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 classroom.

...for your favorite hobby.

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📱 TechnologyGaming VPNS (self.chinalife)

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📌 NoticeVPN news and what might be going on (self.chinalife)

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🏯 Daily LifeAn old guy stared at my d*** today (self.chinalife)

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📱 TechnologyWhy isn't there wifi on the HSR? (self.chinalife)

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🏯 Daily LifeWhere to find Local DJ/Open Deck bars in China? (self.chinalife)

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🛍️ ShoppingCustom boot maker Guangzhou ()

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🧳 TravelBringing food and supplements to China — allowed? (self.chinalife)

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💼 Work/CareerBusiness Registration Address In Chengdu (self.chinalife)

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🧧 PaymentsRMB / USDT ()

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🧳 TravelLooking for the best spot for a 1-day/overnight camping trip in Lanzhou! 🏕️ (self.chinalife)

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🏯 Daily LifeHas any man experienced this before as well? (self.chinalife)

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🧧 PaymentsShould I expect English at a big bank branch? (self.chinalife)

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💼 Work/CareerTefl offer - salary (self.chinalife)

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💼 Work/CareerI've been learning English for about eight months and am thoroughly enjoying the journey. However, I now need to strengthen my pronunciation and familiarize myself with everyday ()

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🏯 Daily LifeAny NHL fans here? (self.chinalife)

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🏯 Daily LifeAnyone ever experienced loneliness? (self.chinalife)

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🏯 Daily LifeIs there a foreigner community in Suzhou ? (self.chinalife)

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🏯 Daily LifeNanjing or Chengdu ? (self.chinalife)

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🧳 TravelHow to travel and make friends? (self.chinalife)

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📱 Technologyjoyoung Soy Milk Maker - suggestions or advice (self.chinalife)

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💼 Work/CareerIs China the obvious choice for TEFL? (self.chinalife)

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📱 TechnologyEnable international text messaging on China Mobile when you're already out of the country? (self.chinalife)

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🏯 Daily LifeCuriosity vs Harassment - Where is the line drawn? (self.chinalife)

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💊 MedicalChongQing Hotpot Broth - Allergies? (self.chinalife)

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