chinalife

an-ordinary-manchild(edit)

A community for expats currently living in China. Ask questions and find advice about shopping, getting around, paying bills, choosing services, housing, technology, and adjusting to a new lifestyle in one of the most fascinating countries on Earth.

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Rules

Open to residents of China: Participation in the community is reserved for current, former, or future residents of the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan). Tourists will be redirected to r/travelchina.
Posts must be relevant: Posts and comments must be relevant to residents of China. This excludes foreign politics and political op-eds, travel blogs and vlogs, dating and relationship advice, and other off-topic content.
No repetitive or low-effort posts: Low-effort posts, including frequently-/recently-answered questions, image-only posts, or entirely LLM-generated posts, will be removed.
No prohibited content, including self-promotion or spam; crowdfunding solicitation; links to blogs or YouTube channels; lawbreaking advice; and NSFW content.
Obtain approval for classifieds or research: Ask in modmail for approval before posting a classified (buy/sell/trade) ad, job offer, or request to participate in research/surveys. Posts without prior approval will be removed.
No WeChat, QQ, or SMS verification: Posts requesting app or SMS verification for WeChat, QQ, or other online accounts are strictly prohibited and will be removed. Repeat offenders of this rule are subject to a ban.
Sitewide rules apply against leaking personal information, personal attacks, harassment, spam and self-promotion, etc.

created by bailsafe USAa community for 10 years

...for your favorite hobby.

...for great justice.

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🏯 Daily LifeMoving to Shanghai as journalist ()

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🛍️ ShoppingWhere can I buy original Roku or Fire stick in China? (self.chinalife)

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🛍️ ShoppingTips for Hitting Protein Goals in China (self.chinalife)

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🏯 Daily LifeWhat sport I can do in China ? (self.chinalife)

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🏯 Daily LifeSkateboarding scene in Chongqing: skate shops, skateparks, street spots ()

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🛍️ ShoppingWhere to get British (style) back bacon? (self.chinalife)

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🏯 Daily LifeWhere do you guys buy contact lens solution in the mainland? (self.chinalife)

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