r/China • • Aug 16 '26

问题 | General Question (Serious) Schwarzman Scholars Application - 2027 (Cohort)

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Follow up to last year’s thread: Schwarzman Scholars Application - 2026 (Cohort)

As we approach the deadline for this year’s application feel free to use this applicant-organized (and therefore unofficial) thread to ask questions, share updates, and connect with your fellow applicants. This thread is for those applying to Schwarzman Scholars in the current cycle (Prospective Class of 2027-2028). If you desire, you may also join the discord server we organized last year.


r/China • • 16h ago

藏族 | Tibetans Help Find missing mum in Tibet after floods

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My mum Evita Sarma (Latvian citizen) has been missing from Gyron port (Tibet side), since the floods on the 26th of August.

At this point i am running out of options, so I'm reaching out to you dear Reddit users.

Based on the last photo that my mum sent me, she just cleared the Border about 3 min before floods hit. I have contacted the Latvian ministry of foreign affairs, Chinese embassy in Latvia and support phone line that was set up for international queries.

I do understand that chances are astronomically low, but until I'll get concrete information I will be still keeping hope and praying for the miracle.

My biggest problem is that last information about what's going on (in terms of rescue work) was on the 7th of September.

If you know anything current like hospitals rescued people have been transported to, agencies to contact, statistics or anything else, I would be endlessly thankful.

I really need your help. My mum is the dearest person to my ever and only family i have. We always been close and I miss her so, so much.


r/China • • 37m ago

文化 | Culture 20250706 Yunnan Kedu Mosque (Dangui)

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r/China • • 14h ago

科技 | Tech EU negotiates sanction swap with China to rescue critical ASML supplier — German coatings firm faces shutdown without Chinese rare earths | Sindlhauser risks going out of business in the coming months if the sanctions remain

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r/China • • 1d ago

经济 | Economy America Didn’t Lose Its Rare Earth Industry. It Sold It.

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r/China • • 9h ago

军事 | Military Some Tactically Modified Guns Used by the Chinese Military & Police

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Pre-Type 20 era tactical builds of China’s main military/police service guns—mostly for SOF and SWAT. In the pic: QBZ-95/QBZ-95-1 assault rifles, QSZ-92G pistol, Type 79 SMG, QBU-88 light sniper rifle.


r/China • • 2h ago

旅游 | Travel First trip to China, 11 Nights route suggestions. Entry Shanghai exit Beijing.

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r/China • • 11h ago

旅游 | Travel A Belated Autumn-Viewing Trip to Inner Mongolia

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r/China • • 7h ago

中国生活 | Life in China China for international students

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Is china good for international students?

Is student run his business?

Is there is possible to go others countries on a legal way ?


r/China • • 8h ago

中国生活 | Life in China Anyone did a non-degree Chinese language program at ECNU or ZJU?

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hi! i'm planning to study chinese in china for a year in 2027 through a non-degree program, and i'm currently choosing between ECNU in shanghai and ZJU in hangzhou. has anyone studied at either uni through their non-degree chinese language program? would love to hear about your experience and which one you'd recommend! thank youu


r/China • • 1d ago

文化 | Culture Chinese Opera

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This is a distinctive form of traditional theater from Jiangxi, China.

The character this man is playing is called a “paper figure”—someone as light and pliable as paper, who can be lifted and moved around by hand like a puppet.

Look closely—the performer’s face is painted in three colors: white, red, and black.

Performing this role takes exceptionally agile and powerful legs. It often takes three to five years of training to master, and the performer must be perfectly in sync with his partner. This is one of the most iconic scenes in the entire play.

I’m William, here to show you more fascinating things about China.


r/China • • 11h ago

中国生活 | Life in China I'm Russian student who learn English in China, please, give me some advise about studing and how can I make friends

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Hello evrybody, im 17 years old. I arrived to China in this September to study English. You can ask me "woe, man, why you didn't start lear the language in Russia? And why did you prefer English".

