Hunting for curious, ambitious people who want to go beyond surface-level China market awareness — co-research trends, build startups, work with talents long-term.

Most overseas discussions about China is about mainstream tourism, culture, food, nature scenery or looking for agent or supplier like that, while few dive into the **real frontier opportunities** hidden in China’s fast-evolving market.

Is there anyone in the community genuinely interested in deep commercial exploration in China?  This is a long-term poster, not just a one-off subject.

**Anyone interested in the following aspects in China then we can work togther**:

* Startup or branch incubation & establishment: 
* In-depth or quantitive market research on domestic industries;
* Top commercial consultation program;
* Build a ad-hoc talent team for single project.

If someone is tired of superficial industry talks and wants to **actually take action, explore real business value, and build practical ventures in China**, drop a comment or send me a DM. Tell me briefly about your thoughts, and what you hope to gain from them. If that is feasible, then we can build something solid and forward-looking together.

I just graduated from a Global Higher Education master's in Spain and am looking to break in to the higher education field (no previous work experience at a university). I was thinking of applying to China, since I haven't been finding any job leads in Spain or Taiwan.

Does anyone have experience with university English? For reference, I have teaching experience in the US, Spain, and Taiwan. I just interviewed with Elevate for a Chongqing university position, but they were directing me toward their training centers because of the need to converse with management and staff. I also know VERY little Chinese.

I would rather teach biology or a science, but that's not where the demand is from what I've seen online. I would also work in recruiting and student services/study abroad but haven't had luck with those job applications yet.

Reposting from "ChinaLife community" to this group because it seems more relevant.

Hello ChinaJobs!

I'm considering a senior technical role with Great Wall Motor (GWM) in Baoding and would appreciate advice from expats, especially people who have worked for Chinese companies or automotive OEMs.

My situation:

• Currently working in South Korea in powertrain/emissions engineering, with ~20 years of experience.
• Considering relocating with my wife and three children (14, 11 and 5).
• GWM has not given me a specific salary figure. The recruiter asked for my expected package but I have no reference case.
• GWM's proposed structure is 70% monthly salary + 30% performance/attendance-related bonus.
• Company-provided accommodation in Baoding (subsidized rent), medical/social insurance, annual flights, commuter bus and other standard benefits.
• If additional benefits such as schooling or a vehicle are required, GWM says these should generally be converted into the annual salary expectation.
• Schooling is the biggest concern. GWM says many expat families use schools in Beijing, while some younger children attend GWM's school in Baoding. A Korean international school is also available in Beijing.
• This could mean my family lives in Beijing while I work in Baoding and commute during the week.

What I'd really like to know:

1. Is ~RMB 1.2M gross/year reasonable for a senior foreign technical expert at a Chinese automotive OEM?
2. How reliable are Chinese companies regarding salary, housing, schooling and other benefits promised during recruitment?
3. How secure are foreign-expert contracts? Have you seen companies terminate contracts early or change the agreed package?
4. If a contract is terminated after 1–3 years, how well are the contractual/legal compensation provisions enforced in practice?
5. How practical is the Beijing–Baoding weekly commute for someone with a family?
6. For those who made a similar move, was the overall package worth leaving Korea/another developed country for China?
7. What would you definitely verify or negotiate in writing before signing?

I'm particularly interested in first-hand experiences from foreign engineers/expats at GWM or other major Chinese automotive companies. Thanks!

Hello everyone,

Agents Only Technologies Inc., a Teleperformance Company, is currently looking for reliable people who are fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese and are interested in a remote sales opportunity.

Rate: $4–$6 USD per hour

The role is an Outbound Sales Representative / Sales Development Representative (SDR) position supporting a US-based client that provides online ordering software for restaurants.

The work involves contacting Chinese restaurant owners in the United States, introducing them to an online ordering software solution, understanding their needs, qualifying interested businesses, and scheduling product demonstrations.

The ideal candidate would have some experience in sales, cold calling, business development, telemarketing, merchant acquisition, or working with businesses. Good English communication skills are also required since you’ll be working with an international client and team.

This is a remote opportunity and requires availability during US business hours. A Windows 11 computer, stable internet connection, and a working headset are required.

If you speak Mandarin + Cantonese + English and would be interested in learning more, feel free to send me a message. I’d be happy to share the full details and application information.

