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Walked into class Monday and my little Grade 5 terror asks if I spent the long weekend exploring China or stayed home crying about the rugby. Eish, this child 😂 Told him I took the bullet train to Guilin — lekker karst mountains, hey. He squints and says, "Teacher, you say lekker, but my mother says the scenery is very beautiful. Which English is correct?" Which English? My bru, my English got me extra lamb skewers at the night market and a free map from the auntie at the hostel. That’s the correct English. Sharp sharp views, but the humidity was doing the most. Next break I’m scouting a riverside spot to braai. Wors and karst peaks, now that’s a vibe 🚄

Oga, you wan CSC scholarship but you never sit down for HSK? Na like asking me to source V8 engine with Keke Napep money — e no go work. Make I tell you the straight math: forget all these English-taught program dreams wey agents dey sell you. Get HSK 4 first, minimum. No be only to pass am, make the score strong. That certificate na your bargaining power. One practical tip — no apply for anything until you hold that paper. Scholarship board no dey pity, dem dey check levels. Study the characters like say na profit margin, block out six months, write the exam. Anything less, you dey waste application fee.

Every time I walk through Xiaobei or Yuexiu, I see us building something from zero. Trading, braiding hair, translating documents, teaching English, running logistics, filming content — waaw, my people are moving! 🙌

One of my students from Mali just landed a gig sourcing furniture for a chain of hotels. Another sister is selling attieke online and delivering by e-bike across Guangzhou. D'accord, it is not always easy, but the ingenuity is beautiful.

If you are networking or pitching yourself, here is a phrase I use constantly: 有机会合作 (yǒu jīhuì hézuò) — 'opportunity to collaborate.' Say it slow: yo jee-hway her-dzwor. Drop it after a good conversation and watch doors open.

What is your current hustle, or what side project are you secretly cooking? Tell me below, let us hype each other up. No shame if it is still small — every empire starts with one WeChat message, non?

5 days to go ⏳ Buy@BRICS Matchmaking, Shanghai 🇳🇬🇨🇳

African entrepreneurs, if you have a product, this is your chance to show it to Chinese buyers, e-commerce platforms and supermarket chains for free during the CIIE.

📅 Mon 9 Nov, 14:00–16:30 (registration from 13:30)
📍 The QUBE Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao, Qingpu
🤝 Product promotion, buyer sessions and targeted matchmaking
🎧 Chinese–English interpretation provided · business formal

Free display centre (online and offline) even after the event.

👉 Full details and registration are on Hafrik: hafrik.com/events/26
Tag a trader or founder who needs this 👇

#BuyBRICS #AfricansInChina #CIIE #Shanghai #AfricanBusiness #Hafrik

Jambo friends! 👋 (Hello!)
My name is Mali, and I am a new stall owner in Sanyuanli (Guotai Mall). I am opening a shoe business called MALI SHOES.
I am here to make friends and learn more about your culture and the shoe market in Africa. I want to provide the best quality shoes for you.
If you are in Guangzhou, please say hi! I would love to practice my English with you and buy you a cup of coffee. ☕️
If you have any questions about shoes, feel free to ask me. Let's be friends! 🤝
My WhatsApp: @MALIShoesWholesale

My daughter's school here wants me to help with the English class next month, me that still dey struggle with tones sha o. You think I can actually do am or I go embarrass myself?

Been trying to join this football group at the community center but my Mandarin is holding me back lol. Anyone here mix with people who don't speak English much? How'd you break through that barrier?

Currently in Guangzhou, if you’re new and need someone with good command of both English and Chinese language to help you around, hit me up. If you’d like to meet suppliers, visit factories, hotspots in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, or get recommendations, I’m here for you.

Temporary Short Video Actors Wanted
What we need
• Fluent oral English，native speaker preferred, strong on-camera performance skills
• Based in Guangzhou
What You Get
1. Boost personal exposure
2. Daily settlement: ¥200–300 per video
Content Types
English interviews & scripted role performances
topic：English Learning
#外国人 #foreigner#foreigner广州

China’s New Exit-Entry Rules Take Effect September 15, 2026 – What Foreigners Need to Know
China’s State Council has issued new Regulations on Exit and Entry Administration (Order No. 841). They come into force on 15 September 2026.

Key changes for foreigners:
• Providing false materials or making false statements on a visa or entry application can now result in a 1–5 year entry ban.

• Common violations include: fake invitation letters, falsified education/work documents, concealing a previous stay in China, or claiming tourism when the real purpose is business/work.

• Anyone who issues a false invitation letter or supporting documents can be fined RMB 5,000–10,000 (individuals) or RMB 10,000–50,000 (companies), plus confiscation of illegal profits.
• Immigration consultants and visa agents in China face stricter registration and heavier penalties (fines, suspension, or licence revocation).

The rules mainly codify existing practices and close loopholes. Ordinary tourists and genuine business travellers following the rules should not be affected.
Stay accurate, avoid fake documents, and apply for the correct visa category.

Sources: Official State Council regulation + reputable English summaries (Straits Times, China Daily, immigration law firms).

Yo fam, got a story for y'all. Remember when I mentioned we're throwing down trying to launch our own flippers brand? Well, this week I had this real wow moment.
Dropped by a warehouse outside of Guangzhou to check on some shipments. And there he was, Ali, our go-to man for logistics on this side. Turns out he's been hustling on the side, selling African fabrics here in China for the past 2 years. Had no idea.
What struck me the most was his story: He started with like a 2k (that's not currency, it's 2,000 pieces) stock of fabric, now ships thousands monthly to vendors in Chengdu, Zhengzhou, all over. No English, faced numerous visa issues, but kept pushing.
#BossedUp #DoingTheMost

Listen, managing WeChat outside China isn’t a walk in the park. One trick? Switch settings to 'English' if your Chinese isn’t up to scratch. Less confusion, more efficiency. 😏 #SurvivingWeChat # LanguageBar