U.S. Expatriate Handbook, China Edition. A Guide to Living & Working Abroad

This practical guide leads the business person considering an assignment in China through important issues to consider when planning for the expatriate experience. Overseas business assignments can make or break a career, and unrealistic expectations and family issues often make for a failed assignment. This guide offers sound advice to help avoid such disappointments. Topics include career considerations, cultural adjustment, living arrangements, trailing spouses, children, health care, compensation, taxes, foreign currency, consular and legal issues, and repatriation strategies. Includes an extensive list of useful references from a variety of publications and Internet resources.