Pianote Posted April 27, 2018 at 02:04 AM Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 at 02:04 AM I am a teacher here in China. My rent and utilities are paid for by my school. Is there anything I have to do or worry about m if I should host someone? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 27, 2018 at 02:31 AM Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 at 02:31 AM Should think they would need to register as staying with you at the local police station to comply with regulations, though that's always been pretty straightforward in my experience. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChTTay Posted April 27, 2018 at 07:39 AM Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 at 07:39 AM Worth checking your contract for regulations regarding the apartment. It could be that it states no guests without the schools prior permission. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyJonesLocker Posted April 27, 2018 at 08:57 AM Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 at 08:57 AM Will be in your contract. Sometimes silence is the best policy. What they don't know won't hurt. They should register but should be no issues. Registration is not as strict as people make out. I moved last October and still haven't registered yet You can get a noisy 保安 or school admin staff though at times which might cause difficulties for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emuboy Posted April 27, 2018 at 09:03 AM Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 at 09:03 AM I didn't register when I arrived here to study in February as I went to stay with my friend first for NY. When I got to my university I had to go to the police station to register and the guy went crazy. Reckoned I was going to have to pay 500 yuan for each day I spent here without registering and maybe even have to spend some time in a prison or some shit. Only reason I got out of it was cause my mate lives in some tiny rural town and his dads a cop so he was able to say I started the application when I arrived and they just didn't complete it for me. Thank god for corruption, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted April 27, 2018 at 10:09 AM Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 at 10:09 AM I agree with Jim and chTTay. Check your contract. But I would be more concerned about the person not registering. I think for one or maybe two nights you could get away with it. However if it was me I wouldn't put myself at risk by doing it. Get your couchsurfer to stay at a hostel or similar then all the correct procedures can be followed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted April 27, 2018 at 04:28 PM Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 at 04:28 PM And the OP must certainly know by now that even if there's nobody stationed downstairs watching comings-and-goings and nobody cleaning her room once or twice a week, there will nonetheless still be eyes everywhere. The school will know she's having a guest stay over before she shows up for work the next day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted April 29, 2018 at 04:21 AM Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 at 04:21 AM Quote Is It Ok For A Foreigner To Host A Couchsurfer? I would never do it. Seems like it's asking for trouble. Not only could you wind up getting crosswise with your bosses at the school, you could run afoul of government regulation. Plus it might give the appearance of impropriety whether it was an innocent act or not. As a single female teacher in a foreign land, you might find that you are held to a higher standard by locals than you think is fair. No need to give you critics and detractors ammunition. Best to toe the line. At least that would be my suggestion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pianote Posted April 29, 2018 at 05:35 AM Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 at 05:35 AM @abcdefg Thank you for your reply! I have decided not to host the Couchsurfer. Just curious- What does it mean that I am held to a higher standard by locals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted April 29, 2018 at 01:23 PM Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 at 01:23 PM Quote As a single female teacher in a foreign land, you might find that you are held to a higher standard by locals than you think is fair. Gosh, I'm not sure what to say to make that more clear. Being a foreigner in China is kind of like living in a small town. Chinese traditionally look up to teachers and to see them as role models, as examples of good behavior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pianote Posted April 29, 2018 at 01:47 PM Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 at 01:47 PM @abcdefg Just making sure I understood. Have a good evening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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