Living & Moving Guide

You have found out that you or your spouse has an opportunity to broaden their experience, horizons and further develop a career by taking an assignment to Shanghai. Sounds like a great opportunity until you begin to think about the education for your children. Will there be adequate resources for your child? Will he or …

Staying on top of your bills back at home isn’t always an easy task and staying ahead of them in China can add a little more difficulty. In a fairly developed city like Shanghai, there are thankfully many convenient options for paying your utility bills. Although there are many options to pay, majority of these …

If you have overseas Driver’s License, you want to change to Chinese driver’s license, please follow the process below.Information A. General Validity Period of Motor Vehicle Driver’s License Note: Foreign driver’s license “non-product description” needs to be specified by the following institutions for translation: Shanghai SISU Corporation (No. 573 Chifeng Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai) Shanghai …

Moving is never easy and moving to, from or within a foreign country can be even tougher to handle. Fortunately, we’ve got your back. Below are some tips to help you make that move no matter where you are.  Pre-Move ​Settle on a Moving Company at least 2-4 weeks before move. Selecting a moving company …

We got these great tips on how to take care of your beloved garments. We are so happy to share them with you guys. Please read on for more! SILK While dry-cleaning is fine for basic silk pieces, it’s even better to hand wash them in order to keep the shape. Hand wash silk in cool …

If a foreigner intend to work in China, and already have the Foreign Working Permit, then you can go to process of the working visa. See article below for the latest policy of getting a working visa.Official Formalities: Handing over the originals of valid passport and visa for examination; The original and the copy of …

On the last article we talk about how to be zerowaste in the moving industry. SAE Asia willing to do more for environmental protection, so here are the follows, how to be zerowaste at your new home, let’s start with the kitchen. To make a paperless kitchen you have to follow these 5 steps. 1. …

Sustainability is this big word that seems to hang over our heads these days, and for most of us it looks like quite a challenge. What does it mean exactly? Sustainability or a sustainable product or service means that our lifestyle, our way of working, the products and services we sell do not negatively affect …

Finding care in cases of medical emergencies can be a challenge in Shanghai. When you or your loved ones are faced with a critical situation, it can be nothing short of overwhelming. Being prepared for the worst will help you make the best out of a bad situation.  If your loved one has a chronic …