family * M Visa (Business/Trade) [/visas/china/m-visa-business-trade/]migration * Q Visa (Family Reunion — Chinese Nationals) [/visas/china/q-visa-family-reunion-chinese-nationals/]migration * R Visa (High-End Talent) [/visas/china/r-visa-high-end-talent/]migration * S Visa (Family Reunion — Non-Chinese Spouse) [/visas/china/s-visa-family-reunion-non-chinese-spouse/]migration * Z Visa (Work Visa) [/visas/china/z-visa-work-visa/]migration * Permanent Residency / Settlement [/visas/china/permanent-residency/]residency * Student Visa [/visas/china/student/]student * Tourist / Visitor Visa [/visas/china/tourist-visitor/]tourist * Work / Employment Visa [/visas/china/work-employment/]work Open visa hub → [/visas/china/] KEY LAWS * Immigration Status and Overstay Rules [/laws/china/immigration-status-and-overstay-rules/]critical * Work Authorisation Rules [/laws/china/work-authorisation-rules/]critical * Tax Residency and Income Reporting [/laws/china/tax-residency-and-income-reporting/]high * Housing Contract and Deposit Rules [/laws/china/housing-contract-and-deposit-rules/]medium ACTIVE SCAM ALERTS * Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge [/scam-alerts/china/document-translation-notary-overcharge/]medium * Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee [/scam-alerts/china/fake-border-airport-assistance-fee/]medium * Fake University or Scholarship Letter [/scam-alerts/china/fake-university-or-scholarship-letter/]medium Plan smarter Save countries, compare destinations, track visa checklists, and sync your migration plan across devices. 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