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how to add someone on wechat — US students in China quick guide

Why adding people on WeChat still feels like a small mystery for US folks in China Last month, I ran into three new international students outside the gate at Tsinghua — nervous smiles, suitcases, and the same question: “How do I add classmates on WeChat without sounding clueless?” It’s one of those tiny daily frictions that becomes a headache fast if you don’t know the rules. WeChat runs China’s social life: study groups, rental contacts, campus clubs, gym buddies, and yes — the group chat where someone announces last-minute library seat openings. For Americans living in China or prepping to arrive, the mechanics of adding contacts, plus privacy and safety habits, are the baseline you want sorted before your first semester slip-up. ...

2025-11-11 · 9 min · 1776 words · MaTitie