Nobody told us these before we landed π
Save this so you don't learn them the hard way π
1οΈβ£ Your phone number is your ID. Bring your passport for the SIM.
2οΈβ£ Almost nobody pays with cash. Set up WeChat Pay and Alipay before you fly.
3οΈβ£ Not staying in a hotel? Register your address at the local police station within 24 hours.
4οΈβ£ Google, WhatsApp and Instagram don't work on local networks. Download WeChat, Alipay, Amap, DiDi and a translator first.
5οΈβ£ On an X1 or Z visa? Apply for your residence permit within 30 days of arrival.
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π€ Send this to someone moving to China this year.
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Nobody told us these before we landed π
Save this so you don't learn them the hard way π1οΈβ£ Your phone number is your ID. Bring your passport for the SIM.2οΈβ£ Almost nobody pays with cash. Set up WeChat Pay and Alipay before you fly.3οΈβ£ Not staying in a hotel? Register your address at the local police station within 24 hours.4οΈβ£ Google, WhatsApp and Instagram don't work on local networks. Download WeChat, Alipay, Amap, DiDi and a translator first.5οΈβ£ 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 ππ€ Send this to someone moving to China this year.β 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