Mrs. Madness, the link below might be helpful. It's information from ExPatExchange:

Living in China

I've been researching Mexico, specifically Puerto Vallarta, as a retirement destination, and the Ex Pat site is a great place to become acclimated, via advice, etcetera, from other Americans residing in foreign countries.
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