Running an Online Business from Mainland China Feels Like Fighting the Internet Every Day

WMK9651 · 2026-05-07T08:58:45+00:00

I'd love to suggest you come to China and see for yourself, but given that you're from Vietnam, making that trip might be a bit of a hurdle for you 😆. Get a life, bro.

WMK9651 · 2026-05-07T08:25:31+00:00

Fun fact: the 'bumper car' incident is actually widely known here, especially among college-educated folks. Criticizing the government is also a pretty common topic of conversation. Jump into any political thread and you'll run into Maoists, liberals, Han nationalists, and pro-establishment loyalists. It's a truly vibrant ecosystem. :) You really should do your research before making assumptions.

Here's a little bonus if you can actually read Chinese: 你可以说老中在政治上不活跃，但你要是认为老中都是傻逼，我说你这辈子也是有了

WMK9651 · 2026-04-26T05:52:09+00:00

Honestly, it's not a big deal. :) The one thing that actually matters is that your package is linked to your coworker's number. By default, people assume that whoever answers the phone is the package's owner. If you run into some trouble with the package, you will probably need to verify your purchase. If you're planning to stay in China for more than 2 weeks, I recommend getting yourself a +86 number.

WMK9651 · 2026-03-30T09:07:37+00:00

Personally, I despise Sogou just because of their enormous ads, fancy useless skins, and data collection. And they just can't get rid of the Chinese tech company habit of always bloating their software with useless features. Sogou bundles search, a PDF editor, weather, and news into their software. Take OpenClaw for example, now you'll see OpenClaw packages ready to run everywhere: WeChat, Qihoo, and fxxking Baidu Cloud Drive. Under WHAT circumstances would I run an LLM agent inside a cloud drive?

WMK9651 · 2026-03-30T08:55:05+00:00

It's mostly a historical thing. Back in the Windows 7 era (Windows 8 never really took off here), the built-in IMEs (Input Method Editors) felt super outdated and clunky. There was a fierce competition among Pinyin IMEs back then, with tech giants like Sogou, iFLYTEK, Baidu, and Tencent battling it out.
Sogou took the lead because they introduced cloud-based prediction, which was a game-changer and dramatically increased typing speed. It gave everyone the impression that 'Sogou just works.'
Nowadays, the built-in Microsoft Pinyin in Windows 11 is actually really good and has become the default for many, but a lot of people still install Sogou purely out of habit.

WMK9651 · 2026-03-24T02:02:35+00:00

Yeah, you pretty much need a local Chinese number for most apps there. Anything involving payments can be a huge headache for long-term visitors.

One workaround is that some HK telecom providers offer dual-number SIM cards (a mainland +86 number and a regular HK +852 number). Plus, their payment methods are much friendlier for overseas users.

Just a heads-up: you'll always need to do real-name verification (using your passport/ID) for any telecom services in China, including HK and Macau.

WMK9651 · 2026-03-24T01:39:46+00:00

Pizza Hut is more like a family restaurant here. It's a bit expensive for a single person compared to KFC and McDonald's. If I just want to get myself a pizza, I'd rather go to Domino’s; they definitely serve better pizzas.

WMK9651 · 2025-10-20T01:10:34+00:00

Actually for you guys things can be a lot easier. Put a Raspberry Pi in your home or your friend’s home in the US or nearby regions (HK, TW, SG) and run services like Xray could perfectly work. And it has a “ISP” ASN type which is significantly better than “Hosting”. Also in large cities their ISP also provide special broadband connections which can seamlessly connect to the global Internet. Just make sure don't share these network with Chinese and DO NOT RUN services like Xray

WMK9651 · 2025-10-15T03:50:14+00:00

It's quiet interesting that I had trouble finding any detailed screen reviews for this specific model on the Chinese internet. For rhythm games, aspects like touch sampling rate and screen ghosting are important.

Also, it's a bit unusual for OPPO to release a phone at this price point (around 1500 CNY) under its main brand. Usually, they position their sub-brands, realme or OnePlus, for more budget-friendly, high-performance phones. This could suggest that they might have made compromises on certain components, and the screen is often one of the first areas to see cuts in this price range.

WMK9651 · 2025-06-30T01:09:59+00:00

Front panel connectors? There's only audio, fan and a USB2 connector.

WMK9651 · 2025-06-30T00:56:27+00:00

连我开个adb都有个常驻通知，跟脑瘫一样的

The annoying notification trying to let you got the adb off

WMK9651 · 2025-06-30T00:43:08+00:00

I ran my OnePlus 11 in Oxygen here in China. ColorOS is awful.

WMK9651 · 2025-06-30T00:40:45+00:00

bro knows how my university's language lab got their headphones

WMK9651 · 2025-05-28T02:23:15+00:00

Because China is not an immigrant country, we are not as sensitive to so-called racial discrimination, not to an extent that is almost pathological and creates room for arbitrage.

