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Taxes in China
06 months ago
Taxes in China
China has tax treaties with the US as well as other countries that are set up to prevent individuals from being double taxed. However, the treaties are also designed to help each country catch the cheats. Penalties for tax evasion are far more severe in China than in the United States. For example, in the US you will get a slap on the wrist and a fine, but in China you will earn yourself a free trip behind bars. Since the spring of 2006, the tax bureau has been connected with the immigration bureau, so if you are going to get caught, its more than likely to be at the airport, just as you thought you were going to get away with it. Say goodbye to your friends and family, because it may be a long time before you see them again.
As an expat in China, you might be required to pay taxes both in China and in your home country, especially for atypical income such as property taxes and royalties. Ask your employee to help sort it out before accepting the job. Taxes can be very complex however, and the more you try to play it by the book, the high your bill will be.
The Individual Income Tax in the mainland tax just like in the US. The first 4000RMB isn’t taxed, but for wages up to 20,000 RMB you are taxed at a marginal rate of 20%. for wages 20,000RMB to 40,000RMB, the tax rate is 25%, and so on. China’s ITT tax rates are among the highest in Asia. The rates are lower for people who are classified as “individual entrepreneurs”, and tax brackets are higher in high cost cities such as Shanghai. Some expats split their work between two schools and keep their earning below 4000 RMB with each employer. (more…)
A Westerner Living in China
16 months ago
Westerner Living in China
I first came to China in 2005. I flew in via Hong Kong to Shenzhen and was completely blown away by this city. I didn’t know quite what to expect but it certainly exceeded any expectations I might have had. Thirty years ago Shenzhen was just a small fishing village across the river from Hong Kong but with an idea of creating a model city to rival Hong Kong, the then leader Deng Xiaoping set out his vision for this super-city. In my opinion Shenzhen is an amazing modern city with futurist tall buildings, well designed family friendly apartment blocks, wide tree lined avenues, lush vegetation, relaxing parks and a vibrant economy to compete with any western city. Wow! I thought – this is communist China!
It wasn’t however until 2007 when I came to live in Zunyi, a ‘small’ city in Guizhou province did I come to discover the real China. The fact is you never really know a country until you live there and for me, it was a real culture shock! Make no mistake about it, life in the west is so very different from life in China.
Population: As we all know, China has a huge population – 1.3 billion people, a figure which is difficult to comprehend. Zunyi is considered to be a small city in China but has a population bigger than England’s second biggest city – Birmingham. And because everyone lives in apartment blocks, the inhabitants are more crammed in than English cities. Only the mountain right in the middle of the Zunyi creates a refuge from the noise and busyness of the city but most cities here don’t have mountains in the middle of them. The bigger cities like Shanghai, Beijing and Chongqing seem to places of endless habitation but fortunately the city planners have thought about this and there are always either beautiful parks or historic sites to escape too. Because of the size of the population it is difficult to get away from people in China; even the countryside where agriculture is labour intensive, it can be difficult to be totally alone. Having said that, I have been fortunate enough to be taken to some stunning countryside away from the city where all you can hear is the birdsong and only occasionally meet another person. (more…)
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How To Grill Shark Steaks
07 months ago
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Shark steaks are a delicacy in most parts of the globe. It is a high source of protein and a much better alternative to beef and pork steaks. Grilling fish is relatively easy, but you must ensure that you put in the right marinade.
If you wish to learn more about how to grill shark just follow this simple guide and you can indulge in a gastronomical delight after that.
How to grill shark
Shark steaks – 6
Lemon juice – 2 tbsps.
Ground pepper – 1/3 tbsps.
Garlic cloves (minced) – 2
Fresh chopped parsley – ¼ cup
Catsup – ¼ cup
Orange juice – ½ cup
Soy sauce – ½ cup
Salt to taste
Method:
Mix all the ingredients for the marinade thoroughly in a re-sealable bag. Then add the fish steaks and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Then remove the marinated fish onto a plate and keep the marinade aside. Now, pat dry the fish steaks with a paper towel and then coat with a liberal layer of extra virgin olive oil to prevent the fish from sticking onto the grill.
Clean the grates of the grill thoroughly with a wire mesh and coat it with olive oil using a paper towel. Then preheat the grill until it reaches the maximum temperature. Place the fish steaks over the red hot charcoals for about 6 minutes. Flip the steaks over and leave it for another 6 minutes and test it with a fork to see if it is done. Use up the entire marinade and keep basting at regular intervals. After the steaks are done, remove onto plate and give it a resting period of five minutes. This will bring out the juices in the steak. If the liquid runs clear, it is an indication that the fish is cooked and it is ready to be served.
You could use any marinade of your choice to make the steaks. However, if you are using a sweetish BBQ sauce, you must ensure that the grilling process is at least half done before you can use the BBQ sauce or the steaks may burn up due to the excessive sugar in the BBQ sauce.