TECH, INTERNET & DAILY SYSTEMS
Google, WhatsApp, Instagram and many Western platforms don’t work here.
China / Great Firewall
A very crowded underground transportation system in Beijing.
Subway / metro
An all-in-one app used for messaging, payments, transport, and services.
A fast transport system connecting major Chinese cities
High-speed train
A tool travelers install before arriving to access blocked websites.
VPN
saving face
Changing the subject instead of disagreeing openly.
The main form of payment in big cities, often replacing cash.
Mobile payments (WeChat Pay / Alipay)
A popular ride-hailing app used instead of Uber.
Didi