US Students: WeChat QQ Survival Guide in China
Why US students and expats still need this WeChat + QQ primer Landing in China for study or work is exciting — and a little chaotic. If you’re from the United States and you’ve lived mostly on Gmail, Venmo, and Instagram, you’ll quickly notice China runs on different rails: WeChat (and its elder sibling QQ) aren’t just apps, they’re how things happen. From paying for dinner with a scanned QR code to joining a class group chat or calling a taxi, these two platforms stitch daily life together. They’re indispensible but also have quirks that trip up newcomers. ...