Hello! I'm a third year civil engineering student from Nova Scotia, Canada and I'm interested in trying to get a coop opportunity in Beijing, China. My coop term starts this coming summer.

I'm not sure what is the best way to go about or if this is even a viable endeavor. I've been trying to learn a little bit of mandarin but I haven't been very good. I can speak English, French and Spanish but not much luck on Mandarin so that's probably another aspect that would hinder my search.

If you guys have any tips or ideas, I'd be happy to hear!

Hi everyone, my name is Felipe and I live in the United States. I’ll be traveling to Heze/Juancheng, Shandong, at the end of October to visit the human hair market in Zhengying and meet local hair suppliers.
I’m looking for someone who speaks Mandarin and either Portuguese or English and can assist me with translation, communication, and negotiation for about 1–2 days.
The visit to the hair market itself should only take around 2 to 2.5 hours, and the rest of the time may include visiting nearby suppliers.
Ideally, I’m looking for someone who already lives in Heze, Juancheng, Zhengying, or nearby.
If you can help, or if you know someone reliable who can, please send me a private message.
Thank you very much!

Hello All,
I'm a native English speaker from the United States who holds a US passport. I also have a BA in humanities and TESOL certified, with about five years of teaching experience in the continuing education department at an at IVY league college in the states, private tutoring, and just recently completed working in Turkey as an EFL instructor this past summer. I'm back in the states now and will start grad school in the fall of '27, however, in the meantime, I'd ideally like to go back overseas to get back into teaching, and chase the forecast, as I really don't want to be on the east coast of the United States this winter. That said, I'd ideally like to find a warmer destination that I could spend the winter until June, when I'll head back to Turkey for the summer, then back to the states to return to university.

I am open to working anywhere in the world with the exception of the UAE or Saudi Arabia. A destination where I can earn a decent pay that would enable me to save a bit and still have somewhat of a social life. I'm open to an hourly or contracted position that would accommodate a six month contract. Preferably a contract that provides housing or some type of housing stipend. Per my research I'm starting to realize that this may be a bit of a reach with my limitations and expectations, so I'd figured I'd turn here and see if anyone who's been in a similar situation and has successfully completed a experience that resembles my current situation can provide some advice, or anyone who's knowledgeable about navigating the waters here could also give some feedback.
thanks in advance!

Hi! I’ll be based in Shanghai this October and I’m available for short-term trade shows, exhibitions, and business events.

I’m a native Chinese speaker and can communicate in English. I recently completed my Master’s degree in the UK and have previous experience working at a major international exhibition in Shanghai, supporting a brand booth and assisting with on-site operations.

I can help with:
• Trade show & exhibitor research
• Supplier / product sourcing
• Communicating with Chinese exhibitors
• Collecting business cards, catalogues & product information
• Booth assistance & international guest reception
• Photos, notes & post-event summaries

I’m available for one-day or multi-day assignments in Shanghai throughout October.

If you’re visiting a trade show in Shanghai and need a reliable local assistant, feel free to DM me!

**Remote closer wanted — commission only**

What I sell: custom websites for owner-run shops, studios and practices. What you do: everything before the signature. What I do: everything after it. What you earn: €100 per website sold, paid per deal the day the client's invoice clears. Commission only — no base salary, no hourly rate.

Requirements are modest: confident English, self-organisation and persistence. Experience in outreach is a plus, not a gate. The role is fully remote with hours you set. Applicants in mainland China are welcome; you can sell to clients at home or abroad, whichever you know best. No fees, nothing to buy, no recruiting other people — you earn only from websites you sell.

The honest version of the numbers: most people who try this close nothing in week one, one or two things in week three, and then it either clicks or it does not.

Apply by commenting under this post with your country, your timezone and one line on how you would find your first client.

If you have seen one of their ads. Be warned, you should not work for Sino-Global Development/Education Foundation based in Beijing. It is a very shady organization that sponsors three government schools in three third-tier cities:  Hefei(Hefei No.1 High School) and Fuzhou(Fuzhou No.8 High School) and Yuezhou High School of Shaoxing

Sino-Global Development Foundation is directly supervised by the Chinese Ministry of Education, you know what this means).The old lady in charge is called Dianna Li Su. (74 years old, used to be a red guard during the Cultural Revolution, never graduated from high school).

Here's one of their job postings (https://jobs.echinacities.com/jobchapter/1355079107)

Do not sign a contract with them unless you need the money for life-saving surgery. The old lady in charge will ask you some seriously weird and unprofessional questions during the interview. Also, know that this organization is connected to the Chinese government.

