Does China have a digital nomad visa?
No — China does not run a dedicated digital-nomad visa. Long-term stays generally go through a work-, study- or family-based permit, and the route is a hard route for most movers for a typical non-citizen mover.
The detail that matters: No nomad/retirement route; entry via employer Z-visa or business/investment. Residents (183d) taxed worldwide, top 45%. Naturalization effectively closed.
Tax for foreign residents in China
For a foreign earner, China's income is taxed heavily. The country taxes residents on worldwide income once you cross the residency threshold, with a headline top personal rate around 45%. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own situation with a cross-border professional before you move.
From visa to permanent residency
If you're thinking past a year or two, check whether the stay builds toward settlement: in China, permanent residency is reachable after about 5 years of residence. Immigration rules change often, so treat these as directional and verify the current policy with official sources.
Healthcare and insurance
Healthcare access for a foreigner in China is reasonably accessible. A mid-tier private health plan runs roughly $150 a month — most long-stay visas require proof of cover.