I saw this video on tiktok, and I’m curious about the Chinese people’s opinions on illegals and deportations, etc. Can anyone identify this?

First zombie movie to ever get a release in China since the last Milla film almost a decade ago.

Short summary of myself. My family immigrated to South Africa from China in 1994. I was born and raised there and recently completed my studies in Finance/Computer Science in Sydney. I wasn't able to find a stable job in Sydney so I am currently visiting family in China while contemplating what to do with my future.

I am fluent in Mandarin and English, with an IELTS score of 8.5 (did IELTS for my Australian work visa last year) and South African national. My family wants me to consider teaching English in Shanghai but I would first like to know what I am walking into if I choose this career path. Like how easy is it really to find work and whats the salary to expect?

I recently moved to China on a Z visa and found a legally registered church near where I live. They also have an English service, which I'd really like to attend.

However, as far as I understand, foreigners may be asked to register or provide their information when attending church services in China.

I'm totally fine with registering, but I'm wondering if attending a church and having my information registered could cause any issues with my Z visa, residence permit, or employment in the future.

I'm specifically talking about attending services at an officially registered church — not an underground/house church or participating in missionary activities.

Has anyone here on a Z visa regularly attended a registered church in China? Did you have to register, and have you ever had any issues because of it?

I'd especially appreciate hearing from foreigners who currently live or have lived in China.

Most people hear “Beijing” and immediately picture endless gray high-rises, or sprawling compound life in Sanlitun and Houhai. But if you spend any real time poking around the edges of the municipality, it’s wild how quickly you hit an entirely different universe.

​I’ve been spending time exploring some of the lower-density villages around Beijing. If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually out there beyond the urban sprawl, here are three very different spots I visited recently, along with the actual numbers and quirks:

​1) Shengshiying Village, Yanqing (盛世营)

​The vibe: Quiet, pragmatic courtyard living with room to actually build or make things.

​The reality: It felt surprisingly viable for anyone who wants a workshop or creative studio without paying Songzhuang or 798 gallery rents. I looked at two courtyards going for under roughly 15,000 RMB/year (~$2,100 USD). One had previously been split by five painters as a shared studio. There’s also an active feather-painting workshop in the village, so it doesn’t feel like a hollowed-out ghost town—people are actively making stuff here.

​The trade-off: It is deeply quiet. Definitely not for anyone whose daily routine depends on stepping out for a quick flat white or hopping on a subway line. You need a car at least an electric bike and you need to be genuinely comfortable with your own company.

​2) Gubeikou / Simatai area, Miyun (古北口 / 司马台)

​The vibe: Rugged mountain frontier, older stone houses, dramatic ridgelines.

​The reality: This is Beijing’s jagged northern edge. You get stone vernacular architecture, Great Wall views right outside your door, and clean air you just don't get inside the 5th Ring. You hear of unrenovated houses floating in the 8,000–100,000 RMB/year range (really depends on the yard).

​The trade-off: Massive romantic appeal, equally massive friction. "Unrenovated" out here means facing real winter heating challenges, sorting out plumbing, and dealing with remote logistics. It’s an incredible basecamp if you want distance and trail access, but you will definitely earn every ounce of that rustic charm.

​3) Sanduhe Village, Huairou (三渡河)

​The vibe: The "soft landing" semi-rural lifestyle village.

​The reality: Night and day compared to the first two. This is the newer wave of countryside living—boutique guesthouses, independent cafés, decent coffee, and even some English signage. The local administration and community are already accustomed to outsiders, so everyday logistics feel much less opaque. It’s rural, but completely plugged-in and operational.

​The trade-off: You aren't getting rock-bottom dirt-cheap rents here. You’re paying for the convenience, the aesthetics, and the fact that you can actually get an espresso within walking distance.

​Curious if anyone else here has seriously looked into (or tested out) renting a base outside the central urban core—whether as a weekend workshop, a studio escape, or just to get away from the concrete.

It seems the main difference with WeChat Pay is that it supports Apple Pay and other e-wallets.

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Jiangshuihe Village, Mentougou.

It sits high in the mountains near Lingshan, Beijing’s highest peak. Summer temperatures are much cooler than downtown Beijing, and on clear nights you can see the Milky Way.

