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...
Most Africans arrive in China and start off in survival mode. Finding a place to sleep. Figuring out visas. Taking whatever small job comes first. Trying to understand a system that moves faster than anything they’ve seen before.
It’s a normal beginning — but it shouldn’t be a permanent lifestyle. The turning point comes when you shift from surviving day-to-day to...
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...
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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