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Q:	Outdoor Activities for Spring
A:	Spring's gentle breeze, blooming flowers and green grass tell us it's time to go outdoors, breathe fresh air, bask in warm sunshine and refresh yourself from cold winter. Lots of activities suit the cheerful season, let's check out.


Q:	How Much RMB or Foreign Currency Can Be Physically Carried Out of or Into China?
A:	According to the Administrative Rules of the People's Republic of China on Cross-Border Transportation of National Currency issued by China's central bank in December 2004, travelers are allowed to take up to US$5,000 equivalent of foreign currency and 20,000 yuan of local currency (US$1=7.7 yuan) into or out of the country.


Q:	How to Survive Sandstorms in Beijing?
A:	Wearing a bandanna is more than a fashion statement, it's a way to keep your hair safe when the sandstorms roll into town. It's important to protect your hair during a storm, because the fine grains of sand can easily destroy your cuticles.


Q:	If My Visa Expires and I Overstay in Shanghai, What Can I Do and How Much Is the Fine?
A:	According to the Chinese immigration law, if your visa has been expired less than 10 days, it's not necessary to pay any fine.


Q:	How Does the VAT Works in China?
A:	There are two kinds of VAT taxpayer in China by the criterion of turnover of sale goods & services and condition of accounting system. One is normal taxpayer, the other is small taxpayer.


Q:	Can I Find Delicacies from Minorities in Beijing or Shanghai?
A:	Yes. There are 55 minorities in all in China. Things we talk most frequently are their delicacies made by unique methods, especially the household foods from southern minorities, they are very popular among Beijing and Shanghai.

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