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[quote=APAULT,271641]If your kids will be going to the British school you should get plenty of help once you arrive.

There are insects but nothing too bad.  You are more likel\y to notice an absence of wildlife, except flies perhaps
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Your personal safety in the streets is probably much better than any city in the UK or most other western countries though locals will say the cities are unsafe - if only they knew!

China is still a developing country and cannot be expected to have the same safety standards that we are used to in the west.  Having said that there are many westerners thoroughly enjoying life here.  So here are few initial things you learn to live with.

You should not drink tap water in most places and generally there are more chances of getting stomach complaints as hygiene standards are lower (oh and you ALWAYS carry a supply of tissues for use in the WC).   You will all have to learn new pedestrian safety (especially that a green man does NOT mean it is safe to cross), you will need to be wary of electricity and power boards (multi adaptors), safety exits are often locked, sprinkler systems are not universal and who knows if they are working, seat belts in taxis are often not working or non existant, and the driving style has to be experienced to be believed.[/quote]

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