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Synchrony Cathay Pacific Credit Card [2020.4 Update: 40,000 Welcome Bonus]
The 40,000 welcome bonus is back, but the previous high was 50,000, so it may be worth waiting. In any case, it’s not very usable right now......
How to Buy Masks in the U.S. During the Pandemic and How to Wear Them Properly
Hi everyone, I’m Jeremy. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, “masks” have become hard currency around the world. Of course, there is still debate in different countries a...
COVID-19 | 03/27 Update: Chinese Airlines Announce Routes Under the “One Airline, One Country, One Route, One Flight per Week” Policy
Over the past two days, Chinese airlines (Air China, China Southern, China Eastern, XiamenAir, Hainan Airlines, Capital Airlines, Juneyao Air, and Spring Airlines) have announced t...
Hilton Expands Its Greater China Member Relief Policy "March 2020 Update: Now Extended to Members Worldwide!"
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread globally, Hilton emailed all members today to officially expand its relief policy worldwide: 2019 status is extended by one year, membe...
What I Bought During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Food, Protective Supplies, Fitness, and Home Security)
I hope this article can give everyone some ideas on what to stock up on during the pandemic....
Grubhub/Seamless Food Delivery App Guide [2020.4 Update: Rakuten Cashback on Grubhub Returns]
The Rakuten app has restored cashback for orders placed through the Grubhub app. For existing users, it is still 1%—better than nothing. We also welcome everyone to share their own...
How Can Tax Residents Still Claim the $5,000 U.S.-China Tax Treaty Exemption? (Updated for Form 1040 Schedule 1)
F-1 students generally file taxes as Non-Resident Aliens for five years. After those five years, does this treaty still apply? Online opinions are all over the place. Many people s...
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Online Q&A Ask Me Anything (Triple Prizes!) [Prizes Have Been Awarded!]
Everyone’s probably getting cabin fever at home, so we decided to host an online Q&A (Ask me anything) on Sunday night. The rules are simple: ask anything you want, chat about anyt...
A Complete Journey Log from Seattle to Shanghai During COVID-19
In early March, I finally decided to have my mother-in-law take my daughter back to Shanghai. I’d like to share our experience booking flights, making connections, going through ar...
Summary of ways to return to China from North America (amid the global COVID-19 pandemic)
With the global pandemic worsening rapidly, return tickets to China have become extremely difficult to find, and prices have shot up. This post outlines the routes and flights curr...
What Should I Do With My U.S. Credit Cards After Moving Back to China? (Including Recommended Cards to Keep)
Quite a few friends around me decided to move back to China for work and long-term living after graduating or after spending a few years working in the U.S. So what should you do w...
