Shanghai skyline

Alien in Shanghai

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May 24th 2009
Before I even set foot into the country, I was reminded by the China Embassy of being an Alien. 1. Aliens who do not lodge at hotels must go through registration at police station. 2. Aliens holding visas z, x, or J shall within 30 days of entry, apply for residence permits to the ... blah blah 3. Aliens shall not be employed in China (bummer) without permission of the competent authorities of ... read more

Asia » China » Shanghai

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more