An Expat Talks about Living in Guangzhou, China

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Guangzhou

How long have you lived there?

1 year going on two

What activities, clubs and organizations would you recommend to newcomers to help them meet others?

Make friends through the people your wife is associated with. Go to dances, go bowling and eat in some American Restaurants to meet other people from other countries.

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In terms of religious, racial, economic and cultural diversity, are the people of this city or town diverse? Are they accepting of differences? Describe.

Buddah is main interest.

What are the main industries in this city? What types of career opportunities commonly exist? How do most people find new jobs?

Cigarettes and Commerce

In general, what are peoples' priorities in this city? For example, do lives revolve around work, family, socializing, sports, etc.?

The priority is to buy a house. To go out to eat with colleagues, friends and families. Work is the most important in their lives, and they will work all hours to support themselves -- and not take much time off.

If a friend of yours was thinking of moving to this city or town from far away, what other advice would you give them.

Be careful and try to make friends. Use Patience at all all times and do not have a temper.