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Expat Community Picks: How Foreigners Celebrate Golden Week
Golden Week isn’t just a local holiday — it’s also a special time for foreigners living in China. From exploring new cities to enjoying cultural festivals, expats find unique ways to make the most of the 7-day break. Here are some community picks and ideas from fellow foreigners: 🎆 Joining Local Celebrations Many expats love to take part in fireworks shows, parades, and...

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2025-09-08 16:41:18 - Translate

Hafrik: Helping Foreigners in China Connect, Thrive, and Belong
Hafrik: The Digital Home for Foreigners in China A community-driven platform helping foreigners in China connect, thrive, and build bridges with Chinese society. What Is Hafrik? Hafrik is a lifestyle, business, and community platform designed specifically for foreigners living in China. Life in a new country comes with challenges — from language barriers to finding trusted services...

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Hafrik Guide

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2025-10-27 16:32:45 - Translate

Jan 1, 2026: China’s New Public Security Law — What Foreigners Should Know
China has updated the Public Security Administration Punishment Law. The changes take effect on January 1, 2026 and bring stronger penalties for common public-order issues that affect daily life. This guide explains the key points in clear, simple language. Category: Guides & Tips • Reading time: 5–6 mins • Effective from: Jan 1, 2026 What changed The revised law...

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Hafrik Guide

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2026-07-07 07:40:01 - Translate

🚗 DiDi for Foreigners — The Complete Guide to China's Ride-Hailing App
In China, you don't wave down taxis — you tap a screen. DiDi (滴滴出行) is China's Uber: 400+ cities, over 30 million rides a day, and honestly the single most useful app for getting around after WeChat and Alipay. The best part? It has a full English interface, accepts international cards, and even translates your chat with the driver. Here's the full setup, from download to your first...

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2025-08-16 04:15:52 - Translate

😱 They Said Foreigners Can’t Go Here in China… But I Did!
🚄 From City Lights to Secret SkiesImagine leaving Shenzhen’s skyscrapers behind and heading deep into China’s wild west—Qinghai Province. That’s exactly what this traveler did to uncover the truth about Chaka Salt Lake, the so-called “forbidden mirror.” 🌌 Walking on Water (Almost)Chaka isn’t just a lake. It’s a massive salt flat that perfectly...

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2026-07-01 15:11:33 - Translate

🗝️ Unlocking Opportunity: How to bag your dream job opportunities in china faster than 80% of foreigners!
In China, the landscape is complex, the terrain is rough, and the rules are often unwritten. Many foreigners stay in China for years, working hard, yet they wonder why the "big" opportunities never reach them. The answer is almost always the same: They are trying to play a relational game with a transactional mindset. If you want to thrive—not just survive—you must stop viewing...

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2025-08-03 14:42:09 - Translate

Can Hotel Reject Your Stay Just Because You're A Foreigner?
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,...

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2025-10-26 04:26:59 - Translate

Shanghai Launches New Visa and Immigration Services for Foreign Exhibitors
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...

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