Very insightful thoughts about Shanghai-the more keen we feel about moving there (Beijing, too). Love your friend’s home especially the layout of his books and art pieces. 📚 Blessings to you both! And blessings to all your viewers and followers ✨🎁✨ May we all align with our aspirations! @JohannesLee
Johannes, first excellent video and I am certain this channel will grow rapidly in the not too distant future. One topic that I believe that needs to be expanded on, especially regarding expats is - Visas. When I first moved to Shanghai in 08 - I worked for a bank and had a standard work visa. But when came back in 2011 - my wife and I bought "business visas" from some consultancy on chengdu lu - 5000 RMB each for 12 month multiple entry 90 days at a time, so we secured this visa twice - allowing us to live in shanghai for almost 3 years. As you can imagine, in the "Expat Heyday" there were many many foreigners "trying their luck" in Shanghai chasing the China dream, many on sketchy visas or doing regular visas runs. Long story short is - what is the current atmopshere of securing visas to be a resident of Shanghai / China in 2024? Many thanks - Gordon
Hi Gordon! Those were they heyday indeed! To my understanding based on my chat with hr especially when it comes to spouses or partner coming to China. Spousal visa is easy of course for gay partners they have to find an employer who can sponsor the visa. To my understanding attaining a work visa is for sure more difficult. I dont hear much of this type of business visa for people living here anymore as it is risky and I do hear stories of people being questioned at the immigration after xx number times coming back to the country. Not sure if this is helpful though! But thank you for the great feedback, highly appreciate it!
@@JohannesLee That business visa was an example of the old style Shanghai - some under the table project by the immigration bureau. The visas somehow were issued by the consulate in LA
Hi Johannes.I am a teacher with an MA in China.I am currently completing a programme in GHG accounting and verification which is a Green Energy and Engineering programme.Do you headhunt for the energy and carbon industry too? How do I connect with you? Thanks
Very insightful thoughts about Shanghai-the more keen we feel about moving there (Beijing, too). Love your friend’s home especially the layout of his books and art pieces. 📚 Blessings to you both! And blessings to all your viewers and followers ✨🎁✨ May we all align with our aspirations! @JohannesLee
Both of you are very articulate and open minded, I really enjoyed your conversation.
Shanghai is lucky to have you 🙂
Thank you. Mark is rather senior professionally in Shanghai and I'm glad to have this discussion with him.☺️
Fascinating insights. Really enjoyed watching this video.
thank you. It was a very insightful conversation and really helpful that it was coming from someone who is very experienced.
Johannes, first excellent video and I am certain this channel will grow rapidly in the not too distant future. One topic that I believe that needs to be expanded on, especially regarding expats is - Visas. When I first moved to Shanghai in 08 - I worked for a bank and had a standard work visa. But when came back in 2011 - my wife and I bought "business visas" from some consultancy on chengdu lu - 5000 RMB each for 12 month multiple entry 90 days at a time, so we secured this visa twice - allowing us to live in shanghai for almost 3 years. As you can imagine, in the "Expat Heyday" there were many many foreigners "trying their luck" in Shanghai chasing the China dream, many on sketchy visas or doing regular visas runs. Long story short is - what is the current atmopshere of securing visas to be a resident of Shanghai / China in 2024? Many thanks - Gordon
Hi Gordon! Those were they heyday indeed! To my understanding based on my chat with hr especially when it comes to spouses or partner coming to China. Spousal visa is easy of course for gay partners they have to find an employer who can sponsor the visa. To my understanding attaining a work visa is for sure more difficult. I dont hear much of this type of business visa for people living here anymore as it is risky and I do hear stories of people being questioned at the immigration after xx number times coming back to the country. Not sure if this is helpful though! But thank you for the great feedback, highly appreciate it!
@@JohannesLee That business visa was an example of the old style Shanghai - some under the table project by the immigration bureau. The visas somehow were issued by the consulate in LA
Hi Johannes.I am a teacher with an MA in China.I am currently completing a programme in GHG accounting and verification which is a Green Energy and Engineering programme.Do you headhunt for the energy and carbon industry too? How do I connect with you? Thanks
Hey thanks for reaching out. I do mostly b2c though. But you can reach out via email Johannes.tan@aasiahr.com