A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO CHINA 9
1．China's Position in the World 9
A．Geography and Climate 9
B．Political Structure 11
C．Economic Construction 13
2．Administrative Divisions 14
3．Population and Nationalities 16
A．Population 16
B．Nationalities 16
4．A Brief Outline of Chinese History 17
HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB IN CHINA 19
1．The Personnel China Is Interested in 19
A．Technicians and Researchers above Middle Level 19
B．Managerial Personnel above Middle Level 19
C．University Teachers in Majoring Different Fields 19
D．Experienced Journalists 20
2．Qualifications One Should Possess in Applying for A Job in China 20
3．State Institutions in Charge of Foreign Experts'Affairs 21
4．Main Channels through Which Jobs in China Can Be Arranged 24
5．Documents and Materials Applicants Should Produce 33
LAWS AND REGULATIONS ON THE ENTRY AND EXIT OF FOREIGN EXPERTS 35
1．Different Types of Visas Available 35
2．Categories of People Denied Entry to China 36
3．Categories of Aliens Denied Exit from China 37
4．Regulations and Procedures on Applying for Entry Visas on Arrival at Ports 38
5．Customs Regulations on Foreign Experts'Brin-ging in/Taking out Daily Necessities 39
6．Customs Regulations on Foreign Experts'Brin-ging in/Taking out Gold,Silver and Products Made Thereof 40
7．Articles Foreign Experts Are Not Allowed to Bring in 41
8．Items Foreign Experts Are Prohibited from Carrying out 42
9．Regulations on Foreign Experts'Carrying Cultural Relics out of the Country 42
10．Chinese Laws and Regulations on Foreign Experts'Bringing in Animals and Plants 43
11．Quarantine Regulations 44
WORKING AND LIVING IN CHINA 46
1．China's Working System 46
2．Chinese Living Habits 46
3．Traditional Chinese Festivals 48
4．Public Holidays 51
5．Residenee Permits and Registration 51
6．Salaries and Living Conditions of Foreign Experts in China 52
7．Accommodation 55
8．Public Security 56
9．Hiring Housekeepers and Baby Sitters 56
10．Children's Schooling 57
11．Recreational Activities 57
12．Shopping 59
13．Medical Care 60
14．Some Service Telephone Numbers 60
15．Telephone,Telegram and Fax 61
16．Postal Service and Express Delivery 62
A．Domestic Mail 62
B．Domestic Postage 63
C．Abbreviated List of Postal Charges for Cor-respondenee to Hong Kong,Macao and Tai-wan Ⅰ(in Yuan) 64
D．Abbreviated List of Postal Charges for Cor-respondence to Hong Kong,Macau and Tawai Ⅱ(in Yuan) 65
E．Abbreviated List of Postal Charges for Inter-national Mail Matter Ⅰ(in Yuan) 66
F．Abbreviated List of Postal Charges for Inter-national Mail Matter Ⅱ(in Yuan) 67
17．International and Domestic Express Delivery 67
18．Buying and Subscribing to Newspapers and Magazines in Foreign Languages 69
19．Public Transport and Traffic Regulations 70
20．Taking Trains and Airplanes 70
21．Travelling in China 72
22．Service Charges 74
23．Personal Income Tax 74
24．Insurance 77
25．Foreign Exchange Management and Foreign Expert ID Card 77
26．Chinese Currency 79
27．Credit Cards in China 79
28．Extending One's Contract in China 81
29．On Leaving China 81
TO MAKE AN INVESTMENT IN CHINA 84
1．Preferential Policies Enjoyed by the Special Economic Zones 84
2．China's Development Zones and Investment Environment 85
3．Foreign-Invested,Jointly-Invested and Co-operative Ventures in China 87
4．Registration Procedures for Foreign Investors 89
5．China's Stock Markets 91
FOREIGN EXPERTS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES 94
1．Foreign Experts' Lawsuit Rights 94
2．Notarial Business in China 94
3．The Nature and Function of Employee's Cards 95
4．Marriage with Chinese 95
5．Divorce Procedures in China 96
6．Policies on Religion and Religious Activities 97
7．On Visiting Sights of Cultural Relics 100
8．Photography 101
9．Areas Closed to Aliens 101
APPENDICES 103
Customs Regulations of the People's Republic of China Concerning the Entry and Exit of Foreign Experts 103
Law of the People's Republic of China on Entry and Exit of Aliens 108
Cities and Regions Open to Aliens 118
IDD Dialing Codes and Time Difference 121
DDD Dialing Codes and Postal Codes 125
Weights and Measures and Conversion Table 150
Referrence World Weather 152
Postscript 154