r/China

Hey, I have a bit of a rant/vent about people's power in China. Recently I had something pretty crazy happen to me (it's my fault I'm aware but I think the consequences I faced were very severe and maybe over exaggerated). So a while ago I broke up with my ex girlfriend but she didn't want to move out and she signed the contract for the place but I paid the rent. This caused a lot of awkward moments and eventually I decided I was going to move out. However, she couldn't pay the rent so then she decided to let me live there anyways and she'd move out. I started dating again but wasn't looking for anything serious, just putting the feelers out there. During this time my ex was in the process of moving out but was doing it very slowly (I know I should've waited and this is where my mistake comes in). I met a girl when dating who was super nice, seemed like she had her life set out and was my type. We even shared similar goals. We met 4 times and she started wanting to progress after meeting once (for example she got angry I posted a picture of a duck to my WeChat moments saying I was trying to attract girls). She eventually found out through a connection that my ex was still living in my place and this made her lose her mind (rightfully so I guess). She told me she would ruin my life and so she did. She went through my social media's and all my followers messaging them lots of slander about me but she didn't stop there... She messaged as many people as she could find at my workplace with complaints. I worked as an English teacher at a training centre company. Wi 12 hours of her sending these messages I was Ca in, and fired. No 30 days notice, no explaining. Just fired. I believe this is because this girl has quite a bit of social power. She has like 10k people who follow her. But holy it sucks. They weren't kidding when they said China is all about social power and status. Really shows you can do anything. My company won't give me any cut off benefits or anything even though it was a 1 day fire with no notice. Just wanted to rant. I am not sure if I will move back to England, go to Australia or try to tough it out in China but I feel as this girl will just do the same thing again if I try to stay in China.

it's crazy to think that in china they only offer 5 days of paid annual leave if you work less than 10 years. those paid leaves aren't guaranteed either because your right of having a break actually depends on your boss' mood. even if you get a day off you still have to keep an eye on your working messages and have to work if the workplace "needs you".

and on top of that they have that bullshit of tiaoxiu, like working on weekends to compensate the public holidays?? what the actual fuck. how do people even think this is normal?????

Beijing hopes that nudging Tehran into a cease-fire buys goodwill for May summit between the president and Xi Jinping.

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in October in South Korea, and they are scheduled to meet May 14-15 in Beijing.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun (鄭麗文) in Beijing on Friday, near the end of her six-day trip to China, billed as a “peace” mission, per Reuters. 

The visit highlights political strains in Taiwan, where the KMT is blocking a NT$1.27 trillion (US$40 billion) special defense budget proposed by President Lai Ching-te (賴清德).  

Beijing has used the trip to signal to Washington and other capitals that Taiwan is divided on defense policy. The messaging comes as Xi prepares for a possible meeting with Trump in the coming weeks.

Academia Sinica political scientist Yen Wei-ting (顏維婷) said the meeting is likely to boost Cheng’s standing within the KMT. It may also sideline other party figures seen as more aligned with the US, including Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen (盧秀燕) and former party Chair Eric Chu (朱立倫).

I am much into technology, martial arts, adventure and good food. I already have a few things planned but Im looking for new ideas. Which app should I use for planning? I use get your guide, but they are expensive and have a limited catalogue. Thanks!

Hey all. I will be going to china for ~2 weeks for a program and would like to stay for 1, 2 weeks more behind after for my own tourism purposes. Do I have to apply for a seperate visa for this or does the F visa work. Trying not to get kicked out my first time there.

Since police in China don’t use body cams, do people automatically start recording if the police stop them for anything? It’s to hold them accountable. Also, do people ask police for their name and badge number for the record?

Alguém pode me dizer como posso conseguir algum cigarro chinês? quero muito fumar Chunghwa, ou pelo menos ter o maço vazio, pois a embalagem é muito linda...

Hello!! I’m working with an artisanal destilado de agave project from Oaxaca, Mexico and I’m trying to connect with bars or cocktail spots that focus on mezcal or agave spirits across China and Asia.

I know the scene is still growing in places like Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Seoul but it’s been pretty difficult to actually find or reach these bars from the outside, especially in China. If anyone has insight on how people usually find these spots or connect with them I’d really appreciate it. I’m planning to book a trip this summer to go out there in person and start building those relationships directly.

Thank you for any input!