Thank You, 2025
2025 reminded us why Hafrik exists.
To every foreigner, student, creator, business owner, and professional who used Hafrik this year, thank you. Whether you found a job, attended an event, built real connections, or simply felt less alone navigating life in China, you were part of something bigger.

Hafrik is not just a platform.
It’s a community.
It’s a bridge.
It’s people helping people figure things out.

We’re grateful for everyone who believed in the vision, shared opportunities, showed up for others, and helped make Hafrik the foreigners’ hub it continues to grow into.

As we step into 2026, we’re building more, connecting deeper, and doing even better together.

Let’s do more.
Let’s go further.
Let’s keep building Hafrik.


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Very important article for all Students

Many Africans come to China hoping for a stable monthly job. The reality is different.
Out of 100 people, maybe 5 get a proper role — and even that depends on passport, skills, experience and sometimes skin colour.

But here’s the truth most people don’t hear early:

China rewards people who open their minds, not just those looking for salary work.
If you’re willing to learn, try small opportunities, build relationships and show up consistently, this place can transform your life.

Whether you come as a student or a visitor, planning ahead is everything. Start testing ideas early, learn how the market works, and surround yourself with people who push themselves to grow.

That’s one reason we built Hafrik — a platform helping Africans in China connect with real communities, events, businesses and opportunities.
Because when you’re plugged into the right network, everything changes.

If you stay open-minded, consistent and intentional, China won’t just be a place you live — it becomes a place you grow.

Only students in China can understand this type of Army

Can Foreigners Use Alipay or WeChat Pay Without a Chinese Bank Account?

We discuss whether foreigners can use Alipay or WeChat Pay without a Chinese bank account. The options presented are: A) No, only with a local bank account, B) Yes, with an international card limit, C) Only students can, and D) Only in Tier 1 cities. The discussion reveals that the answer is not straightforward, as the rules for Alipay and WeChat Pay differ. Ultimately, it is determined that option B is the closest to the correct answer.


#Alipay #WeChat #ForeignersInChina #MobilePayments #HafrikTv #Hafrik #hafrikapp

What Should a Foreign Student Do After Changing Apartments?

#ForeignStudent #Apartment #LifeInChina #HafrikTv #Hafrik

Meet Joy9, featured student in our riveting documentary on life in China during COVID19
https://youtu.be/Um83tHcK3E0

Meet Shalom, featured student in our riveting documentary on life in China during COVID19
https://youtu.be/66Ea-dm2QY4

Meet Colins, featured student in our riveting documentary on life in China during COVID19
https://youtu.be/f7DQQrNR3bQ

Meet Mary, featured student in our riveting documentary on life in China during COVID19
https://youtu.be/DVJ2eSMJmvU

Meet Thuch, our first featured student in our riveting documentary on life in China during COVID19
https://youtu.be/8QvUYrlj6-4

Discovered this hidden library!

Bibliovores is a tiny second hand bookstore packed with English & French reads. They’ve got books for kids, students, entrepreneurs… and confused humans.

Best part? The self-checkout prices by page count!
From just 5 kuai to 40 kuai very affordable and you can also donate your own books

Perfect spot for book nerds on a budget!

Xujiahui station line 1/9/11, exit 8
18north Candi road , floor4 , room G
24 hours everyday


#Shanghai #Shanghaibooks #booknerd #bookstore# foreigners#africans #China