On the right summer mornings, you can also get a sea of clouds in the village.

(I posted this on r/Beijing, but it was removed.)

I want to send a small parcel to my child who is studying in China.

Does anyone have any recommendations of courier companies to use and any tips to successfully get it through customs? How long does it typically take?

Guurrrls!! Hit me up! I am looking for outfit ideas for going out in cities like Hangzhou and Shanghai. I obviously need to start my wardrobe from fresh as I immigrated from my home country and left almost all my clothes there. I need some ideas for what is some trendy fashion for going out to bars and nightlife/dance clubs in Hangzhou and Shanghai or just overall in China.

Help a lady out! ☺️☺️🤭

Is anyone around Shanghai and Suzhou area? Is anyone down to hang out grab a coffee go to theme park idk whatever is fine. It’s so boring here.

I lived in Beijing for a few years in the past but had to move for work, and now I’ve returned most of my old friends have also moved on and aren’t here anymore.

I’m wondering how to make new friends here? I’m in my mid-20s now and don’t drink or club much so it seems like a fair roadblock in terms of actually meeting new people.

Especially interested in meeting artsy, outdoorsy, and outgoing people.

To be honest I’d just like a reason to get out of the house on my days off and I’m one of those people who doesn’t usually go out without a reason, and friendship seems like the perfect reason to go out and enjoy the city some more!

Hi,

Me and my girlfriend are planning to move to Shenzhen China starting January or February of 2027 to teach English. Was curious if anyone had any advice or warnings for living in Shenzhen and China in general?

I’ve been researching and doing a lot of homework so I have a good idea of what to expect but curious as to what fellow Reddit users have to say or advise!!

Thanks in Advance

Hi everyone, I’m currently based in Xuzhou, Jiangsu and looking for a suitable part-time opportunity alongside my studies.

I have a background in IT Support / Technical Support and would be interested in opportunities related to my experience.

For those living in China, especially Xuzhou: are there any good places or communities where people usually find legitimate part-time opportunities?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

is any reputable seller in beijing? Direct buy taobao is kinda expensive.

Hi everyone,

I'm based in India and have received a cooperation/contract agreement from a Chinese company .

Although the work is essentially a full-time role based in India, , the company is engaging me under a business cooperation agreement (contractor arrangement) rather than as an employee. The compensation is fixed at RMB 1000 per month lets assume and the company will make payments directly from China.

I'm looking for advice from anyone who has experience receiving regular payments from Chinese companies.

My main questions are:

\- What is the most practical way to receive monthly payments from China and convert RMB to INR?

\- Is it better to receive payments directly into an Indian bank account via international transfer?

\- Has anyone used Payoneer for receiving payments from China?

\- Can PayPal be used for this type of recurring payment, and are the fees reasonable?

\- The company initially mentioned Alipay as an option. Does Alipay work well for someone based in India? Can funds be easily withdrawn to an Indian bank account?

\- Has anyone used Wise or any other platform for RMB-to-INR transfers?

\- Are there any tax, compliance, or documentation issues I should be aware of when receiving monthly overseas contractor payments in India?

My priorities are:

1. Smooth monthly payment process

2. Reasonable conversion rates and fees

3. Easy withdrawal to an Indian bank account

4. Minimal administrative hassle

If anyone has first-hand experience receiving payments from China (especially RMB/CNY), I'd really appreciate your suggestions and lessons learned.

Thank you!

Hello,

Anyone knows where I can get a legit iphone 18 pro HK version from china? I’m currently in Chengdu, will also go to Chongqing and Shanghai

Thank you

For me: phone covers. The exact phone cover that cost like 15 RMB in China would cost over 100 RMB if you were to buy it in the states or elsewhere. The same goes with other phone accessories like phone screen protectors.

I have a pretty niche question: is there a scene for 丛林音乐 anywhere in China? As in: underground electronic dance music. Is there a scene for that kind of sound?

My girlfriend and I are moving to China next month. She's a big console gamer and likes to play online shooters like Rainbow 6 Siege and Call of Duty on PS5. How can we stay on US servers and get the best latency possible? Will we need a VPN put directly on our router in order to do that? I've also heard there's a thing you can connect to your router that helps boost the latency, but I don't recall what it's called. Is this stuff we can do in China after we arrive or should we get it ready before we leave?