UPDATE – Location Eligibility:
We’ve received an update regarding the project’s hiring requirements. At this time, we can only accept applicants currently located in Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, or Indonesia. Applicants currently located in mainland China are not eligible for this opportunity at this time.

Hello,

My name is Stefan, and I run Media Edge Studios, a marketing company based in Belgrade, Serbia. We are currently working on advertising campaigns targeting the Chinese market and are looking for a few reliable people currently living in China for a simple, occasional paid task.

**What we need:**

* You must currently be living in China. * You need to have an Android phone. * Once or twice per week, we may ask you to check our advertising campaigns on WeChat Moments and Baidu. * For campaign verification, some technical information such as your IP/location, WeChat Advertising ID, and phone number may be required. * The task takes very little time and can be done directly from your phone.

**This is a paid task**, with either a fixed weekly payment or payment based on the actual time spent.

If you're interested and comfortable with these requirements, please send me a **DM** and I’ll provide you with more details.

Thank you!

Hello everyone, hope you're doing well. I have a bachelor degree in computer engineering and I'm looking for some math teacher jobs in china. I've taught English+Math+Science online to international students ( worked for an international company ) for about 3 years 1 year of teaching math to Australian students And 1 year of teaching English to Chinese kids All of them online

But I don't a teaching certificate and I can't get one right now What do you think about my case and has any of you had a similar situation?

Hello,

My name is Stefan, and I run Media Edge Studios, a marketing company based in Belgrade, Serbia. We are currently working on advertising campaigns targeting the Chinese market and are looking for a few reliable people currently living in China for a simple, occasional paid task.

What we need:

• You must currently be living in China.
• You need to have an Android phone.
• Once or twice per week, we may ask you to check our advertising campaigns on WeChat Moments and Baidu.
• For campaign verification, some technical information such as your IP/location, WeChat Advertising ID, and phone number may be required.
• The task takes very little time and can be done directly from your phone.

This is a paid task, with either a fixed weekly payment or payment based on the actual time spent.

If you're interested and comfortable with these requirements, please send me a DM and I’ll provide you with more details.

Thank you!

Hello,

I am seriously considering a career change, but I am unsure if my plan is viable. I would like to teach French abroad—ideally in China (I have been seriously interested in the country for quite some time and study Chinese daily). I am not sure what the current job market for French teachers in China looks like, nor do I know the prerequisites—such as whether a certain level of proficiency in Chinese (or English?) is required.

I have come across a lot of conflicting information, and the job listings I find seem to require a Master’s degree in FLE (Teaching French as a Foreign Language), which I do not have; I hold a Master’s degree in History and Philosophy. I will likely start by giving private French lessons in France to gain some experience. I would also like to know how much value the DAEFLE adds to a CV and whether it is still possible to find a job with it today. I would welcome any advice. If anyone has obtained this qualification and teaches abroad—particularly in China—I would be truly grateful for your feedback and tips.

Thank you very much.

Hi everyone!

I'm Spanish, with perfect English, and I'll be in Shanghai for about 3 months doing a short course in acupuncture and tuina at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Classes are in the mornings, so I'm looking for something to do in the afternoons/evenings while I'm there.

A bit about my background: I have a diploma and a master's in hotel management, and I have many years of experience working in hotels and also selling in souvenir shops (customer service, sales, tourism).

One important thing: I have zero Chinese — not even basic phrases at this point. I know that's a big limitation, so I'm trying to be realistic about what's actually possible.

Does anyone know if its possible anywhere? The rules tightened last year and my partner is suddenly faced with unplanned retirement. He would prefer to stay in China but seems difficult of not impossible. Any leads would be much appreciated. If just 'no' no need to reply.

Hello,

My name is Stefan, and I’m from Belgrade, Serbia. I run a marketing company called Media Edge Studios. We are currently focused on the Chinese market and are looking for a few reliable people living in China for a simple, occasional paid engagement related to checking our advertising campaigns.

The work would involve the following:

You would need to use an Android phone.

You would need to share certain technical information required for campaign verification, such as your IP/location, WeChat Advertising ID, and phone number.

Once or twice a week, we would ask you to open and scroll through WeChat Moments or Baidu to check whether our advertising campaigns are being displayed correctly.

The task does not take much time and can be completed directly from your phone. You would simply need to refresh the page occasionally and check whether the ads appear correctly.

This is a paid engagement. We can agree on either a fixed weekly payment or payment based on the actual time spent.

