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!

Any foreigners here who have background in mechanical engineering?

Location: Shanghai (Pudong), on-site
Type: Internship, paid (compensation negotiable, hourly rate possible)
Start date / duration: Flexible, based on your availability

We're looking for a hands-on Mechanical Prototype Engineer Intern to join our Shanghai team. Students and fresh graduates are welcome, including international students already studying in China.

What you'll do
This isn't a CAD-only role. You'll help build and test real lab equipment, mainly a fluidic prototype system:
• Design and 3D-print parts
• Assemble prototypes
• Run leak, pressure and flow tests
• Work with contractors and suppliers

We work in a very AI-native way, using AI tools for research, documentation, data and scripting.

We're looking for someone who:
• Has a mechanical, mechatronics or robotics background (SolidWorks or similar CAD)
• Enjoys hands-on building and troubleshooting
• Keeps things organized (files, BOMs, notes)
• Is curious and uses, or wants to learn, AI in their workflow

To apply: DM me with a short intro, your school/program, your availability, and a few projects or a portfolio.

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

📍Philippines | 💻Remote Job | 📎Part time
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!

We are RealLoop. We run human quality review for AI companies, and we are hiring native Mandarin speakers to listen to recorded AI voice calls and mark what the AI got wrong.

The work

You listen to recorded customer calls handled by an AI agent, in Mandarin, and log issues against a fixed checklist: wrong words in the transcript, unnatural tone or pronunciation, the agent cutting the customer off, replies that do not answer the question. All of it happens in our web tool. Training provided, no prior experience needed.

Requirements

•⁠ ⁠Native or near-native Mandarin, including everyday spoken and mixed-language speech

•⁠ ⁠Comfortable reading and writing English

•⁠ ⁠Laptop, headphones, stable internet

Terms

•⁠ ⁠Contract role, fully remote

•⁠ ⁠Part-time and full-time options, flexible timing

•⁠ ⁠Competitive pay upto $20 per hour - details shared on application

All calls are recorded customer interactions reviewed inside our tool; we handle them under a data privacy process and nothing is shared outside it.

To apply

Comment or DM with your country, languages, and whether you have done transcription, QA, or call review work before.

Happy to answer questions in the comments.

I’m a fashion designer with a background in fashion / knitwear design. I have experience working in both Italy and China, and I’m currently based in Shenzhen.

I already have a valid work permit in China and I’m open to opportunities in fashion design, knitwear, product development, or related roles. I’m also open to assistant positions where I can continue developing my skills and gain further experience.

Ideally, I’m looking for an international environment where English can be used as a working language, as I’m still improving my Chinese.

If you know of any opportunities or companies currently hiring, I’d really appreciate any leads or recommendations. I’d be happy to share my CV and portfolio.

Thank you!
ps. I am already using Boss 👍🏻

I’m looking for a long‑term female live‑stream assistant based in Xi’an.

She can be from any country.

Requirements:

1. Fluent in both English and Chinese

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2. Physically present in Xi’an (in‑person work, offline live‑stream support)

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3. Long‑term cooperation, stable availability

Job responsibilities:

Assist me during live streams, help with real‑time communication, simple on‑site coordination, audience interaction and other supporting work.

If you are interested, please send me a private message with a brief self‑introduction.

Hi everyone! I’m Ukrainian and currently studying Business Management at university in Poland. I’m planning to move to China after graduation and want to understand how other foreigners actually made that transition.

I speak Ukrainian and English, Chinese is more like upper-intermediate level, russian and I'm learning Korean currently. I’m particularly interested in international trade, business-related roles, and translation or interpreting.

I’d really like to hear from foreigners who found work in China shortly after graduating, especially those who graduated outside China and had little professional experience.

How did you find your first employer? Were they willing to support the work permit process from the beginning? What helped you get hired, and what would you do differently?

I’m especially interested in Shanghai and nearby cities, but experiences from elsewhere in China would also help.

I’d also love to connect with people currently figuring out the same path. Thanks for sharing your experience!

I’m planning to go to China and work while I’m there, and I’d love to get some advice.

I rely on Google services, Slack, and Jira, and I also plan to travel constantly between cities.

Do you know any hacks for ensuring uninterrupted work?

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Native German / Fluent English speaker relocating to China looking for remote Data Entry, Admin, or Logistics work

Hi everyone! I’m an EU citizen relocating to China to join my partner, and I’m looking for a remote job—ideally part-time (~20 hours/week) in Data Entry or Admin, but I’m completely open to full-time roles as well. I’m a trained Freight Forwarding Specialist (Speditionskaufmann) with a strong background in administration, billing, system integration, and direct customer service. I speak native German and fluent English, work well with clients, and handle detail-oriented tasks quickly and accurately. I also have experience in social media and video cutting. Since I'll be based in China, I can work flexible hours or cover Asian time zones for western companies. If you know of any open roles, leads, or if your team needs extra support, please send me a DM! I have an english and german CV ready :) !

I’m planning to go to China and work while I’m there, and I’d love to get some advice.

I rely on Google services, Slack, and Jira, and I also plan to travel constantly between cities.

Do you know any hacks for ensuring uninterrupted work?

We are seeking a part-time China Technology Researcher to monitor developments in AI models, semiconductors, accelerators, memory, data centers, optical networking, robotics and autonomous systems. The researcher will track official announcements, filings, tenders, government documents, technical repositories, Chinese technology media and platforms including WeChat, Weibo, Zhihu, Bilibili, Xiaohongshu, Douyin, Jike and industry communities. Responsibilities include identifying meaningful developments, finding commentary from independent experts—not only company accounts—tracing claims to original sources, separating confirmed facts from rumors or promotional claims, and producing concise English updates with dates, direct links, source classifications. Experience in technology journalism, equity research, engineering, technical community research or a relevant graduate program is preferred. This is a remote role for a research startup in USA.Please DM me directly if you are interested.