what is wechat: a survival guide for US students in China
Quick truth: WeChat is the remote control for daily life If you’re a United States student, researcher, or professional getting ready to live in China — or you’re already there and still asking “what is WeChat?” — this piece is written like I’m talking to a friend who needs the blunt facts. WeChat isn’t just a messaging app. It’s a super-app: chat, payments, shopping, transport, government services, doctor bookings, mini-programs, livestream commerce, and even virtual hosts for shows. Walk into most Chinese neighborhoods and people don’t take a wallet; they carry WeChat. ...