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▲ 128 r/asianamerican

The Chinese Exclusion Act plays an important part in Asian American history. It was only about 80 years ago that these laws were still active. I thought that it would be suitable, given it's AAPI month, to post this.

u/AsianInvestingNewbie — 11 days ago
▲ 2 r/travelchina

Hi guys, I'm traveling back to China for the first time in almost 7 years. The last time I went to Hong Kong was when I was incredibly little in the late 2000s, and Fuzhou was right before COVID. Previously, I traveled with my parents (dad is from Hong Kong, mom is from Fuzhou), so this time I'm traveling with my friends, so I have no guide.

I have a few questions:

  1. How have things changed? What should I prepare for, such as a VPN, payment, etc.? I have WeChat, but I haven't set up my payment.
  2. I also know Mandarin decently, but I don't know any Cantonese or Fuzhou dialect, as I was never taught them. Will I be fine with just English and Mandarin in Hong Kong and Mandarin in Fuzhou?
  3. What are some other good destinations I should consider traveling to?
  4. How is the High Speed Rail, and should I use it to travel to other cities or fly domestically (from Fuzhou or HK)?
  5. Will I be judged much for being an "ABC", such as my accent being weird?
  6. Any other advice for me?

I'm pretty excited to see Hong Kong and Fuzhou again. I don't have many memories about Hong Kong, so that'll be interesting.

Thanks all!

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u/AsianInvestingNewbie — 11 days ago
▲ 0 r/AskAChinese

Hi guys, I'm traveling back to China for the first time in almost 7 years. The last time I went to Hong Kong was when I was incredibly little in the late 2000s, and Fuzhou was right before COVID. Previously, I traveled with my parents (dad is from Hong Kong, mom is from Fuzhou), so this time I'm traveling with my friends, so I have no guide.

I have a few questions:

  1. How have things changed? What should I prepare for, such as a VPN, payment, etc.? I have WeChat, but I haven't set up my payment.

  2. I also know Mandarin decent, but I don't know any Cantonese or Fuzhou dialect, as I was never taught them. Will I be fine with just English and Mandarin in Hong Kong and Mandarin in Fuzhou?

  3. What are some other good destinations I should consider traveling to?

  4. How is the High Speed Rail, and should I use it to travel to other cities or fly domestically (from Fuzhou or HK)?

  5. Will I be judged much for being an "ABC", such as my accent being weird?

  6. Any other advice for me?

I'm pretty excited to see Hong Kong and Fuzhou again. I don't have many memories about Hong Kong, so that'll be interesting.

Thanks all!

reddit.com
u/AsianInvestingNewbie — 11 days ago