App you would recommend

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Claire786New member22 July 2017 13:18:40

Hi all, I am moving to Shenzhen at the start of August and some people have suggested a few apps like Viber or WeChat but what would you recommend?

SUKIMAMember24 July 2017 07:29:46

lots of foreigners use wechat in China, it is the most popular communication app in China

LuizrtNew member24 July 2017 10:34:46

Hi Claire,

Wechat is really a must, not only for communication but also for its Wallet that you can connect to your Chinese bank account (you will need one) then pay almost anything using Wechat.
A good translation App is also a must. Could be Baidu translate or even Google translate.
There are a few other APPs but it will depend to which city you are moving and also how long you will stay. If it's for a long time you will need to have access to Taobao (for shopping ANYthing), your bank's application, Alipay, DiDi (Chinese Uber that now has the option to be in English).
Let us know a bit more about your plans

And Welcome to China 😊😊😊. It's an amazing country with amazing people!

eanta365Member25 July 2017 08:36:54

hi ,there are many apps in different kinds of useful, maybe you can advsie us what kinds do you need?

Marlboro00New member25 November 2020 07:48:15

Hi, Claire,

I am Jimmy, a local Chinese living in Shenzhen as well, if possible to add your wechat, and make friends with you?

Jimmy

RickierBanned11 May 2021 11:36:28

I think you can try also custom software development.

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