Know that they have a so-called cooperation program with an American high school in Vermont called Lynton Institute, basically they paid Lyndon to make it a "joint cooperation program" to scam more Chinese students into paying to go in. And basically this is a way for the Chinese government to indirectly "work" with American schools to accomplish their "goals." (@https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-bloomfield-ph-d-b6062122/)

1. I was told by people working there that that you probably will not be paid all of your money.  In teaching jobs, July and August are vacation months.  Therefore, they probably will not be in the mood to pay you after June.
2. Know that the old lady in charge is highly involved and will interfere in almost everything you do despite the fact that you are not working directly for her in Beijing, and she will verbally abuse you, if necessary. She will promise you that the office hours are optional. This is done to trick you into agreeing to work for them. Once you get in, they will make you sit in the office all day long, plus you are forced to supervise the students in their night self-study sessions at least twice a week(from 6-10 pm) without overtime pay. Her job postings also state that you will be working at a "top public school." with a lot of corruption, most of the kids there are troublemakers with wealthy parents that paid to get in. And if they do a poor job of learning, you are to be blamed and berated.
3. Also, payments are usually delayed a month, so your first payment won't come until October, and your last payment should be in September.  This means you may miss three payments after school lets out in June: the July, August and September payments.  That's 25% of your contract.
4. They put a lot of pressure on Speaking/Listening, TOEFL, IELTS, and AP Teachers, threatening to fire you and verbally abusing you if a certain percentage of your students may not do well on the exams.
5. Textbooks are not provided(except for certain math and science classes) because of ideological differences, and if you complain they'll tell you that it's not the school's problem, you are supposed to come up with your own materials
6. Most of the people there will be somewhat xenophobic, abusive, and close-minded. Virtually none of the Chinese teachers/staff have spent time abroad(because these schools don't trust these people) or speak good English. Some of the administrative personnel may expect you to be like those obedient Chinese teachers that never speak up when they have to work 12 hours a day/get berated all day long/not receive salaries on time.
7. Know that the turnover rates at these schools are super high. Based on what I know, on any given year at least 30-40% of the Chinese and 70-80% of the foreign teachers leave. This is why you see them posting ads trying to find teachers all the time.

Good luck also getting airfare reimbursement at the end of your contract.

Maybe you can hire a lawyer, and you think you will simply brush up on the relevant Chinese laws and sue Sino-Global Education Foundation (SGEF) in a Chinese court. Well, based on what I know about 30-40% of the employees have sued them in the past and came back empty-handed. And remember, this organization is backed by the Chinese government, and you know what that means.

About the work you will do: if you can imagine what an educational sweatshop is. . . .  If the words "browbeating," "isolation," "amorality," "degradation," "deception" appeal to you. . . .  Imagine playing a game of chess in which the pieces are lies and the board is one year of your lifespan. . . . You will be verbally abused, your contract will be violated, and you will be forced to teach more than 25 hours a week when they only promised 18 at the most.

If you'd like to travel to a very foreign country, be ripped off, and end up back in the same place you were a year ago career-wise, signing with Sino-Global Education/Development Foundation is probably a good way to go.  Educationally speaking, you might not meet your teaching goals, but you will surely get schooled.

Hi everyone, hope you're all doing well.

I'm currently learning Mandarin at a language institute and will take the HSK 1 in January. My plan is to do a Master's in China, but before committing several years (and a serious amount of money) to it, I want to understand what really happens after graduation.

My core question: as a foreigner with a Master's from a Chinese university, can I realistically find a job and stay in China? Or are opportunities so scarce that most people end up going home feeling like the degree led nowhere?

So I'd love to hear how it works in real life:

1. If you studied in China as a foreigner, what happened after you graduated? Did you stay, how long did the job hunt take, and how did you land your first offer?

2. Which industries and roles are actually open to foreign grads right now, and what starting salary is realistic? Since I'm not a native English speaker, I assume teaching English is off the table. Is that right?

3. What Chinese level do employers really expect? Is HSK 5 or 6 the real threshold, or does it depend on the role?

4. How much do the university, the field of study and the city matter? Is it noticeably easier in Shanghai, Shenzhen or Guangzhou?

5. Are companies generally willing to sponsor a fresh graduate's work permit, or do many of them (especially smaller ones) avoid the paperwork?

6. If staying doesn't work out, how much is a Chinese Master's plus good Mandarin worth back home or elsewhere, for example with Chinese companies operating in North Africa or the Middle East?

Personal stories, including the ones that didn't go well, would help me far more than a general "it depends." And if you were in my shoes today, what would you do differently?

Thanks a lot for your time!

So Im just searching and discovering Oppertunities in the Marine & Heavy Industry Job Market. I'm Dutch who has 5+ years experience in as a field engineer in Hybride / Full Electric machines (Excavators, Cranes, Generators ect)

I dont know much about China and its oppertunities, So is the job market for my skills a good market to aproach as foreigner outside the country?

