Guangzhou - Post Report Question and Answers
Is it easy to make friends with locals here? Are there any prejudices or any ethnic groups who might feel uncomfortable here?
Nope. It makes things difficult for both us and the locals due to political pressures and differences. - Apr 2023
I find that Chinese people are interested in talking to me when they see that I speak some Mandarin, but when they realize how limited I am, they quickly lose interest. I can't see myself making friends with locals here like I did at other posts where my language ability was much more advanced. There are some people here who have local friends, but mostly people are friends with other expats. - Aug 2021
African-Americans and others with dark complexions will definitely have more challenges than others. Asian-Americans that don't have Mandarin as their first language also engender curiosity. However, if you're willing to dive into the local culture, you will find lots of opportunities to mingle. - May 2019
