Xiefei, Good information and good advice as best as I know it. I would add the problem of high income, over 120,000RMB a year and being deemed domiciled in China.
Finding tax forms for registering and filing can be a problem. You can try Beijing or Shanghai's tax offices online for examples and information you need to provide. The forms vary from location to location in design but the information is consistent. Biggest problem is Chinese government websites not being updated.
Chinese income taxes are due, filed and payed monthly so you can't wait until the end of the year.
The SAT (State Administration for Taxation) is developing a comprehensive database of all foreigners working and paying taxes. Part of it is a dossier of personal information that is very detailed. It is keyed on passport numbers, I was told. It is being used effectively in Guangdong but I am not sure which, if any other provinces or municipalities are now on the program. Those that work at two jobs must pay income tax for total income and the second job is at a 20% rate.
Like any other country, thinking the tax people aren't looking for your money is foolish. And yes Virginia, earn money in China means you must pay the erhu player.
I think Americans can only get a 30 visa anywhere. I did business with Chinese companies for about 4 years and got 3 - 4 visas a year and was refused multiple entry visa until the last one. I asked for a 30 day L visa as I was going to China to teach but the China consulate in LA gave a one year multiple entry, at added cost of course. I asked why and was told, "we know you do business in China" TIC
While I got what I asked for in Vientiane, I did not ask about other options. Just like any other government they keep in simple without a menu. Think of it like McDonalds, pick what works and smile. The Chinese know we are dumb, why prove it by inventing questions and trying order what ain't on the menu.
Americans pay $140USD for a 30 day L visa. The price is high thanks to Bush, then Obama. I think other folks pay less.
Hello from Vientiane, getting a China 30 day tourist visa in Vientiane is easy, smooth, quick and fast. I was in the Chinese embassy less than 10 minutes total. Yup, that was applying and picking up.
Cost: $140USD for the visa and it takes 4 days.
Want it at 4pm today? $170USD
Want it at 9:30am tomorrow? $160USD.
Hotels are about $20 or so for a private room with bath. Flight was 2hours by turboprop, 2200RMB.
Doing a transition from teacher to students and need to leave China to get a L visa. I'd like to get it in Vientiane. Seems the Chinese Embassy in Laos should be ok, but this is Asia.
I guess not much has changed in the last 40 years.
I have taken State Department test (passed) just to try to figure out how embassy/consulate people can be so dumb. My conclusion is that rather than possibly make a mistake, a simple set of rules eliminate the need to think.
I tried to help a young lady get a student visa. I stayed in the background and coached her. She had a scholarship to Southern Illinois University, full deal including a stipend, for a Masters program in Computer Science. Her English was excellent. She had a Chinese Masters and was a known database developer. She was not super pretty, just one of the crowd. REJECTED! Reason: they did not think she would return to China.
One question they asked her was, "Why do 90% of Chinese students stay in the U.S." Duh...
I have a free Kindle book, "Across China on foot" by Edwin Dingle, 1911. He spends a lot of time walking around Yunnan. He writes of being in the Yunnan Province capital of "Yun-Nan Fu" (云南府 ??). Not once does he use "Kunming".
Prior to the Mongols capturing what they named Kunming, it was known as Tuodong.
Note: You can download Kindle for PC or Mac, it is free. There are thousands of free books and several on China. It is fascinating to read 100 year old comments on China, Chinese, and China culture which are unchanged from feudal times until today.
On the map t looks about 8Km south of XiShan's Dragon's Gate, or 10Km south of Hu Bin Lu, 湖滨路,(connecting XiShan to the Dianchi area/Minorities Village Museum.)
Also on the map found a #33 bus stop about a kilometer south of road leading to the park. But I have no idea how to get on the #33 bus going south.
I agree, inflation is a lot high than 6.something. Not just meat has gone up.
I have noticed a lot of "inflation by deflation." By this I mean the price stays the same or slightly increases but the package content shrinks. At times, the package states the same weight but the formerly tight packaging is now loose.
Be aware they will push whatever they are selling. Some of the staff have no idea about the technical side of appliances.
I went there to buy a stove. I repeatedly told them I would be using bottled gas. They sold me a stove. When I went to my local gas guy, I learned there are at least three kinds of gas sold. Luckily, B&Q did not deliver as promised. I went back to the store and discovered they had sold me a stove they needed to be hooked up to the gas main. I got my money back.
The sales lady was almost in tears, 没有问题！I don't know if it a safety or design issue, but I would think B&Q would know and care.
Subway starts at 9am. I have no idea where to catch an airport express bus. Eight taxis refused to go to the airport. After almost an hour standing on Beijing Lu took a black taxi, this dude drives slower than my mother, 120 yuan.
Flight back was delayed so I learned the subway stops running at 6:10pm.
Getting a taxi back was easy, more taxis than customers. Taxi was 87 yuan including 1o yuan toll, airport to Beichen area. Yes, he took a longer route than necessary.
Kunming imagines being a gateway for international travelers. New airport but hard to get to and from it.
Kunming's etymological vapor trail
Posted byThis is interesting stuff. Thanks.
I have a free Kindle book, "Across China on foot" by Edwin Dingle, 1911. He spends a lot of time walking around Yunnan. He writes of being in the Yunnan Province capital of "Yun-Nan Fu" (云南府 ??). Not once does he use "Kunming".
Prior to the Mongols capturing what they named Kunming, it was known as Tuodong.
Note: You can download Kindle for PC or Mac, it is free. There are thousands of free books and several on China. It is fascinating to read 100 year old comments on China, Chinese, and China culture which are unchanged from feudal times until today.
Around Town: Xihua Wetlands Park
Posted byThanks ludwig. Your posts have been accurate and useful. Appreciate them greatly.
Around Town: Xihua Wetlands Park
Posted byOn Google Maps you can find it here: 西华湿地公园, 昆明
On the map t looks about 8Km south of XiShan's Dragon's Gate, or 10Km south of Hu Bin Lu, 湖滨路,(connecting XiShan to the Dianchi area/Minorities Village Museum.)
Also on the map found a #33 bus stop about a kilometer south of road leading to the park. But I have no idea how to get on the #33 bus going south.
Rising food prices driving inflation across Yunnan
Posted byI agree, inflation is a lot high than 6.something. Not just meat has gone up.
I have noticed a lot of "inflation by deflation." By this I mean the price stays the same or slightly increases but the package content shrinks. At times, the package states the same weight but the formerly tight packaging is now loose.
Getting less for your money is inflation.
First-hand account: Setting up a guesthouse in Xishuangbanna
Posted byHeard that the project isn't going to happen. Kinda sad, I think this crew could have made it happen.