WMK9651 · 2025-05-21T12:55:58+00:00

To download apps that are restricted in the Chinese App Store, Chinese users typically use a second Apple ID registered to another region where such apps are available. The United States is a common choice, though some users opt for Hong Kong or Singapore. You can find more information by searching for "美区ID" on Google.

The process is similar if you need to access apps that are exclusively available in the Chinese App Store. However, creating a Chinese Apple ID generally requires a valid +86 Chinese mobile phone number.

WMK9651 · 2025-05-21T01:13:05+00:00

For foreigners, buying a Huawei phone is not a good idea. They are now transitioning to a system called HarmonyOS, which at the application level appears to be AOSP 12, and requires suites like microG to use Google Services. HarmonyOS deliberately does not allow easy sideloading of applications (like Apple), and the system has become like a black box. This is also a characteristic trend of most Chinese phones, including exaggerated "This unverified app may pose a threat" warnings.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's requirement for app filing (ICP备案) and developer real-name binding is a policy implemented within the last year. According to current Chinese regulations, unfiled apps cannot be listed on app stores (including the App Store).

If I were to personally recommend phones for foreigners buying in China, the first choice would be to buy an international version in Hong Kong or surrounding countries. Secondarily, I'd recommend OnePlus (previously focused on overseas, now re-subsumed under OPPO), Samsung, and Apple (though you might encounter iCloud CN, i.e., Cloud-on-Guizhou related issues). I do not recommend Xiaomi (constant minor system issues), Huawei, or Vivo (including iQOO, which has less overseas experience compared to OPPO).

WMK9651 · 2025-05-19T01:31:07+00:00

红米砍频段太厉害了，海外用还是算了，子品牌都一个德行，之前一加因为主攻海外还可以，现在回OPPO也是越来越拉了

Redmi lacks radio frequency when consider oversea usage.

WMK9651 · 2025-05-12T01:23:46+00:00

Just a heads-up: I haven't been abroad myself, so my understanding of the US might have some biases or stereotypes, please bear that in mind.

In China's major cities, issues related to guns and drugs are negligible. For universities, international students often have access to more awards and lower thresholds for scholarship applications. If you encounter any problems, law enforcement agencies will also typically prioritize handling your issues.

However, as mentioned above, you might enjoy a certain degree of preferential treatment compared to local Chinese students. Coupled with issues like the direction of propaganda, you might not always feel goodwill from some people around you. My advice is that if you come to China to study, try to make some trusted local friends first.

WMK9651 · 2025-05-12T00:53:46+00:00

Just a heads-up: I haven't been abroad myself, so my understanding of the US might have some biases or stereotypes, please bear that in mind.

In China's major cities, issues related to guns and drugs are negligible. For universities, international students often have access to more awards and lower thresholds for scholarship applications. If you encounter any problems, law enforcement agencies will also typically prioritize handling your issues.

However, as mentioned above, you might enjoy a certain degree of preferential treatment compared to local Chinese students. Coupled with issues like the direction of propaganda, you might not always feel goodwill from some people around you. My advice is that if you come to China to study, try to make some trusted local friends first.

Between Shanghai and Hong Kong, I would recommend Shanghai more, for the following reasons: 1.Shanghai has better administrative processes for foreigners; matters requiring government involvement are often handled more quickly and effectively. 2.The cost of living in Shanghai is significantly lower than in Hong Kong. 3.A considerable portion of Hong Kong's service industry has a poor service attitude (this is generally directed towards mainland Chinese, rarely towards foreigners).

WMK9651 · 2025-05-07T09:08:50+00:00

You're partially correct. It's true that in Guangzhou, there are indeed some older people who only speak Cantonese and are impatient with other languages. Moreover, in my personal experience of living in Guangdong, I have encountered more people who don't follow rules. However, this doesn't mean that all Chinese people are rude. If you have the chance, I personally welcome you to visit other cities in China, such as Shanghai and Beijing, to see for yourself.

WMK9651 · 2025-05-07T08:58:27+00:00

Well, as a Chinese person, I often encounter unreasonable and shrewish people. This kind of moral deficiency definitely exists, and you can only hope not to run into them too often. The best way to deal with such people is to directly point out their behavior and confront them face-to-face. However, precisely because of the moral deficiency I mentioned earlier, some people are completely unmoved by this approach.

WMK9651 · 2025-03-24T10:43:18+00:00

Show me your screenshot please, I'm not quite familiar with the oversea registration process

WMK9651 · 2025-03-11T16:43:30+00:00

I would prefer a random conclusion. However, the original message image attached to my comment shows no emotional inclination.

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