The Shanghai Public Security Bureau (PSB) has rolled out new measures to make it easier for foreigners to attend and do business during the China International Import Expo (CIIE). These updates improve visa access, registration, and mobility around the event. 1. Electronic Port Visa System For the first time, Shanghai has introduced an electronic port visa system for foreign exhibitors and...

Hafrik: The Digital Home for Foreigners in China A community-driven platform helping foreigners in China connect, thrive, and build bridges with Chinese society. What Is Hafrik? Hafrik is a lifestyle, business, and community platform designed specifically for foreigners living in China. Life in a new country comes with challenges — from language barriers to finding trusted services...

The Nigerian business community is demonstrating a strong presence at the ongoing 138th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China, with the National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Engr. Jani Ibrahim, officially arriving in the city. Engr. Ibrahim landed at the Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou and was accorded a warm...

Chinese Learning – Class 2: Numbers and Counting Numbers are everywhere in daily life. In Class 2, we’ll learn how to count in Chinese. 🔢 Basic Numbers (0–10) 零 (líng) 0, 一 (yī) 1, 二 (èr) 2, 三 (sān) 3, 四 (sì) 4, 五 (wǔ) 5, 六 (liù) 6, 七 (qī) 7, 八 (bā) 8, 九 (jiǔ) 9, 十 (shí) 10 📅 Useful Phrases 一个 (yí gè) – One...

China is one of the best places in the world to do business, but it is also one of the easiest places to make costly mistakes if you rush in unprepared. Many people arrive with big ideas, excitement and confidence, but few take the time to truly understand the environment they are stepping into. The entrepreneurs who last in China don’t just work hard — they work intentionally....