Living in another country

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Post Report of the Day

Beijing, China

Are there any particular health concerns? What is the quality of available medical care? What medical conditions typically require medical evacuation?

Bad air pollution, especially in cooler weather when the coal is being burnt. You hope for breezy days as the winds blow all the pollution away. Based on my own experience, on days that have...

Are there personal security concerns to be aware of at this post? Please describe.

No crimes. However, living in a communist country, expect your home to be entered by unknown people when you're not home. These people go through your stuff and do things to your computers. Supposedly, they...