Can you use email in China?

It’s a convention: You can’t not have an email address. In China however, email never reached the ubiquity it has in other countries. Most Chinese consumers, if they have an email address, seldom use it. When asked why, most Chinese or expats will simply point to WeChat.

Is Facebook allowed in China?

Facebook has more than 2.8 billion monthly active users worldwide, but virtually no footprint in China. 1 That’s because the service, the parent company of which is now known as Meta (FB), is banned in that country, along with many other global social media providers.

Can you access Google in China?

“The block is indiscriminate as all Google services in all countries, encrypted or not, are now blocked in China. This blockage includes Google search, images, Gmail and almost all other products.

How do I set up a new email address for free?

To create a free Gmail account go to the official Gmail website. You will need to click on ‘create account’ and fill in the form that will appear, entering a password and a few details. Review Google’s Terms of Service and then click Next. You can then set some recovery questions.

Is Instagram allowed in China?

Yes, Instagram is blocked in China. Attempting to access the app from within mainland China will result in an error message saying the feed cannot be refreshed. Instagram is also absent from Chinese app stores. Tip: to unblock Instagram or any other site you will need a VPN.

What do Chinese use instead of Google?

Baidu
Baidu is the most famous search engine for expats in China and started as a close copy of Google.

How do I start a business in China with employees?

Pay salaries, taxes related to the employee’s salary, insurance, contributions and or maternity to your employees; Receive payments from your Chinese clients directly in China (to then pass it on to your company’s foreign account); Rent you an office for your employees or a warehouse for your products.

Can a company in China have a branch office?

You should bear in mind that once you have a company in China, then you could form a branch office of the China company inside other cities of China or other districts of the same city. The registration of branch office of a China WFOE, for instance, requires the legitimate documents of the WFOE in China.

Why is it so hard to set up a company in China?

The frustration starts when setting up a company in China. Ten years ago, setting up a company in China required about 600 signatures and 300 stamps. Through digitalization and adaptation, the process improved here and there, however the core still requires a lot of documents and work.

Is opening a rep office in China a good idea?

Opening a rep office in China seems to be an attractive option for many entrepreneurs especially when they just tapping into the Chinese market. However, bear in mind that a rep office is not recommended as a path to a WFOE if your business is characterized as profit-making nature.