The Idemili Brothers Association in China hosted their annual Iwa Ji / New Yam Festival Celebration on October 31, 2025, bringing together members of the Nigerian community and special dignitaries in a colorful and culturally rich event. The ceremony, held in Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, was a night of unity, music and tradition. It reflected the vibrant spirit of the Igbo...

Hafrik: The Digital Home for Foreigners in China A community-driven platform helping foreigners in China connect, thrive, and build bridges with Chinese society. What Is Hafrik? Hafrik is a lifestyle, business, and community platform designed specifically for foreigners living in China. Life in a new country comes with challenges — from language barriers to finding trusted services...

Why Learning Chinese Is Easier Than You Think Many foreigners in China often feel that learning Chinese is too difficult. With its tones, characters, and grammar rules, it can look scary at first. But the truth is, Chinese is easier than most people imagine once you understand the basics. 1. The Grammar is Simple Unlike English or French, Chinese has no tenses, no conjugations, and no...

Wealthy, Educated Man Chooses to Live on the Streets Zhao Dian, a 32-year-old from China, has sparked widespread debate after abandoning an elite lifestyle to live as a homeless individual, surviving on just 100 yuan (US$14) a month. Despite his prestigious background — having lived in cities like Sydney, New York, Beijing, and Paris while earning multiple degrees in finance —...

Chinese Learning – Class 2: Numbers and Counting Numbers are everywhere in daily life. In Class 2, we’ll learn how to count in Chinese. 🔢 Basic Numbers (0–10) 零 (líng) 0, 一 (yī) 1, 二 (èr) 2, 三 (sān) 3, 四 (sì) 4, 五 (wǔ) 5, 六 (liù) 6, 七 (qī) 7, 八 (bā) 8, 九 (jiǔ) 9, 十 (shí) 10 📅 Useful Phrases 一个 (yí gè) – One...