Q&A with experts in law, medical, education, etc during COVID-19

As the month of May is only a few days away, the past months have been unimaginable as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to ravage the world.

For expats in China, you must have encountered some problems in our life caused by the pandemic. We've listed here a few experts in certain industries that can provide advice and solutions to expat communities.

We hope after reading this article, you can find your problem-solver and move forward with your life!

Mental health

PROBLEM

The invisible COVID-19 virus has taken away many lives and impacted human beings in various, unexpected ways. For survivors, they might be left traumatized by their ICU experience. For residents under the government's lockdown order, they might develop mental health problems. As the world is struggling with the virus, everyone is undergoing a psychological experiment -- to get used to life under COVID-19.

SOLUTION

With his extensive experience in high-level corporate positions in multinational companies with in-depth psychological counseling expertise, David helps individuals, schools, universities. and companies by providing psychological counseling, therapy, coaching, training, and speeches.

CONTACT

Find David in "AnyHelper Advisors" at the end of the article under HEALTHCARE.

Law

PROBLEM

News reports have stated that divorce rates have increased sharply in China during mandatory lockdowns aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus. Sorry to hear that if you're having difficult times dealing with your loved one(s). Wondering if your spouse can give away property without consent? Is looking at your boyfriend's phone secretly illegal?

SOLUTION

Edgar Choi is a law graduate of Fudan University. Edgar is the author of 4 Chinese books: Financial Law, Economic Law, Commercial Law, and Intellectual Property Law In A Minute, to be published by Tsinghua University Press and one textbook: Business Ethics.

Edgar has been interviewed by Bloomberg and Timeout on China labor law and is the legal advisor of International Financial Technology Academy, World Blockchain and Fintech Foundation, and Esports International Group.

CONTACT

Find Edgar in "AnyHelper Advisors" at the end of the article under LAW & FINANCE.

Education

PROBLEM

During the COVID-19 pandemic, some students have complained that they can't visit the school office to ask questions about the application or admission or they feel uncomfortable communicating through email with school officials.

SOLUTION & CONTACT

Admissions officers from East China Normal University are ready to answer your questions on WeChat! Ask questions like ECNU's academic and scholarship programs, international students' life at ECNU, or any you might have! Extract the code to join the group.

Fitness

PROBLEM

Whether you're still being quarantined or can't go to the gym for some reason, staying physically and mentally healthy while at home is important.

SOLUTION

Hilda has been doing Pilates for 13 years and is a certified Pilates instructor and movement coach.

Angela is a yoga teacher and manages a community for yoga lovers!

CONTACT

Find Hilda and Angela in "AnyHelper Advisors" at the end of the article under BODY & BEAUTY.

Employment

PROBLEM

China's economy shrank by 6.8% in the first three months of 2020. Companies are laying off employees due to the coronavirus outbreak. We can't deny the fact that many foreign friends in China have lost their job. As the graduation season quickly approaches, job demands are going to be skyrocketing.

SOLUTION

Talk to job consultant Joey one-on-one for available openings in cities across China or the world. A global recruitment platform was also recently launched. Submit your resume now and hope your career change can be successful in this difficult time.

CONTACT

Joey can be reached below under "AnyHelper Advisors."

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