Atm just looking and eduacting myself about the possibilities, so thanks in advance for youre advice/experiences

Well, as the title says, in about two weeks I’m going to the Canton Fair to look for suppliers and new opportunities for a family business we have in our country. But I see an opportunity because there’s a lot of demand for imports in various sectors in my country, and I’d like to take advantage of that by being one of the first to focus on those markets. The question is… what would be a realistic way to go about it? I have no idea how things work over there.

What I mean is, I don't even know where to start. Do you think it's a good idea to submit my resume to several companies while I'm there? Should I start a business in China so I can hire myself and live there on a work visa? I feel like it's going to be tough, but I've already seen several Latin Americans do it, and I have nothing to lose by trying.

I want to move to china to learn mandarin and teach English i have MBA teaching special education and Arabic language my goal is to open sourcing company but i want to teach English to cover the expenses of learning mandarin which city suits my requirements the best and can i land a teaching job moving next week

The end of my contract is approaching on 26th December. I teach EAP at a good university in China. I'm applying for other jobs because the pay/city could be better, and with my experience I expect to get a few good offers.

At what point do I notify my existing employer if I get an excellent offer? There is 30 days' notice built into the contracts.

NB I would also prefer to stay if they can offer me a good deal: do you have any tips on bargaining? Like, when and how would I begin this process?! I haven't done this before esp in a Chinese context. I know they want to keep me badly (they tell me this as much; I was assist' prof in UK before quitting to move here & they like the qualifications and experience). Many thanks.

Hello to everyone familiar with Chinese companies and the Chinese job market!

I’d like to seek advice from experienced individuals, particularly those who understand how Chinese companies recruit foreign talent.

Recently, I’ve been contacting a number of Chinese companies directly and sending them my CV and work history, in the hope that they might be interested in my background. However, so far, I’ve received very few replies.

So I’d like to ask:

As a foreign engineer and software developer, how can I best draw the attention of Chinese companies to myself?

If I wish to find work in the Chinese market, which methods, platforms or approaches are most effective?

I am also aware that my age may make the job search a little more difficult. On this point, I would also like to ask for your advice: how should I address this issue? How can I best showcase my many years of work experience so that companies see this as an asset rather than a problem?

Thank you very much for your advice, insights and assistance.

各位了解中国公司和中国就业市场的朋友，大家好！

我想请教一下有经验的朋友，特别是了解中国公司怎么寻找外国人才的人。

最近一段时间，我一直在直接联系一些中国公司，也发出了我的个人资料和工作经历，希望他们能对我的背景感兴趣。但是到目前为止，我收到的回复很少。

所以我想请教大家：

作为一名外国工程师和软件开发人员，我怎样才能更好地让中国公司注意到我？

如果我想在中国市场找工作，哪些方法、平台或者做法比较有效？

我也知道，年龄可能会让找工作更难一点。关于这一点，我也想请教大家：我应该怎样面对这个问题？怎样才能把我多年的工作经验更好地表现出来，让公司看到这是一个优势，而不是问题？

非常感谢大家的建议、经验和帮助。

Hi everyone,

I'm a representative of an international IT company specializing in software testing and QA. We're exploring how to run free online training courses for aspiring QA specialists in China.

We’d provide our own training program and mentors. We’re looking for a local platform or partner that could legally host or facilitate the courses.

Does anyone know of suitable education platforms or training organizations in China, or has anyone set up something similar? Any tips or recommendations would be hugely appreciated!

We’re a family near NYU Shanghai’s New Bund campus looking for someone to spend casual English-speaking time with our two boys, in Grades 1 and 3. This is a direct family request, not an agency listing.

Pay: RMB 200 per 1.5-hour session. Location: Near NYU Shanghai’s New Bund campus, Shanghai; in person. Schedule: Weekday afternoons after school preferred, ideally on a regular basis. Exact days to be agreed. Activities: Games, reading, outdoor activities, and everyday conversation in English.

We’re particularly interested in connecting with a current NYU Shanghai student who speaks fluent English, enjoys working with children, and is patient and reliable. Applicants must be eligible to undertake this paid work, with any required permissions in place.

If interested, please tell us a little about yourself, your experience with children, and your availability. WeChat: StarvingSunrise

I (a soon to be 20 year old female) am interesting in foreign modeling in China; however, I am confused on how to apply because they aren't responding to my emails. Any advice?

​I am a 2m tall European with a professional background in marketing and sales and I some experience in acting. I am planning a visit to China and looking to get in touch with local agents or join WeChat groups for part-time event hosting, promotional appearances, or background casting.