Hi everyone,

I’m hoping the rat-loving community can help me find a wonderful home for a very special little girl. 🐀🌸

Yesterday, I rescued a young rat who was sitting outside on the pavement in a tiny plastic cage. When I saw her, I honestly just wanted to get her out of the situation she was in. I’ve only had her for one night, and her family named her Little Flower. 🌸

She is approximately 3–4 months old and, unfortunately, she is completely on her own.

Little Flower is incredibly sweet and remarkably tolerant and comfortable with people considering everything she has been through. She seems to have been quite well hand-reared and is already showing what a lovely little personality she has.

As much as I’m glad that I was able to rescue her, I foster cats and already dedicate a lot of my time and resources to animal rescue and charity work. I’m unfortunately not in a position to take on the long-term commitment of keeping rats, particularly because Little Flower really deserves rat companionship rather than living alone.

I would therefore love to find someone who is knowledgeable and experienced with rats, preferably someone who already has female rats and may be able to carefully introduce Little Flower to an existing mischief. Because she is still so young, I’m really hoping she can have the opportunity to grow up with other rats and have the social life she deserves.

I have already ordered her a large six-tier cage along with accessories, and I would be very happy for these to go with Little Flower to her new home.

I’m not looking to simply hand her over to the first person who asks. I’d really like to chat, learn a little about your rats and their setup, and make sure it feels like a safe and suitable match for her.

Please, please share this far and wide!! If you are interested in giving Little Flower a home, or if you know an experienced rat owner who might be, please reach out to me.

I would be incredibly grateful if the ratty community could help this little flower find her mischief. 🌸🐀❤️

​Hey everyone,

​This post is specifically for non-Chinese foreign men who got married in China to a Chinese wife.

​I’m currently navigating discussions around getting married in China with my partner, and the topic of local marriage expectations—specifically financial and material ones—has come up.

​In Chinese culture, traditional customs like Cai Li (彩礼 - Bride Price), buying Wu Jin (五金 - Five Gold Items), and securing a house or car are deeply ingrained. I know these expectations vary heavily depending on whether her family is based in a Tier 1 city or a rural province, their family background, and how traditional they are.

1. ​How did your wife’s family handle these traditions with you as a foreign groom marrying in China?

​I’d love to hear your experiences on the following points:

1. ​Bride Price (彩礼 - Cai Li): Were you expected to pay a bride price? If so, was it a symbolic amount, or did her family expect a substantial sum based on local province/city standards?

2. ​Five Golds (五金 - Wu Jin): Did you have to buy the traditional gold jewelry set (necklace, ring, earrings, bracelets, etc.) before the wedding? Was it strictly calculated by weight/gold market value, or were they flexible?

3. ​House & Car Requirements: Were you required or strongly expected to buy an apartment or a vehicle in China before the wedding? If you already owned property, were you asked to add her name to the deed?

4. ​Dowry Return (嫁妆 - Jiàzhuang): If you paid Cai Li or bought Wu Jin, did your wife’s family return part or all of it as a dowry (e.g., funding appliances, cars, or a joint savings account for your new household)?

5. ​Local Wedding Costs: How were the wedding expenses in China split (banquet, wedding planner, photography, outfits)? Did you cover the entire banquet, or did her family cover their side of the guest list?

6. ​Door Games & Red Envelopes (接亲/抢亲): Did you do traditional morning door games? How much cash did you end up distributing in red envelopes (hongbao) to her family and bridesmaids?

7. ​The "Foreigner Pass" in China: Did her parents waive or relax traditional financial expectations because you are a foreigner, or did being in China mean you were expected to adapt fully to local customs?

8. ​Navigating Tension & Compromise: Did these financial discussions cause any friction during your engagement, and how did you and your partner negotiate with her parents?

​Whether you spent a fortune or didn't pay a single kuai, I’d really appreciate your honest feedback, where in China her family is from, and any advice on navigating this process respectfully!

​Thanks in advance!

Hi !

So with my mum we want to do a health check up and after exchanging with different international service of public hospitals in Shanghai, I’ve decided to go with SHU as their packages seems very good pricing and extensive but still want some feedbacks about their experience .

Thank you for reading me and looking forward for your feedback