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  • Hafrik Support
    Verified User     added blog Living in China
    2026-11-09 10:18:15
    Blue Cold Wave Alert: Winter Is Coming to China
    Enjoying the autumn weather? Enjoy it while it lasts. A strong cold wave is sweeping across China from November 8 to 10, and a blue cold wave alert is in place. Temperatures are expected to drop by 6–10°C in many areas, and by more than 14°C in some places. Here's what to expect where you are, and how to get ready. 1. Shanghai and Eastern China Temperatures could fall to around...
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  • Hafrik Support
    Verified User     added blog Living in China
    2026-11-08 19:37:11
    Your First Chinese Winter: Heating Dates, What to Buy and How to Stay Warm (2026)
    Winter in China hits different. If you're from Lagos, Accra, Nairobi or Dar, your first Chinese winter can be a shock: snow in the north, damp bone-cold in the south, and very different rules depending on which side of the country you live in. Here's how to survive it and stay comfortable. North vs South: the line that decides your winter China is split by the Qinling–Huai River line....
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  • Hafrik Support
    Verified User     added blog Living in China
    2026-11-08 19:12:26
    Double 11 2026: What Africans in China Need to Know Before 11.11
    11.11 is almost here. Double 11 (双十一, "shuang shi yi"), also called Singles' Day, is China's biggest shopping festival, and the biggest online shopping event in the world. If you live, study or trade in China, here's what's different this year and how to get the most out of it. What is Double 11? Alibaba started it in 2009. The name comes from the date: 11/11 has four "1"s, which stand for...
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  • Hafrik Support
    Verified User     added a photo
    2026-11-08 18:44:32
    11.11 is in 2 days 🛍️🇨🇳

    China's biggest shopping day. Taobao, JD, Pinduoduo, all slashing prices.

    What are you copping this Double 11? Drop it in the comments 👇

    Selling something? List it on Hafrik Marketplace and reach Africans across China.

    #Double11 #AfricansInChina #LifeInChina
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  • Nakato Namubiru
    2026-10-22 09:17:23
    Nyabo, I finally learned to compare sellers before checking out on Taobao. Same rice cooker, three shops, and the reviews with photos told the real story. Saved enough for matooke ingredients this weekend 😄 What is your best trick for not getting fooled by online shops?
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  • Hafrik Guide
    Verified User     added blog Visa & Legal
    2026-09-11 17:42:48
    No, Your International License Won't Save You: The Real Rules on Getting a Chinese Driver's License
    Let's kill a rumor going around a lot of African WeChat groups right now: there is no city in China where you can just walk into the Vehicle Management Office and skip the written test because you're African. The mutual-recognition deals China currently has only cover a handful of countries — France, Serbia, Belgium, and the UAE — plus Hong Kong licenses, which convert without any...
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  • Rahma Hassan
    2026-07-21 14:03:04
    Navigating Chinese apps can seem daunting, but here's a practical tip specifically for Alipay: 🔍 use the 'Lucky Money' feature to split bills evenly among friends. Just add up the total amount, divide by the number of people and pay together. Then everyone individually reimburses you through 'Lucky Money'. Hassle-free and avoids the awkward 'when are you paying me back?' conversation.👍 Swipe the next post for the masterclass on using WeChat Pay, DiDi, and Taobao too! #ChineseApps #PaymentTips
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  • Hafrik Guide
    Verified User     added blog Food & Lifestyle
    2026-07-07 07:48:46
    🍌 Where to Find Plantain in China — The Great Hunt
    Let's be honest with each other. You've been in China for months. You've adjusted to a lot. But there's one thing you still dream about at night: plantain. Fried. Golden. Sweet. Dodo. Kelewele. Alloco. Bole. Whatever your country calls it — you miss it, and that sad yellow supermarket banana is NOT it. 😤 We all know the truth: most Chinese cities simply don't have plantain. So this is...
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  • Hafrik Guide
    Verified User     added blog Living in China
    2026-07-06 07:04:23
    How to Order Food Delivery in China — Hafrik Guide
    🍜 Cheap, fast, and at your door in 30–45 minutes. Once you set this up, life in China changes. Here's everything you need. 🇨🇳 By Hafrik Official · Life in China Series Craving a hot meal but staring at a Chinese-only menu? You're not alone. Food delivery (外卖 · wàimài) is one of the biggest daily conveniences in China — and with the right...
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  • Akanbi Samuel
    Verified User     added blog Student Life
    2026-05-04 14:43:04
    📱 THE BUDGET REBELLION: Spending on Needs vs. Wants 🇨🇳💰
    In the world’s factory, everything looks flashy, everything looks cheap, and everything is just one click away on your smartphone. But as a student, especially an international one, your budget is your lifeline. The trap in China is the "0.9 RMB" illusion. You think 1 RMB or 6 RMB doesn't matter. But if you buy 10 of those "little" things, you’ve lost a whole meal. Those tiny...
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  • Akanbi Samuel
    Verified User     added a photo
    2026-05-04 14:40:28
    FEED POST: The "Small Change" Trap 🛑💴
    Taobao is calling, but your bank account is screaming. 😱
    In China, everything is "cheap" until you add it all up. Are you spending on your Future or just your Feed?
    The 300 vs 250 Rule: I used to run out of food money spending 300 RMB. Then I learned to portion my meat and write a timetable. Now, 250 RMB lasts longer than 300 used to! 🍗📉
    The 1 RMB Illusion: 0.9 RMB feels like nothing. But 10 of those "nothings" is a meal gone. Watch the small coins. 🪙
    Needs over Flash: Electricity and a good blanket beat "room design" and new shoes every time. ⚡🛌
    Your budget is your freedom. Don't trade it for something flashy.
    Check out full post on the blog section 💯👏
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  • Akanbi Samuel
    Verified User     added blog Travel & Exploration
    2026-04-22 05:31:43
    DON'T WASTE 200K LIKE I DID🤦
    If you’re in Lagos, Accra, or Nairobi right now preparing for your flight to China, I’m about to save you a lot of money. When I was coming, I did what everyone does: I went on a massive shopping spree. I spent over ₦200,000 to ₦300,000 on "expensive" sweaters and clothes, thinking I was being smart. I thought I was preparing for the cold. I was wrong. The moment I landed in...
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  • Berenice
    Verified User     added 2 photos
    2025-09-15 01:19:34

    MOVING TO CHINA!!

    Baidu Translate: A translation app.
    · Pleco: A Chinese-English dictionary and learning tool.Very helpful
    · Dianping: For finding and reviewing restaurants and local services
    · 淘宝 (Taobao): Online shopping marketplace
    · Hafrik Lite: For foreigners in China ( community).
    · 大麦 (Damai): A ticketing app for events, concerts, and movies.
    · 小红书 (Xiaohongshu): A social media platform for lifestyle tips, shopping.
    · 嘀嗒出行 (Dida Chuxing): A ride-hailing and carpooling service.
    · 抖音 (Douyin): The original Chinese version of TikTok.

    #China #Apps #Foreigners #Shanghai #African
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