Nobody told us these before we landed đ
Save this so you don't learn them the hard way đ
1ïžâŁ Your phone number is your ID. Bring your passport for the SIM.
2ïžâŁ Almost nobody pays with cash. Set up WeChat Pay and Alipay before you fly.
3ïžâŁ Not staying in a hotel? Register your address at the local police station within 24 hours.
4ïžâŁ Google, WhatsApp and Instagram don't work on local networks. Download WeChat, Alipay, Amap, DiDi and a translator first.
5ïžâŁ On an X1 or Z visa? Apply for your residence permit within 30 days of arrival.
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Nobody told us these before we landed đ
Save this so you don't learn them the hard way đ1ïžâŁ Your phone number is your ID. Bring your passport for the SIM.2ïžâŁ Almost nobody pays with cash. Set up WeChat Pay and Alipay before you fly.3ïžâŁ Not staying in a hotel? Register your address at the local police station within 24 hours.4ïžâŁ Google, WhatsApp and Instagram don't work on local networks. Download WeChat, Alipay, Amap, DiDi and a translator first.5ïžâŁ On an X1 or Z visa? Apply for your residence permit within 30 days of arrival.Which one caught you off guard? Tell us below đđ€ Send this to someone moving to China this year.â Follow @hafrikapp for more China-life tips, and ask Africans in your city on Hafrik. Link in bio / hafrik.com#AfricansInChina #StudyInChina #NewInChina #LifeInChina #NigeriansInChina #ChinaTips #MovingToChina #InternationalStudents #Hafrik