Hefei Expat - China
Old Forums => Social => Topic started by: mario on May 22, 2014, 01:47:37 am
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I was wondering what social networks do people use in china other than Wechat. and also does anyone know if instagram is blocked over there?
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My List.
Consistently All easily accessible in China
Hefeiexpat - My main source of connections both social and business.
HefeiConnect - If you are living here, you need this one.
WeChat - Handy tool for maintaining contact.
Linked in - Good for business and career contacts.
Skype - Video link, voice and text.
Occasionally Requires VPN service
Facebook - I maintain a presence.
Rarely
Yahoo Messenger - was a great program in its day but still has uses.
Never
Twitter - I never really used Twitter, I have hefeiexpat.com
MSN - I never liked nor trusted MSN, it was a favourite for hackers, I used yahoo messenger.
QQ - To open and to easy to get hassled.
I rarely use social networks I can't easily access in China.
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I was wondering what social networks do people use in china other than Wechat. and also does anyone know if instagram is blocked over there?
1. WeChat
2. QQ
Personally, I only use QQ because I don't have a smart phone. Not sure I'd use WeChat even if I had a smart phone.
I'm not sure about Instagram. But regardless, get a VPN before you come. The Chinese government is rather fickle when it comes to what's blocked and what isn't. A popular VPN is Astrill. I use 12VPN. It should cost you around $7 a month for a paid one and I suggest getting a paid one. Mostly because they tend to keep up with Chinese censorship so when the Chinese government decides to change how they filter traffic, it doesn't break your VPN.
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Personally, I only use QQ because I don't have a smart phone. Not sure I'd use WeChat even if I had a smart phone.
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