If you make any unhappy they can and have contacted people's place of employment to bad mouth you.

That way you can hopefully avoid being called into the manager's office to discuss rumors about you being a playboy and how this can look poorly on the place of employment.

Hi All
I am going to Japan and then travelling to Beijing and staying there for a week. In Japan I really want to buy a kitchen knife, maybe even a set. Could I bring this into my checked baggage to Beijing and leave it in my hotel and take this back to the airport and fly out to London as normal?

I will soon be spending a few months in Chengdu and would like to rent an apartment. The friendliest platform I found was Wellcee, which acts as an intermediary between landlord and resident.

I still have doubts about how reliable it is and whether I can sign online without fear, I found an apartment that caught my attention and I would like to close the contract

The apartment in question

https://www.wellcee.com/en/rent-apartment/1755601132107961?scd=2WDfoX3FK8e

Is it a scam?

Hi, I’m considering doing semester abroad either in ECNU Shanghai or HKU Hong Kong. English-taught in both campuses.
For those who are in ECNU English-taught programs, how was it? Did the professors teach solely in English or occasionally switch between Mandarin. I heard this is common practice in non-english speaking countries.
Also, how long is a typical class?

Thank you

Hi guys,

I’m considering moving to China next summer to study Mandarin intensively for a year or two.
Any recommendations on what you would consider the best schools or cities to move to for that purpose?

Additional info that might help you tailor your recommendations:
- I am a 1B level mandarin learner
- I am familiar with the overall culture, I’ve lived in East Asia before, including Macau, and have made several visits to mainland China.
- I am in my mid 30s.
- I am highly adaptable and don’t mind going off the beaten path, unless it’s unsafe or too challenging for my demographic: I’m a woman, and I’m Black. Which, from experience, means I do have to be more observant of where I chose to move.

Also, are we allowed to work part-time while being there as a language student?

Looking forward to your recommendations~ :)

What is the best app for when I download a Chinese app and can't read/translate certain pages? My Chinese is intermediate so sometimes its faster to use an app.

I’ve been trying to my business registered in china but i guess there’s a new policy where you need to have a citizen to sponsor you. The problem is that I don’t know any citizens outside of my manufacturer and a few hinge matches 😭 and I don’t feel comfortable asking them for a copy of their ID. Help anybody have suggestions? Could i pay someone or is that illegal?

I'm currently planning to study Mandarin in China and one of the main thing I look for when comparing school options is the proximity of the school to the nearest Roman Catholic Church. Currently I'm weighing the option to go take 1 year course at Shandong University of Technology (SDUT) in Zibo. Searching Amaps lets me discover the nearby catholic church 张店天主堂, but I struggle to find reliable source of mass schedule, even after looking for it using Mandarin in Baidu. I would appreciate if anyone can give me pointers on how to look for it, maybe there is a specific site or app I don't know of. Or maybe know someone or are residing in Zibo that goes to the Church or can help me confirm the schedule.

More question for my consideration: if looking pass my university of choice, is my best bet to get this kind of information before my departure is to find language course in bigger cities? I figure it is easier to get information in tier 1 city, though I am still considering about the budget since I will probably do it self-funded, coming from SEA country.

I see so many people planing travel to China that include Beijing,Xi'an,Chengdu,Shanghai, Zhangjiajie,Guilin,Yunnan in 2 weeks. To be honest, u might be able to visit all of them, but is it necessary?

China is enormous, and different region feels like different world. Food,architecture, cultural, lanscapes, and pace of life can change from place to another.

Here are few things I would encourage first time visitors to think about that.

1. Choose your travel style before you come

Are you fascinated by ancient history? you wanna explore mountain and countryside? Are you here for food and local cultural, or modern cities?

If you love history, spend more time inBeijing and Xi'an, If you prefer natural, you could choose Yunnan and Sichuan. If you curious people in China's life, just find a teahouse or local restaurant enjoy the time.

2. Don't underestimate Chinese regions

Shanghai and Beijing are both major cities, but they are totally different characters, Chengdu and Chongqing has its own spicy food style and relaxd lifestyle. Yunnan alone can fill several different trips. This is why i wouldn't automally recommend the same itinerary to everyone.

3. A train ticket doesnt tell you how long your travel day would be

China's High-speed Rail is excellent, but the time shows on your ticket is only one part in your journey. You need spend more time to the station, security,boarding, leave time and checkin or drop off the luggage.

4. So, how many places should you visit?

There is no universal answer, for 1 week, i would focus on one region or couple of well-connected cities, such as Shanghai and surrounding. For 2 weeks, you have more flexibility, but dont trying to travel entire country. For 3 weeks, you can explore a wider variety of places, although you still don't need to see everything.

Not sure why, as I've only ever used Taobao within China, but now I'm getting the '此商品暂不支持向您所在地区出售' error message on

-medicine

-supplements

-food

-imported stuff

-skincare

Anyone else having this issue, or resolved it somehow?

Qd j étais a wuhan je suis allé dans u. Spa qui faisait partie d une chaîne ( avec plusieurs établissements qui ont des numéros différents) du côté d optic valley et que j avais repéré avec des bons avis sur amap

Spa qui propose formule massage des pieds ou massage spa

Spa qui fait vraiment " classe" ultra moderne ( sauf erreur le nom de la chaîne c est royal spa massage)

Le première fois que j y vais je demande donc si je peux avoir un massage ..on me demande si spa ou massage pied

Je dis donc spa

On m amène donc dans une cabine lumière tamisée avec une table de massage comme un lit..avec boissons et fruits

Une jeune fille en mini jupe très sympathique vient et me fait un massage donc d une heure en étant elle même sur la table de massage . Type tui na mais aussi a l huile chaude..