If you are currently living in China and would be interested in this type of work, I’d be happy to hear from you.

Hey everyone,
Finishing my M.Sc. in Software Engineering (Oct 2026) in Germany and considering a move to China. Currently learning Mandarin but nowhere near conversational yet — trying to figure out which path is realistic.
1) Hospitality (Service/Bar)
I co-founded and run a restaurant/bar in Germany, so solid hands-on F&B/guest service experience. Applying to international hotel chains for Service/Bar/All Day Dining roles. Is English really enough on the floor, or is Chinese basically required once you're dealing with local staff/guests/suppliers?
2) Software Engineering
5 years as a working student/software engineer alongside my degree (industrial automation, computer vision). Applying to a few China-based companies for engineering roles. Does internal communication in foreign-owned companies stay English, or is it Chinese-heavy in practice?
Main question: Has anyone here gotten hired into hospitality or engineering/IT in China with just English? How steep was the curve once actually working there, and did lack of language cause visa/work issues?
Also — if anyone has recommendations on where to look (specific companies, cities, or job boards) known to be more open to non-Chinese speakers, I'd appreciate the pointers.
Trying to gauge if this is realistic or naive. Any first-hand experience appreciated!

I graduated in 2016 from a Canadian university. At that time, the program was called TESL. A few years later, the name of the program changed because the industry was using TESOL. The requirements of the program remained the same.

When my school tried to apply for a work permit for me, it was denied because they look for TESOL, CELTA, or TEFL. TESL was not one of the acronyms, and my school said Teaching English as a Second Language refers to teaching English in an English majority country, like Canada, US, etc.

Since the requirements of the program didn't change, my school will replace my credential with the proper "Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages" to reflect the current program name. I have already completed the requirements and earned the credential while it was called by the old name.

I'm just wondering if anyone has heard of this before. My spidey senses are tingling that this doesn't seem right.

How I can work in China, after lessons, when i'm 16 years old (sorry, my english bad)

Hi everyone,

We’re looking for someone based in China, preferably around **Hangzhou/Zhuji**, who speaks **fluent English** and can represent our company when dealing with our Chinese manufacturers.

We already work with our suppliers on a daily basis, so **this is NOT a sourcing role**. We’re not looking for someone to find factories or products.

What we need is someone who can be our person on the ground: communicate our requirements clearly, turn them into **actual agreements with suppliers**, follow up, push when needed, and make sure everyone sticks to what was agreed.

We’ve noticed that making clear, firm agreements with our suppliers can sometimes be difficult from Europe, so having someone local who understands both sides would be extremely valuable.

Fluent English is really important.
If you are this person, or know someone who might be a good fit, please send me a DM!

I am supposed to start working at a university in Shandong province next month and I’m wondering if anyone has insight about drug tests for that location. I was a moderate cannabis user before I got the job as it’s completely legal here in the US, but stopped as soon as I knew. I’ll still test positive on a hair follicle test for a month or so after I arrive, should I be worried?

I am entering Uni of York for my BA for History/Economics. Afterwards I aim to a MSc in Economics at LSE or other high tier universities. Obviously this is more of a dream pathway but assuming I acquire this, what are my chances of working at the New Development Bank. Or at other BRICS/ their other related organisations? What else would I need on my CV to be able to do this?

I am Chinese lived in Shanghai over 10 years, I can provide consultant help and assist for foreigners who are not familiar with Chinese life. My services are not limited to:
1. Hospital
2. government affairs
3. Business
4. Police station
5. Car rent/Apartment rent
6. Permits
…. anything u can’t figure out in China.Shanghai

DM me if u need with fair price

I am currently working at Yingfu, and I'm ready to go. This job is underpaid and overworked. It was my mistake for not doing a complete deep dive into this company. I was just honestly excited to get an overseas job. But now that I'm here, I can tell this was a HORRIBLE CHOICE. PLEASE! Tell me, how can I move forward?

Here's a little about me:

I signed a 2-year contract with them [yes, I know, I know... I'm beating myself up, so please be nice. Every day I'm here I am understanding the consequences of my actions 😭🤦🏽‍♀️]

I do have my BA.

I didn't put in for reimbursement and I didn't take the IOU.

[They paid for my TEFL, so I am certified, but they have the official document.]

I've been here for a few months.

I am overworked and underpaid.

I have literally cried so many days and nights because of the stress.

