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Buying bags in Shenzhen / Lo Wu

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Insure directly with the hospital?

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What is China like for expats ?

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Hair salon - English speaking

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English-fluent medical care/ObGyn

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Language-exchange partner

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China Driver License

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would anyone be interested in making new friends? Shenzhen based

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New in Shenzhen: Seeking Companions for Adventure and Cinematic

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anyone in Shenzhen with teenagers

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Looking for a tennis partner

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Obtaining Z visa

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Looking for Short Term Rental

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Apartment rent deposit

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Filipina in Shenzhen looking for friends

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Living Cost in Nanshan ?

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I want to marry a Chinese citizen "Marriage"

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Child care in Shenzhen

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New in Shenzhen, looking for friends to hang out

Last post 3 years ago by Bhavna

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Homeschoolers / Playgroup Group in Shenzhen

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Living with a toddler and children in Shenzhen

Last post 3 years ago by Cheryl

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what website do you use to find a job in China?

Last post 4 years ago by Priscilla

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Moving to Shiyan Town, Shenzhen... What is it like?

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Planning to move to Shenzhen [ Indian]

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TEFL certification + practicum necesary for teaching English?

Last post 4 years ago by rebelliouswhiz

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Chinese drivers License

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App you would recommend

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Japanese in shenzhen

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New in Shenzhen and try to find friends :)

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New in Shenzhen

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Meet foreigners like me (I'm living in Futian district)

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Language exchange or make friends

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Any news on border ban

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How to make friends in Shenzhen

Last post 5 years ago by Priscilla

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Relocating To Shenzhen With Young Kids

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Please recommend Chinese language school in Shenzhen.

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Looking for international school.

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Price of Implant tooth in Shenzhen

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Would like to know Thai friends

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Homeschooling in Shenzhen

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Hi I’m Lisa moving the Shenzhen in July with my son. Any tips?

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Learn Spanish in Shenzhen

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PET FOOD SUGGESTIONS

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Dentist in Shenzhen

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Looking for a French Native Speaker from France/Belgium for Tutoring

Last post 7 years ago by Sumdee

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Transporting a dog from England to Shenzhen

Last post 7 years ago by ChubbyHubby

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Looking for a new friend and activities

Last post 7 years ago by GuestPoster63571

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Expat friends in Luohu District, Shenzhen

Last post 7 years ago by TomJones123

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Typical utility costs

Last post 7 years ago by VANNROX

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German expat for electronic business in Shenzhen needed

Last post 7 years ago by Bhavna

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transferring money to my uk account

Last post 7 years ago by libre10

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Looking for a job in Shenzhen

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Looking for Work

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Need someone to hang out with

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Health Insurance

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Family moving to Shenzen in July

Last post 7 years ago by VANNROX

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Running in Shenzhen

Last post 7 years ago by danesb1990

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Schooling that isn't the international school?

Last post 7 years ago by VANNROX

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homeschool

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Would you recommend Shenzhen for a young family ?

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Where to get good bottle wine in Shenzhen

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Employer Moving Contract

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Accommodation in outer suburbs of Shenzhen

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Need advice on Shenzhen apartments/districts!!

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Jobs in Shenzhen

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Seeking Language learning partner

Last post 8 years ago by Bhavna

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Looking for a job

Last post 8 years ago by Niturawat

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Hiring cleaning maid in Shenzhen

Last post 8 years ago by VANNROX

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Dating in Shenzhen as a foreign girl

Last post 8 years ago by VANNROX

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Where to go in Shenzhen, often asked.

Last post 8 years ago by O-Dogs

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Rent a flat or a house in Shenzhen

Last post 8 years ago by ADTahir

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What search engines do you use?

Last post 8 years ago by Yixhing

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Rent estimation - Near Qinghu station (Line 4)

Last post 8 years ago by walter cuervo

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Flatmate(s) Wanted

Last post 8 years ago by Jimbean

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New Experience after 9 years in China- Visa Problem

Last post 8 years ago by TMS007

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Learning the language

Last post 8 years ago by Bhavna

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I'm from Iran , Currently i live in Shengzen. i'm looking for friend

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