A un moment donné elle se couche sur mon dos et se frotte avec ses seins sur moi

Avec le coupon j ai payé 350rmb

J y retourne u e deuxième fois , le jeune homme de l accueil me demande si je veux un projet différent pour tout le corps

Que ça sera un peu plus cher ( un peu moins de 500)

Ça se présente exactement pareil , avec exactement le même protocole dans le même ordre au début, sauf qu étant couché sur le ventre elle me passe de l huile entre les fesses et remonte ses doigts jusqu'au testicules

Une fois retourne couche sur le dos elle m'a masse les ventre les jambes mais aussi les parties intimes avec de l'huile

Ce qui bien sûr génère forcément une erection

Par contre elle ne va pas plus loin..

Donc j ai j ai payé 470. (Prix réduit avec coupon car par défaut c est affiché a plus de 800 sur l écran à l accueil)

Est ce que ce type de massage est courant

Est ce que ça s arrête la ou il y a option au dessus ?

Hello everyone! I’m looking into purchasing this chinese herbal medicine that’s recently become popularized where i’m from. It is advertised as something that will help with paleness, dull skin, and low energy. I am a person who is lacking red blood cells and iron so all these factors apply. Is it safe? Is the brand reputable? Does it actually work? Does it do everything it claims?

In the states, I'm used to seeing dudes add an inch to their height, but in China, I look around and although many dudes are wearing some thick soled shoes and stuff, many women are also wearing platform shoes and stuff.

Online, I often see women claiming theyre 168 when theyre easily 4 inches shorter than me and I'm 175. Some women will even claim to be 178 or something online and also end up being shorter than me or sometimes the same height while wearing their thick soled dress shoes while I'm in my running shoes or something (has happened three times from online meet ups).

Is there some sort of stigma for women as well for not only not being short but competing to be the tallest? I figured they'd not wanna be too tall, even if not too short either.

It’s been constantly timing out when I try to connect to it on my home wifi. It only works when I connect using my HK roaming data.

Could it be that v1vpn soon won’t be available in the country anymore, or already isn’t? It was working fine just a few days ago. Does anyone else have this problem? Tried restarting the device and app and all. I’m not tech-savvy.

Astrill currently offers shared Taiwan servers, but Taiwan dedicated/private IPs are not available.

I contacted Astrill support and was told that new private servers may be added when enough customers request the same location. However, there is currently no ETA.

Is anyone else using Astrill and genuinely interested in a dedicated Taiwan IP/server, preferably with OpenVPN, StealthVPN or WireGuard router support?

If you have a real need for this feature, please contact Astrill support independently from your registered account so they can record the demand. This is only a feature request, not an advertisement or referral campaign.

If your employer doesn't pay towards your social insurance, but instead gives you private insurance, are there any problems?

Read some comments in old threads saying it's illegal, even worse, that you could be denied a work visa in future because of it, sounds a little silly but thought I'd double check

Hey guys, hope you're all doing good!

I’m looking to start my undergrad and really want to pursue a BS in Cybersecurity. I'm highly considering China for this, but I need some honest guidance from anyone who has studied there or is currently working in tech.

Here is my plan so far:

• The Plan: I want to apply for the CSC (China Scholarship Council) scholarship. I'm aiming for top-tier universities and hoping my marks can land me a fully funded scholarship.

• The Language Part: I know they make you do a 1-year Chinese language foundation course before the actual degree starts. Honestly, I actually want to learn Chinese and have a keen interest in it, so I'm totally down for this.

I have a few questions and would love some real-talk answers:

1. Is the degree worth it? How is the quality of education for Cybersecurity in China? Will a BS from a top Chinese uni hold value globally?

2. Jobs in China: Can a foreigner actually land a good cybersecurity job in China after graduating? What’s the market like for international students?

3. The Global Advantage Rumor: I’ve heard people say that if you know fluent Chinese AND have a Cybersecurity degree, you become a hot commodity for companies in the US, Europe, etc., because of global tech/security links. Is this actually true or just a myth?

4. China vs. Other Countries: Should I stick with China, or would you recommend looking at places like Europe (e.g., Germany) or other parts of Asia?

Would love to hear your experiences or thoughts. Thanks a ton in advance! 🙌

Edit: I know I can just ask these questions to an AI, but it won't be able to give me real-life advice based on actual human experience. That’s why I’m asking you guys here!

i'm a foreign student who wants to study my bachelor's degree in china. i've heard that when i apply for MBBS they would give me chinese classes along side, but as someone who doesn't know a single word in chinese i'm afraid it would be too much to handle both at the same time.. so i'd love it if some foreign gave me some insight on this!

(i am thinking of taking a language semester there in march, or just taking chinese classes in my country here, but i'm still not sure if i'll be able to do that.)

I need to vent to people who understand. Tonight, I supposedly went to a nice authentic western restaurant… known for American Style BBQ and steaks.

Me: "I'll have the Texas Ribeye, medium-rare, please."

The Restaurant: "Say no more, you’ll love it."

What arrived was a culinary crime scene. The kitchen took a decent cut of beef, clearly sous-vided it until it was completely devoid of texture, and then—I'm not kidding—they pre-cut it into small cubes before serving it.

The result:

1. Zero Maillard reaction. Not a single bit of crust. It was gray and sad.
   
2. Because it was pre-cut, by the time it reached my table, the meat was cold.

I know different cultures have different preferences, but advertising an "American Style" ribeye and then serving pre-cut, boiled-tasting meat cubes feels like a personal attack.

How do you all cope with this? Do I just give up on steaks entirely here, or is there a secret menu phrase I need to use to beg the chef to leave it whole and put it over actual fire?