What You Need To Know Before Moving To China
The third largest countries in the world by area, China has always been in the headlines. Chinese politician Xi Jinping proudly said, “China will always remain the builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and upholder of international order.” Some might agree with this, some might not but China remains a global player and a hub of manufacturing. IF you are planning to move China, have a look at these pros and cons of living there.
UPSIDE:
1. Because the Chinese economy is growing, getting a job is comparatively easy.
2. Great expat communities to turn to for help.
3. A lot of food options, especially in cities like Shanghai and Beijing.
4. There is a general kindness exhibited by the locals towards the foreigners which can make it easy to build friendships.
5. A well-built public transportation system will make it easy to travel.
6. If you are okay with living away from the city centre, finding an apartment on low rent in possible.
7. You can get to meet people from different nations across the globe.
8. You can learn from the Chinese, their habits of hard work, respect for their families can be inspiring.
DOWNSIDE:
1. If you do not like Chinese food, other cuisines can burn a hole in your pocket.
2. If you come from a low population country, you will fight the number of people to be overwhelming in the most populated country in the world.
3. A general disregard for traffic laws can make you frustrated.
4. Renting an apartment in cities can get extremely expensive.
5. The healthcare is not up to the mark, compared to developed countries.
6. Pollution is a big menace.
7. You might encounter racism from certain people in China.
8. The fact that China is a cash-based economy might be difficult if you come from a place where cards are a norm.
This article only gives you a brief idea of what it could be like to live in China. We hope it helped!
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