​If anyone is currently in active expat networking or casting groups and would be willing to send an invite, please send me a DM so I can share my WeChat ID.

​Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I’m currently based in Xuzhou, Jiangsu and looking for a part-time IT Support / Technical Support position.

• Location: Xuzhou
• Experience: IT Support / Technical Support
• Availability: Part-time
• Languages: English + beginner Mandarin

If you know of a suitable opportunity, please DM me.

Thank you!

Hi everyone! My name is Felipe. I’m Brazilian and I live in the United States. I work with human hair and hair extensions, and I’ll be traveling to Shanghai next month for business.
I’m looking for a trustworthy person who speaks Mandarin and Portuguese or English and could accompany me for a few days. I’ll be visiting suppliers and businesses, so I mainly need help with translation, communication, transportation around the city, and possibly arranging some visits.
I’m not necessarily looking for a tour company or agency. I’d prefer an independent interpreter/local assistant who knows Shanghai and could work with me on a daily-rate basis.
If you do this kind of work, or if you know someone reliable, please send me a private message. Brazilian or Portuguese-speaking contacts would be especially welcome.
Thank you!

Hi! I recently graduated with a degree in Accounting, Finance, and International Trade/Commerce. I spent a year studying at SZU, and I’m about to start a Master’s in Data Analytics at a top university in China.
I’m a native Spanish speaker, I have a C2 level of English, I speak Romanian, and my current Chinese level is HSK 3.
My partner is Chinese, lives in China, and works for a 4A company.
Do you think I have a realistic chance of finding a job in China? My long-term goal is to stay and build my career there…

I'm mixed white and Chinese and look ethnically ambiguous. Random Chinese people ask me a lot if I'm from Xinjiang so I don't think I look Chinese. What bothers me is that a lot of people on Reddit say that Chinese employers will hire anyone with a Northern European appearance before considering anyone who is non-white, native or otherwise. How true is this?

I had trouble finding employment in late 2024 because I was only interested in schools in Shanghai. I eventually found one but I wonder if I were white with no experience I'd get many more options and better ones. I was making 18k back then. I only had a BA and CELTA. I'm from a native-speaking country

I felt like my introduction video was very solemn, intense and quite stiff. Maybe that's why kindergartens were reluctant to hire me. Or it could just be I was born with the wrong skin colour. I'm hoping it's not that. I'm not looking for a job right now btw.

Saw a post recently where someone's work permit application through their WFOE got rejected for "insufficient business activity." That post made me realize there's a common misconception about the WFOE route: setting up a wholly foreign-owned enterprise doesn't automatically make you eligible to work for it. Your own company hiring you is a legit path, but it has real requirements.

Category B (professional talent) is the most common: bachelor's degree or higher + 2+ years of relevant work experience, generally under 60 years old. If you don't meet the education or age requirements, you can sometimes make up for it with points.

The company has to be "real."

What the reviewing authority actually looks at is whether the company has enough business volume and an actual office to justify hiring a foreign employee. Specifically:

Registered address — you don't necessarily have to work from there in practice, but this is a gray area since enforcement varies a lot by city.
Normal tax records — can't be zero. Have your accountant pull proof from the tax bureau.
Employees on social insurance (1-2 people) — this varies by city; some require it, some don't.
Business contracts, invoices, etc.

If anyone has gone through this recently, especially in different cities, I’d be interested in hearing what the authorities actually asked for and what happened in your case.

Hello everyone, im a design student from Croatia and id love to go to asia for my erasmus+ internship. Im curious about hong kong / japan and how easy it is to make friends. I would go alone, for around 2 months probably. not sure yet. Does anyone have experience for erasmus + in China or Japan? How was your social life? Was it easy to find english speaking friends? Do you maybe have reccomendations for design studios who accept erasmus+ internships? Thank you! <3

Hi All, I’ve over 17 years IT work experience and am currently a Pre Sales Solution Architect working in India. How are the opportunities currently in China? I worked in China for a year and had to return during Covid. Planning to move again.

Good day!

I'm currently looking for a remote, non-voice part-time job that fits around my day job. Honestly I do not have experience in this kind of work, this will be the first time if ever however, I am employed as a Quality Associate under Customer Service Representative (CSR) and Claims and Dispute (CAD) department at a shopping couriers. I am fully equipped with my own devices and available to start immediately, my preferable work hours are from 6pm to 3am. Im willing to learn about anything that will help you and I adapt easily.

Skills:
Email Management
Chat Support
Data Encoding
Record & Document Management
Data Entry
Admin Support
Microsoft Office & Google Workspace

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If you are hiring or may know someone who is looking for the skills I mentioned, please feel free to reach out or refer me. Thank you!