Greetings are the first step to connecting with people. In Chinese, they are simple, polite, and easy to learn. Here are the most common ones you’ll hear every day. 👋 Common Greetings 你好 (Nǐ hǎo) — Hello (most common, polite for most situations) 早上好 (Zǎoshang hǎo) — Good morning 下午好 (Xiàwǔ hǎo) — Good afternoon 晚上好 (Wǎnshàng hǎo) — Good...

The Shanghai Public Security Bureau (PSB) has rolled out new measures to make it easier for foreigners to attend and do business during the China International Import Expo (CIIE). These updates improve visa access, registration, and mobility around the event. 1. Electronic Port Visa System For the first time, Shanghai has introduced an electronic port visa system for foreign exhibitors and...

Ever booked a hotel in China, rolled in with your suitcase all excited, only to hear that dreaded line: “Sorry, we’re not qualified to accept foreigners”? Yeah… me too. Awful. It’s been repeated so often it might as well be part of the hotel’s welcome script when a foreigner walks in. And the reason they give? “According to the law…” Well,...

China has officially introduced new regulations for online influencers and content creators, marking a major shift in how professional topics are shared on digital platforms. Under the new policy, only individuals with verified academic or professional qualifications can discuss specialized areas such as medicine, finance, law, education, or health. What This Means for the Hafrik Community...

Chinese Learning – Class 1: Greetings and Introductions Welcome to our Chinese learning series! In this first class, we’ll focus on the basics: greetings and introductions. 👋 Common Greetings 你好 (nǐ hǎo) – Hello 早上好 (zǎoshang hǎo) – Good morning 晚上好 (wǎnshàng hǎo) – Good evening 再见 (zàijiàn) – Goodbye 🙋 Introducing Yourself...