Are you someone who has left their country of birth to move and settle somewhere else, or who is thinking of doing so in the future? What led you to take that decision, or what is making you consider it? What have your experiences been until now, and what do you expect and hope for in the future?

    • CriticalResist8A
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      3 years ago

      You don’t necessarily need a permanent resident status. I’m not sure post-covid, but foreigners that emigrated to China usually do that on a work visa that they could get renewed as often as they needed.

      The difficult part would be getting a job as China’s workforce is rapidly becoming more educated, but they’re still looking for English teachers (although you need a diploma now, not like in the 90s where they would hire anybody off the streets lol) – it’s probably easier to get into private schools.

      Permanent residence status usually opens you up to some more administrative leeway which China is careful about giving out, but compared to other countries, a visa in China will carry you a long way.

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          3 years ago

          One of my ideas, even though its very unlikely, is to claim refugee/asylum status in China. Since Latinos and leftists are often persecuted in the U.S., and China might want to improve their PR image in accepting refugees from the barbaric shithole known as Amerikkka.

          I’m at a loss for words. I’d also hope if I somehow got a job in China, I could bring my family as dependents.

          I have a cocktail of mental disorders that prevent me from holding employment though. I’m not physically disabled and I’m not mentally handicapped, and I could still try to work if I could.

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        One of my ideas, even though its very unlikely, is to claim refugee/asylum status in China. Since Latinos and leftists are often persecuted in the U.S., and China might want to improve their PR image in accepting refugees from the barbaric shithole known as Amerikkka.

        I’m at a loss for words. I’d also hope if I somehow got a job in China, I could bring my family as dependents.

        I have a cocktail of mental disorders that prevent me from holding employment though. I’m not physically disabled and I’m not mentally handicapped, and I could still try to work if I could.

    • Munrock ☭
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      3 years ago

      Have a look at the requirements for getting work in Hong Kong. Ironically so many expat libs are fleeing here so there might even be more opportunities for foreign workers who aren’t scared of red flags ☭

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          Not sure stepping stone is the right word. It’d be a several years-long step. But healthcare is good here, education is decent and affordable, and (sadly) there’s still a lot of anglophilia that will make life easier.

          I would not recommend seeking refugee status in HK (noticed one of your other comments having that idea for CN). If you go that route, go straight to China. HK treats its refugees like shit (although, again, probably not so bad if you’re white).

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            Yeah, I have no doubt it’d take years.

            What could you say about China accepting refugee status?