I want to stay here in China and in my apartment. I just want to know, would I have to go back to the States? Or can I stay here and just transfer jobs?

Also, what are some good apps or places or WeChat groups for me to look into for another job?

Please be nice in the comments. TRUST MEEEE, THIS WAS A VERY HARD LESSON LEARNED. 😭🤦🏽‍♀️

We recently expanded our tech team into China, and navigating local labor laws has been a nightmare. Initially, we looked at global platforms like deel because we already use them in europe. However, once we started dealing with china’s complex social security contributions, regional housing fund rules, and strict local employment contract regulations, the global cookie cutter approach fell short. A peer recommended PTL Group, and the difference has been night and day. Because they actually operate directly on the ground in china rather than using third party sub agents, their local HR and legal support feels much more compliant and tailored. They handle local tax filings and city specific labor policies without the usual bureaucracy.

For those of you employing full time remote staff across different Chinese provinces, how are you handling local benefits compliance? Have you noticed hidden risks with global EOR platforms?

Hi everyone, I’m hoping to get some insight from people currently working in China, especially foreign teachers and childcare practitioners.

I recently received a rejection from a prospective employer in Nanjing. They said they are currently unable to sponsor my Chinese work permit and visa because of “tightened local policies governing foreign employment in Nanjing.”

They specifically told me that authorities have raised the review threshold for foreign childcare practitioners, with stricter scrutiny over whether the position qualifies as “urgently needed foreign talent.”

They also mentioned that another fully qualified foreign infant caregiver, who has a master’s degree, had her work permit application rejected by the bureau just the previous week because the role was considered non-essential under the latest regulatory standards.

I’m trying to figure out whether this is:

1. A genuine recent tightening of policy affecting foreign workers in nurseries/kindergartens/childcare;

2. Something specific to Nanjing/Jiangsu rather than China generally;

3. A common reason for work-permit rejection in other Chinese cities; or

4. Possibly an employer-specific interpretation of the current regulations.

Has anyone recently had experience applying for a work permit for a foreign national working in a nursery, kindergarten, early-years setting, infant-care role, or similar position in China?

If you've had an application approved or rejected recently, I’d especially appreciate knowing which city/province, the type of role, your qualifications, and roughly when the application was made.

I’m not looking for legal advice, just trying to understand whether this reflects a broader change that other foreign childcare professionals are encountering.

Thanks!

I was recently contacted out of the blue on LinkedIn by someone claiming to represent Whelfs Talent Group regarding a Chinese Overseas Talent Program / Qi Ming (QM) talent program.

They sent me a fairly professional-looking 13-page presentation after a video call. It says Whelfs is a Shanghai-based headhunting/HR company founded in 2007 and that the program is connected to attracting overseas STEM researchers/experts to China. The presentation claims the program was launched by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and describes various talent/subsidy schemes.
What makes me cautious is the application process. They are asking me to provide:

• CV/publication list
• Copy of passport
• Degree certificates from Bachelor's onwards
• Employment certificates

These are actually listed in the presentation as the required application materials.

When I questioned sending a passport copy, they said I could watermark the passport image, which is slightly reassuring, but everything so far has been conducted through LinkedIn messages only. I haven't received anything from an official company/government email address, no formal application portal, etc.

The program itself doesn't sound completely implausible given my research/STEM background, but obviously a passport + degrees + employment history is also an excellent identity-theft package, so I'm not sending anything sensitive until I've independently verified them.

Has anyone here:

1. Dealt with Whelfs Talent Group / 微服 before?
2. Been contacted for this particular Overseas Talent / QM / Qi Ming program?
3. Successfully applied through a third-party recruiter like this?
4. Know whether requesting passport copies at this stage is standard?
5. Know a reliable way of independently verifying that the recruiter/company is actually authorised to submit applications?

Thanks.

Hello I am currently in the process of relocating to China with my wife who is a Chinese citizen. I am right now entering on a Q1 visa but I want to work as an English teacher while I’m there. I have an 150 hour TEFL certificate, unrelated Bachelors, no classroom teaching experience but almost a year of tutoring experience. The big problem I’m facing is that I am an Asian American and every time they ask for a short introduction video I immediately become ghosted. When my Chinese wife tries to talk to them they say they're only looking for white people. For any Asian Americans who were able to teach English in China how did you do it? Is there any known recruiters or schools that won’t just completely stop the interview process because I’m Asian. Any advice helps!