Services

Four levels, one goal: get you across the bridge. Start free, upgrade when you need a person.

Membership — $10/year

Plain-English China intelligence, all year. The cheapest way to never be caught off guard by a rule change.

Monthly China Briefing

A digest of visa, payment, travel, and business changes that actually affect foreigners — written in plain English, no jargon.

Full Guide Library

Complete access to all survival guides, city guides, and tools. Free readers see about 30%.

Ask Us — 2 Q&As/year

Two email questions answered by a real person, plus quarterly live Q&A sessions with members only.

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Online Consultations — from $60/hour

Talk to someone who knows the current rules, before you commit money or time. Sessions on Zoom, email, or WeChat.

What we cover

  • • Visas, entry rules, and residence paperwork
  • • Studying in China: applications and enrollment
  • • Business: company setup, suppliers, contracts
  • • Contract and document review (English–Chinese)
  • • Practical questions: housing, schools, healthcare

How sessions work

  • • Book a 30 or 60 minute slot
  • • Send your questions in advance — we research first
  • • Get a written summary and next-step checklist after
  • • Follow-up email within 48 hours included

Book a consultation

Escort & Assistance — from $120/day

In-person help where language and systems are the barrier. We accompany you as your assistant and interpreter — we are not a travel agency, and we do not organize tours.

Administrative

Bank appointments, government offices, visa extensions, notary and document runs, utility and internet setup.

Medical

Hospital registration, doctor's appointments, translating between you and medical staff, pharmacy runs.

Business on the ground

Factory visits, supplier meetings, trade show presence, product checks and inspections — with photos and a written report.

Every task is quoted in advance, delivered by a vetted assistant, and reported back with photos and receipts. Prices from $120/day; complex tasks quoted individually.

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Personal Advisory — monthly retainer

For expats, relocating families, and founders who want one trusted person handling the China side of their life and business.

What a retainer looks like

  • • A dedicated advisor who knows your situation
  • • Priority response within hours, not days
  • • Monthly planning call + written summary
  • • Discounted rates on escort days and consultations

Who it's for

  • • Expats relocating with family
  • • Company founders setting up operations
  • • Overseas Chinese managing affairs from abroad
  • • Anyone who'd rather not figure it all out alone

Talk to us about a retainer