To further enhance the quality and effectiveness of foreign-related legal services and improve expatriates' awareness and perception of the legal environment, the Changning District Justice Bureau launched the "Ning Xiao Fa" foreign-related legal brand this year. On September 12, the first offline "Legal Café Salon" event for expats made its debut under this brand. The activity invited a group of expats who have lived and worked long-term in Changning for face-to-face communication, aiming to promptly understand their practical legal needs and improve the targeting and effectiveness of foreign-related legal work.

In recent years, focusing on the legal needs of the foreign community, Changning District has meticulously and precisely advanced foreign-related legal publicity with a commitment to quality and detail. It has gradually developed a distinctive foreign-related legal education model characteristic of Changning, contributing to the accelerated establishment of a comprehensive public legal service system covering residential areas with international residents.

From creating legal education brands and optimizing legal publicity services, to focusing on key groups and ensuring coverage across diverse demographics, and further to effectively exploring new approaches for foreign-related legal education, Changning has always dared to imagine and experiment, driving continuous innovation.

How effective is the foreign-related legal publicity? How well is it perceived? What new ideas and suggestions are there? The expats present, coming from various fields and industries, spoke openly based on their personal experiences.

Ms. Irfan, who has worked and lived in Changning for 15 years, has developed a deep affection for the district. As a long-term resident, she is very familiar with the legal resources available in her living and working areas and can promptly receive guidance and assistance from professionals when encountering legal issues.

As more and more foreigners come to work and live in Changning, their expectations for foreign-related legal education are also rising. During the exchange, several common issues troubling the foreign community were raised.

For example, due to differences between domestic and foreign cultures and legal systems, and the fact that many expats do not speak Chinese, communication barriers often prevent their legal needs from being identified and addressed in a timely and targeted manner. Many end up having to navigate these issues on their own, which weakens their sense of belonging in the community.

Alex, a content creator who has lived in Shanghai for over 20 years and speaks fluent Shanghai dialect, is an internet influencer and a well-known "China expert." He loves Shanghai and Changning and has always been committed to introducing the city and district to his friends. He was very happy to attend the "Legal Café Salon" for the first time and said that he will create videos to promote traffic safety awareness, helping expats understand Chinese traffic regulations and guiding them to comply with Chinese laws and rules.

In a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, participants suggested that relevant authorities develop handy legal handbooks or guidebooks, covering common needs such as entry procedures and medical care, and distribute them in business districts and transportation hubs. This would help international residents feel that accessible legal services are right within their reach.