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Interesting – is this a requirement of the Z-visa now? I don’t think I’ve ever had to supply this information. I do remember filling out forms which ask if I’ve been convicted of a crime in my home country though.
I believe this is one of the new post July 1, 2013 visa regulations for foreigners trying to work in China. I was asked to do it and so I’ve got to figure it out now. Was hoping the consulate would do it, but Brian just crushed my dreams of finding convenience in China.
I arrived from the UK last week on a Z visa and didn’t have to provide a criminal records check. Like Charlie on some forms that I filled out I did have to state that I hadn’t been convicted of a crime but that was it.
Yeah he’s famous. He’s the Frost (Played by Michael Sheen) in ‘Frost/Nixon’ the Hollywood film about the Nixon interviews. I don’t think it actually won anything but it was multi nominated for every major film award.
He presented a few shows but he’s most famous for those types of interviews, interviewed every serving British prime minister from Wilson to Cameron and every president in office from Nixon to Bush (jnr).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Frost</span>
Have a read, it’s Wikipedia so you know it’s true! (“,)
Ah that’s great, thanks for that! Do you have an address to show the cab driver?
Im currently sitting in the lazy pug enjoying a pint.
Wont be going too mental as I have a medical tomorrow but happy to have a few jars.
If you could PM me Daves number as I don’t have it any longer….
Thanks again!
Finally arrived in Chengdu yesterday…..
Hope to join you guys in the league at some point although painfully unfit at the moment!
Does anyone know where I’ll be able to watch the Liverpool vs Man U game today? Anyone else watching it?
Thanks Dana and Danny!
In touch with Ryan and hoping to view the apartment when I travel out at the end of the month.
Good luck in the new premises and looking forward to meeting you guys in there very soon!
Graeme.
Ryan – replied. Let me know if there are any issues.
Does anyone have any thoughts or experience of any of the other complexes?
At the moment I have apartments lined up to view in:
Times Crystal Park, Master, City Spring, St Nature, City Mansion, Shanghai Garden, Europe City and Times residence.
I work for IKEA so it has to be reasonable for getting to the store but I will likely buy a car or a bike at some point. Ideally I’d like to be pretty near shops, bars, restauarnts, coffee/tea houses and a gym.
If it helps get an opinion there will be a house warming party! (“,)
Hi Connie,
Thanks for getting in touch, unfortunately I have an agent set up already through my company. They had an existing agreement with them so it was already in place when I first visited Chengdu.
I just happened to see this seperately and thought it looked pretty nice.
I’m interested…. would prefer an unfurnished though……
I have a few set up to look at in Master, Times Residence, Times Crystal Park and City Spring if anyone has any opinions?!
Likely to fly out on 26th or 27th of august and can view apartments for a few days after that.
How close to IKEA is this?
No problem as I say barring any further complications I should be out around the 26th of August. I have no idea what the road network is like except what I seen in the cities but I do fancy some touring.
Toyota GT86 – Gets a good write up….<!– .bbp-reply-content –>
Thanks Andy that helps give me an idea. Doesnt sound too bad but the insurance is a bit more expensive than I would expect. I take it main dealers are the place to go for servicing etc? No specialist private companies?
Confirmation today that there is no company car….never mind I’ll buy something a bit more exciting then! You only live once after all!
Graeme
Thanks Andy,
Do main dealers keep approved used or equivalent? How about insurance etc is this more expensive too?
Haha thanks very much but more than likely I’ll buy something German….
Provisional start date of the 1st of September and will probably travel out the week before that but I’m in no rush to buy a car right away (and will still have to arrange my license). I’ll have a lot going on…
Graeme.
It was a Virgin Active I had the particlar joy of experiencing in London. I still chuckle when I think of the things I have seen in there (Ugg boots on the running machine, heavy wool cardigans in the free weights and I’m sure someone was curling their mobile phone once…).
I don’t mind travelling to get to the right gym and to train with the right people but at the minute I’m not really in the shape where it would be massively beneficial. In Edinburgh I used to travel 22miles each way to get to the right gym with the right people but the roads were almost empty at 5:30 in the morning so it wasn’t too bad.
At the moment I have no idea what my chosen mode of transport will be in Chengdu but I have recently fell in love with the Harley Davidson “Forty Eight” model. Not sure if I will go through the hassle of getting a bike license sorted in China at first anyway.
@ Melina – I’m certain any recommendations will be useful to me too, I will be the first to relocate to Chengdu for IKEA so any support for me and the store will be great.
@ Charlie – Are roof terraces/large balconies common in Chengdu?
Again thanks guys, all very helpful!
I was pretty certain that the rent prices would be inflated on those sites but not by so much, in all fairness it’s very positive to hear what I should be paying to live. I wouldn’t like myself or the company paying more than we should, regardless of wheteher it is affordable or not. I hate the thought of someone taking advantage in those situations.
@ Ray/Charlie – Thanks for that, there will be no rush I will stay in a hotel when I make the move until I find the right place. The company will provide the agent and I’m sure there will be many people willing to make sure I don’t get taken for a ride.
@ Brendan – Thats good to hear, I will probably use training and sports as a way of meeting people outside of work. Are there any particular gyms where a few people go? I only ask as in London I have found it frustrating to say the least to find a gym where the standard attire is not a mobile phone, beanie hat, shades and three quarter length trousers…..
Thanks Brendan,
Wow that is unbelievable, I was looking at ones online and they were being quoted at over 10k rmb. I’ll get a better idea once I am actually there. Not sure but would probably prefer unfurnished but its no problem either way. Although I do notice most are already furnished.
Also as a side note your thread on training and nutrition has actually inspired me to start training again, I have been in the gym very little since moving to London (1.5 years) but trained with a couple of full time Judo players and a natural body builder who came 4th in the worlds when I was in Edinburgh. You never know I might actually end up back in shape when I move to China….
I will be the Store Sales Manager in Chengdu.
Hi Guys,
Thanks very much for the help, it is much appreciated!
Well at the moment I pay London rent so all of the quoted prices sound attractive but of course I’ll take on board what you are saying and go with how the reality is as opposed to how much I will be charged for a name.
It seems as if there is a lot going on around the area of my work in terms of restaurants, bars, shopping, socialising etc……is this about right?
@ Charlie – Sounds great I’ll definitely make my way along to that, would be nice just to meet some people in Chengdu.
@ Ben Brown – Thanks thats good insight, It’s not the be all and end all for me but good internet connection will be important, especially if I want to video call home etc…..I can do that right?
@ Melina – Ha, ha I will check out some 5 star luxury also, the prices quoted online are grossly inflated in comparison to that, nearly London prices in some instances!
@ Valerie – Thank you I will have a look at Le Parc, a good gym and relatively close to nice restaurants and bars is good!
