China: Living

Welsh diplomatic representations

The Welsh Government overseas offices aim to grow the economy by increasing exporting and attracting inward investment, raising Wales' profile on the international stage and establishing Wales as a globally responsible nation. Details on the offices in China are below:

Beijing: +86 10 5811 1811
Open from 9:00am to 5:00pm local time

Chongqing: +86 23 6369 1400
Open from 9:00am to 5:00pm local time

Shanghai: +86 21 6229 0655
Open from 9:00am to 5:00pm local time

Communities of Expatriates

The Number of Expatriates: The sixth national census revealed that a total of 593,832 foreigners are living on the Chinese mainland.
Press for expatriates (examples): That’s, Global Times, Asiaxpat, Geoexpat.
For further information: Moving to China (Expat Arrivals)
China Expat Society
Contact the Embassy: Contact the Embassy of Chinain the United Kingdom.
Contact Your Embassy: Contact the British Embassy in China.

Ranking of Cities

For further information: Quality of Living Worldwide City Rankings (Survey by Mercer)
Cost of Living Worldwide City Rankings (Survey by Mercer)

Renting an Apartment

Average Lease Term: Usually, one year contract
Average Rental Costs: It is standard practice to collect guarantee of one or two months rent and the agency fees is 1/2 to 1 month's rent
Rental Agency Websites: Century 21

Individual and Civic Freedoms

Civil Liberty: 6/7

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