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QQ — Focuses More on the Chinese Market

The cute trademark penguin picture is as familiar to the Chinese as the Google logo is to foreigners. More than 200 million QQ accounts have been opened, and at times of peak usage, over 176 million people can be online. Nearly all of them are Chinese; that's a lot of possible new friends to choose from.

International QQ — 6 Language Interfaces

The international version of QQ offers several features that can be particularly useful.

• It has an English language interface or French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish if you would prefer to use one of those.
• Translate Button on the Computer Version

• Translate buttons of international QQ.
  QQ's app is not that convenient for a translation function so we will explain how to use the translation function on computers.
• At the bottom of any conversation window, you can open the 'Translate' button. Set it up to translate to and from your chosen language and Chinese, and — with some confusion along the way given the limitations of the automatic translation software — you're good to go. To translate replies, you have to copy-and-paste them into the 'Send message' window before hitting the button — a flaw in the design — but it's not difficult to do.

Apps Store in QQ

QQ comes packed with apps. There are the usual games, of course, but not all the apps are frivolous. Some link through to news sites and some to packages for learning Chinese. Another enables you to draw Chinese characters with your mouse, identify them, and learn their meaning.

Thanks to these you may — as many Chinese users do — find yourself using QQ for far more than just getting to know people. You can use it to get to know the country and its culture.

Meet New Friends — "Look Around"

Using QQ's user-search function you can find new friends by location, gender and age, or even with their star sign and (a very Asian phenomenon) their blood type. More than that, you can join one of the numerous QQ groups. Many students want the opportunity to practice their English online, and there are many groups dedicated to English practice.

It's a great way to meet people. If you want to be more adventurous, there are groups dedicated to anything in which you may be interested.

Share Your Trip with Friends — Q-Zone

Q-zone's function is similar to WeChat's Moments. But it's different in that everyone who is in your friend list can see the discussion and comments in your Q-zone. Your post can also be forwarded to another's Q-zone.

How to Sign Up for QQ

To sign up for a QQ account, you can use a phone number or email account.

Becoming popular in China with incredible rapidity, WeChat is, in effect, QQ for mobile phones, but is well-adapted as an alternative means of communication. While most travelers are used to WhatsApp, WeChat's platform is much more convenient to use in China as it does not require a VPN to use. WhatsApp requires the use of a VPN, and even when the VPN is on and working properly, WhatsApp only works spradically at best and at times will not work at all. In order to save yourself from frustration or missing important calls and messages, WeChat will ensure smooth use and guanteed connectivity.

Pros and Cons for WeChat and QQ

QQ and WeChat both provide feature-rich ways to meet the locals and to prepare yourself for your journey to China. Both are worth getting to know and exploring.

On the down side, QQ continues to be targeted primarily at the Chinese market and, from time to time, you may find yourself linking through to Chinese-only web pages or apps. Moreover, some features — such as the ability to see other users' Q-zones and their profile pages — appear and disappear with each new upgrade of QQ International.

As already mentioned, WeChat, aimed at the international market, loses some of its features to Internet blocking when in China itself.

However, with both programs these are only occasional frustrations. Overall, both can help you prepare for your trip to China, getting to know the country, its people, and its culture before you even leave home.

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We understand that traveling to a foreign country can be overwhelming, but with the right tools and guidance, it doesn't have to be. QQ is an excellent way to connect with locals and prepare yourself for your journey to China. With its wide range of features and user-friendly interface, you'll be able to find new friends, share your trip with others, and learn more about Chinese culture.

Whether you're a seasoned traveler or embarking on your first adventure abroad, QQ is an excellent choice for anyone looking to connect with locals in China. So why wait? Download the app today and start exploring the world of QQ!