China runs on mobile payments. 💳 Here's how to set up Alipay and WeChat Pay in your first week. Stuck on verification? Ask in your Hafrik Space.#Hafrik #AfricansInChina #NewInChina

New in China? Your SIM card comes first. 📱 Here's how to get one, step by step. Questions? Ask people who've done it in your city Space on Hafrik.#Hafrik #AfricansInChina #NewInChina

China runs on mobile payments. 💳 Set up both Alipay and WeChat Pay in your first week, link your Visa or Mastercard where the app allows it, and verify with your passport. Stuck on verification? Someone in your Hafrik Space has already solved it. Your city is waiting on Hafrik.#Hafrik #AfricansInChina #NewInChina

New in China? Your SIM card comes first. 📱 Bring your passport to an official China Mobile, China Unicom or China Telecom store, since real-name registration needs it. Pick a plan with plenty of data, because maps, translation, WeChat and Alipay all run on it. Keep your number long term, because your apps and bank get linked to it. Questions? Ask people who've done it in your city Space. Your city is waiting on Hafrik.#Hafrik #AfricansInChina #NewInChina

New in China? Know the signs before you pay anyone. 🚩 These are 5 scams newcomers run into most: 1️⃣ Fake landlords and agents 2️⃣ Too-good-to-be-true supplier deals 3️⃣ Cash swaps with strangers 4️⃣ Fake visa and job "fixers" 5️⃣ Phishing links and fake officials Swipe for how to spot each one. Save this, and send it to someone who just landed. 🙏 Not sure about a deal? Ask before you pay, in your Hafrik Space. Your city is waiting on Hafrik. #AfricansInChina #NewInChina #ChinaLife #StudyInChina #TradeInChina #Hafrik

New in China? Don't let a scam be your welcome gift 🚨 Many of us learned these the hard way. Here's what to watch for: 1️⃣ "Agents" who want a big deposit before you've seen the house. View it in person, and only pay against a signed contract. 2️⃣ Suppliers whose prices are far below everyone else's. Visit the shop or factory, or use a trusted agent, before you pay. 3️⃣ Anyone offering a "special visa" or work permit shortcut. Only trust official channels. 4️⃣ Strangers asking you to receive money or parcels for them. Say no. 5️⃣ Fake currency exchange deals on WeChat. Use banks or trusted platforms. 6️⃣ Pressure to "pay now or lose the deal." Real deals can wait a day. When in doubt, ask people who live here. On Hafrik you can check a business or ask your city Space before you send a single yuan. Stay safe, and share this with someone new 🙏 #Hafrik #AfricansInChina #ScamAlert #NewInChina

WhatsApp/Instagram/Google in China 🇨🇳 – What’s working for you? Just arrived or planning a trip? Here’s the real deal on staying connected: 🔴 The Block WhatsApp, Instagram, Google (Maps, Gmail, Drive), Facebook, and X are blocked here without a stable connection tool. Don’t panic—it’s manageable. 🟢 What actually works: WeChat = Everything (chat, pay, mini-apps, life) Baidu Maps > Google Maps for local navigation (Chinese/English available) Outlook/Hotmail usually works without issues for email Bing works for search (international version) Apple Maps works if you have iPhone 💡 Pro tips: - Download a VPN before you arrive (if you go that route—test a few, they vary by city/ISP) - International roaming: from your home SIM sometimes bypasses blocks (but check data costs!) - Alipay or WeChat Pay are essential—way more important than Instagram access 😅 🤔 My question to you: What’s your setup? VPN, roaming, or full "going local" with Chinese apps? Any apps surprisingly working better than expected? Drop your tips below for the new arrivals! 👇 #ChinaLife #ExpatTips #Tech #NewInChina #DigitalNomad