Insane Facts You Didn’t Know About China From Someone Who Lived There

Published on 04/12/2018
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The Great Firewall of China

The Chinese government heavily censors and regulates the domestic internet. Certain websites and apps are completely inaccessible with an internet connection there. Some examples include Google, Facebook, Instagram, various Wikipedia articles, Snapchat, and YouTube. The purpose of the firewall is to limit foreign information/influence in order to maintain traditional Chinese culture and so the government can exercise social control and prevent potential rebellions. Foreigners find this to be very frustrating and many turn to VPNs or virtual private networks which allows them to get around the firewall.

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You Can Rent a Fake Boyfriend or Girlfriend on Taobao

Taobao is basically Chinese Ebay, but more extreme. It is one of the biggest e-commerce websites in the world. You can buy literally anything you can think of from the website including live animals, breast implants, and of course renting a boyfriend or girlfriend. Desperate for a date? No problem! There are plenty of willing boyfriends and girlfriends on the website. They offer hourly and daily rates and some charge an extra fee for romantic activities.

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Renting-a-Boyfriend-on-Taobao

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