Hafrik — The Digital Home for Foreigners in China

A community and services platform that helps foreigners connect, find confident answers, and thrive — while building real bridges with Chinese communities. Built in China by Africans, made for everyone.

Community Bridge to Chinese Society Jobs & Services Guides & Forums Entertainment Trust & Safety

Who We Are

Hafrik is a community platform built for foreigners living in China. It’s where newcomers and long-term residents meet, share real information, and get practical help that makes daily life easier. From language and culture to housing, healthcare, and business, Hafrik keeps you connected, informed, and supported.

A home for foreigners in China — and a bridge with Chinese communities.

Our Origin

We began in China as a grassroots effort by Africans helping each other navigate visas, work, study, and everyday life. That spirit of looking out for one another powers everything we do as we grow city by city.

What We Offer

Everything useful in one trusted space.

Communities

Groups by city, interest, profession, and nationality.

Business Directory

Verified foreigner-friendly Chinese and international services.

Events

Festivals, mixers, meetups, and city experiences.

Jobs & Opportunities

Roles, internships, and freelance gigs across China.

Guides & Tips

Visas, housing, banking, healthcare, safety — written by people on the ground.

Trending & Forums

Ask, share, and learn through active discussions.

AI Assistant

Quick answers and local guidance 24/7.

Entertainment

What to watch, listen to, and do — plus nightlife and weekend ideas.

Built as a Bridge

Hafrik helps foreigners connect with Chinese businesses, services, and communities — and helps Chinese partners reach an engaged international audience. It’s collaboration in both directions.

Our Mission

Make life in China easier and more connected by creating trusted spaces where foreigners and Chinese thrive together.

Our Vision

Start in China. Expand to other regions with the same community-first approach — so wherever you land, Hafrik feels like home.

Our Values

Community First — built by Africans, shaped by all Belonging Authenticity Opportunity Inclusion Respect & Trust Local Context
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Country hub live (China)
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Communities & groups
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Verified businesses & services

The Hafrik Ecosystem

A set of products that support life abroad end-to-end.

HafrikPlay

Music streaming for upcoming artists to shine and blow up.

URL: hafrikplay.com

HafrikTv

Podcasts and shows sharing real foreigner stories in China.

URL: youtube.com/@HafrikTV

HafrikPay

Escrow and wallet tools for safer transactions.

Status: rolling out

HafrikDrive

Cloud storage for personal and business use.

Status: in pilot

HafrikOutlineVPN

Fast, secure access to the open internet.

URL: outlinevpn.hafrik.com

Hafrik AI

Answers and guidance based on local context.

Status: live on Hafrik

Country Hubs

We grow one country at a time. Each hub follows local rules and context, with content shaped by people who live there.

China

Our first home — created by Africans, open to everyone in China.

Domains: hafrikchina.com • hafrik.cn

United Kingdom

Launching with communities, jobs, services, and city guides.

Domain: hafrikuk.com

More Countries

Rolling out thoughtfully, tailored to life on the ground.

Want your country next? Watch this space.