Now You Need to Apply for Online Health Declaration Certificate

Earlier this month, Chinese embassies in many countries have announced that foreign nationals who are to fly to China should apply for Health Declaration Certificate online. 

In order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 epidemic and simplify the process of applying for Health Declaration Certificate for foreign passengers, now foreign passengers could apply for Health Declaration Certificate online. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Register and log in to the Health Declaration Certificate system on your computer or mobile phone, fill in the required information and upload your negative nucleic acid test and IgM anti-body test reports. 
The login page of the system: https://hrhk.cs.mfa.gov.cn/H5/

2. The Chinese Embassy in your country will review your negative nucleic acid test and IgM anti-body test reports and issue Health Declaration Certificate with “HDC” mark (as shown below) in time. Passengers must present the green code within its validity period before boarding. 
Please see to it that you also meet the latest requirements of the Chinese Embassy/Consulates in the transit country.

REMINDERS
To prevent cross-border transmission of COVID-19, starting from 7 November 2020, all Chinese and foreign passengers bound for China will be required to take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests and obtain corresponding negative test results (referred to herein as “double-negative test results”). 
Without double-negative test results, an HS QR code or an HDC QR code, you will not be able to board the flight to China. 

In addition, as testing may not be available in the transit zones at the airport in transit country, please be cautious when choosing to fly to China via connecting flights. 
Passengers are advised to consult the Chinese embassy or consulate in the transit country about the latest policies to avoid getting stranded in the transit country due to denial of entry or failure to get valid health code or health declaration form. 

Vietnam vs. China: Country Comparison in ESL Teaching

Vietnam vs. China, which country to teach ESL? Vietnam is becoming a more common choice for teaching English abroad. That’s because the country is experiencing a growth spurt and investing in its youth. Like China, it wants to hold a global position.

But which country is better for teaching English…China or Vietnam?

Vietnam vs. China: Teaching in Vietnam

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Teaching Abroad in Asia: Vietnam

In Vietnam, there are many adventures to have both in and out of the country. You’ll be close to Laos and Cambodia too which are always worth a visit. Then again, from China, you can access flights to an Asian city with ease. The cost of living in Vietnam is low but then again, so is the earning potential. On average, you can expect to earn $800 to $1,700 per month. 

Most of the teaching jobs are available in the bigger cities, so you’ll have to go there to score the positions you want. You can always visit the smaller cities in your spare time. You get about 4 weeks off per year to enjoy the country. You’ll have to be a native English speaker with a bachelor’s degree, and you should have TEFL/TESL qualifications for some of the opportunities you’ll see.

Vietnam vs. China: Teaching in China

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Teaching Abroad in Asia: China

One of the biggest differences with teaching in China over Vietnam is the difference in pay. You’ll earn more money and enjoy a lower cost of living with it. While Vietnam has a low cost of living, you won’t exactly be making gobs of money there.

On top of that, while Vietnam is gaining more traction for English teaching opportunities, China has a well-established system for this and often employs teaching assistants to help you. Students in this day and age have been drilled by their parents to achieve the best heights for better jobs and opportunities when they are older. There is a huge drive to compete here. 

Chinese holidays certainly give you more free time to explore, the only downside being that everyone else has those days off too. That means monuments and landmarks are crowded. But much of Asia is likely more crowded than you are used to back home, even if you hail from a large city yourself.

Our Recommendation Goes to: China!

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Teaching English in China Guide

Ultimately, both China and Vietnam have great opportunities for teaching though China gives teachers even more. The reason is because with Mandarin becoming so popular, it hands you a free opportunity to learn the language as you teach English to those in China. Mandarin is rising up as quickly as Spanish for most popular languages to study and you can get the chance to bring that with you to any career you choose down the road. 

Choose teaching in China and you won’t be disappointed for all the experiences you’ll enjoy, the salary, the learning opportunities, and the chance to explore some of the world’s most renowned sites!