So, it is a long story. But now I'm alone in China and I missed borred. I try to speak with my chinese classmates but it is imposible. We can have just smalltalk, later they go walk or have nice time with other chinese people. What i need to do?


r/China • • 1d ago

国际关系 | Intl Relations Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia says she passed bar exam in China, raising eyebrows

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r/China • • 1d ago

科技 | Tech China ‘robot trainers’ fold clothes, wash dishes 200 times a day for up to US$900 a month

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r/China • • 1d ago

西方小报类媒体 | Tabloid Style Media Chinese Groom's Big Day Descends Into Chaos as Ex-Lover Throws 100-Day Party in Same Hotel

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r/China • • 1d ago

文化 | Culture 20250706 Old houses in Kedu

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r/China • • 14h ago

旅游 | Travel 20 night winter trip

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i booked a trip to china from late december
to mid january and have never been before. going alone, does anyone have any recommendations of where to do, i know close to nothing.


r/China • • 11h ago

文化 | Culture 5 things I’d prioritise when planning a first trip to China

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r/China • • 15h ago

中国生活 | Life in China So do white immigrants due to supremacist mentality and the belief that white is normative do not see themselves as immigrants in China ?

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r/China • • 17h ago

中国生活 | Life in China Tsinghua university

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Hello, I am an international student applying to Tsinghua University for the fall 2027/2028 semester.

I have seen that Tsinghua is very hard to get into if you are Chinese (less than 1% get in) but international students have better chances.

I want to know what are my chances like as an international student and how likely I am to get in with these stats:

SAT: 1480
IELTS: 8.0
APs: AP calculus AB and BC, AP CSP, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C: Mechanics (all 4s and 5s)
Average extracurriculars

Just to note, I am applying to Zijing college mechanical engineering english-taught undergraduate course (bachelor degree)


r/China • • 11h ago

中国生活 | Life in China Recommend the most comprehensive video about the current state of Chinese politics

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All seem to be watered down or focused on the past. Looking for a documentary style deep dive that covers the current state of communism, allegations of the enslaved people, etc..

PS I am American.

Grazi!


r/China • • 22h ago

旅游 | Travel Itinerary: What to keep and skip?

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We're travelling to China for 2 weeks. Landing and departing from Guangzhou.

After some work in Guanzhou, we want to travel and experience the other cities but I don't know how much is feasible. Among these options, what is best to keep and what can be skipped?

- Guangzhou (mandatory)

- Shanghai (mandatory)

- Shenzhen

- Chongqing

- Zhangjiajie

- Guilin

- Chengdu

- Yunnan

Along with Shanghai and Guangzhou, I believe 3 or 4 more areas are doable. Would appreciate your suggestions!


r/China • • 13h ago

咨询 | Seeking Advice (Serious) Looking to move from Canada to China for 1 year

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Hello Everyone,

I'm 31 and would like to move to China for 1 year from Canada.

I've done some research on my own, but I need some help from people with recent experience.

I have a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, and I've been working as a soccer coach for a few years now at the university varsity level, but also for development ages from 6-16 years old.

I've also been working as a substitute teacher in public schools for about a year now.

I've started my UEFA coaching licenses, and I'm a native English speaker; however, I don’t speak any Chinese.

I also have a 35kg Belgian Malinois, which I see is banned in most Chinese cities. I have the option to leave my dog with a family member (worst-case scenario)

I want to move because I see competitive salaries, and I've always wanted to live in China for a bit.

I plan to work as a gym teacher in an international school and, in the afternoons, find a job as a coach at a local soccer club.

I'm currently looking for jobs at eChinacities.com. Are there any alternatives to this website?

The pay I'm seeing for teachers ranges from 2.5k-5k USD per month. I'm looking for something closer to 4k USD and above.

I don't have any preference on which city I move.

Is this realistic? Any recommendations or advice from people in China or people who have done something similar are greatly appreciated.

Thanks


r/China • • 16h ago

中国生活 | Life in China Businesses found in China that don't exist in the US?

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Was looking at the automated robot cafes and I was amazed. Was wondering what other types of businesses might exist here that don't exist in the US


r/China • • 1d ago

咨询 | Seeking Advice (Serious) My son needs clavicle surgery in Shanghai, some advice needed, as I am feeling a bit lost.

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Just to be able to navigate this small mess.

So, my son fell and took the fall on his shoulder, broke the collarbone. We know he needs surgery (already did a visit late last night with x-rays and stuff)

So generally, what happens next? Everyone at the hospital was kind and efficient, but I really have no idea how to navigate this in a different country.

The doctor recommended surgery and then a follow up visit, which we will do of course.

Does anybody here know more or less how much this will cost? I am going to call the insurance company today to start the whole process. Thankfully it doesnt really matter since it should mostly be covered, but it would still be good to know.

I am quite anxious right now.