Official China Thread (Macau, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, etc) - Page 236

Took me 1,5 years. 1 year parttime studying on the basics and elementary stuff and half a year fulltime doing Chinese the whole day.
Once you have HSK V the studying will become more passive, just by daily conversations (I had Chinese gf - that helped), reading Chinese articles, watching tv shows etc. I didnt have to actively study anymore like I did the 1,5 year before.

I went on exchange for half year to China and wanted to prepare a bit before going so that's how i started. After the first semester it turned out I loved China and liked studying Chinese, so I stayed a semester longer to study the language fulltime and get HSK V

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06-09-2018 , 10:40 AM

#5877

LonelyBox

You call this a blog?

Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 5,263

Took me a year full time study in china with Chinese girlfriends and Chinese friends. I used text book with audio text. Basically just copying and reading loud I’ve rand over until it’s in my head.

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06-16-2018 , 09:15 PM

#5878

WorldResident

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 104

Hey guys,

Awesome that there is a threat like this. I am thinking about moving to China. But I am a bit worried about China shutting down some Chinese poker apps. Do you guys think there is a big chance it will happen to PokerStars, 888 and PartyPoker in the near future as well?

And what about the internet connection. How stable is it? I know they have a great mobile network. Even on the rural parts of the Great Wall I still had connection. About the internet I am not sure. Don't want to risk being on a final table and than lose connection for 5 minutes. How are you experiences?

Thank you!

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06-16-2018 , 10:49 PM

#5879

raiserus89

centurion

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 124

It works fine with Vpns tho. And the apps working because the companies moved overseas

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06-17-2018 , 05:41 AM

#5880

flopturntree

adept

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 867

Anyone know a good site to bet on sports in China? I have downloaded some of the APPS on my iphone to bet but I need a Chinese ID to withdraw money and I only have American passport.

Any ideas? I have WeChat transfer would be most convenient..

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06-17-2018 , 06:26 AM

#5881

harrygehakt

grinder

Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 538

I have regularly used Unibet via their website when I was in China. Both with and without VPN. Was no problem at all.

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06-18-2018 , 12:59 AM

#5882

flopturntree

adept

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 867

Is it possible to use WeChat transfer or Chinese Bank card with Unibet? I have large amounts of RMB right now which is why I'm trying to find a Chinese platform lol

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06-18-2018 , 12:59 AM

#5883

flopturntree

adept

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 867

I was recommended 365Bet and this other chinese APP but I can't withdraw without Chinese ID card!!!! So annoying

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06-18-2018 , 01:52 AM

#5884

RainierWolfcastle

adept

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,151

Bodog is very convenient for depositing and withdrawal.

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06-19-2018 , 03:58 AM

#5885

WorldResident

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 104

Thanks for your reactions Raiserus89 and Harrygehakt.

Recently, have you or other people played on 888/PP recently without using a VPN in Mainland China? I ask because these are the main websites I use.

Would be great to get an decisive answer so I don't have to worry about that. Thank you!

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06-19-2018 , 04:46 AM

#5886

RainierWolfcastle

adept

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,151

You're going to probably want to play using a VPN anyway.

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06-20-2018 , 05:16 PM

#5887

WorldResident

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 104

Why is that?

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06-21-2018 , 06:12 AM

#5888

RainierWolfcastle

adept

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,151

Even foreign websites that aren't blocked run much more smoothly with a VPN.

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06-21-2018 , 06:17 AM

#5889

RainierWolfcastle

adept

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,151

I recommended Bodog earlier and it works without a VPN but their URL constantly changes which I assume is about getting around the firewall (they operate in China and Malaysia, fortunately setting the VPN to a Malaysian server works). Seems to me that any site that isn't focused on China that currently doesn't require a VPN could require one at any moment.

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06-21-2018 , 08:56 AM

#5890

WorldResident

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 104

Ah okay. I understand what you are saying.

But the thing is. Using a VPN while playing poker is against most site's terms of agreements. I don't want to risk them blocking my account and losing my money. Therefor playing poker on 888 or PartyPoker while using a VPN isn't an option for me.

That is also why I would love to know if it is possible and convenient enough to multitable while being in Mainland China.

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07-02-2018 , 06:44 AM

#5891

flopturntree

adept

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 867

Ok so anyone playing on Stars can tell me the best way to withdraw funds? Can not withdraw directly to Chinese bank account? Does anyone use Entropay or Webmoney?

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10-05-2018 , 04:14 AM

#5892

flopturntree

adept

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 867

Can anyone recommend a reliable good sports betting platform that accepts RMB? I want to use WeChat pay or Chinese Bank Card

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10-05-2018 , 05:44 AM

#5893

raiserus89

centurion

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 124

Hey dude, I can accept your Stars money and transfer money on your bank acc if u want.

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10-06-2018 , 07:51 AM

#5894

RainierWolfcastle

adept

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,151

You can deposit on Bodog using your bank card (at least it works for me with BOC).

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10-15-2018 , 05:43 PM

#5895

Poker 808

stranger

Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 5

I'm visiting HK for 2-3 months starting at around mid November, anyone interested of renting out a room? I will be grinding on Poker Master so as a bonus we can talk strategies and grind some poker.

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10-21-2018 , 12:18 PM

#5896

Eudaimonia

journeyman

Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 388

Anyone know how much on avg. a single flat in macau costs both close to casino or transportation/metro if they have that to get there?

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10-21-2018 , 04:11 PM

#5897

FWWM

FOOT FF Fristion '15

Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 12,499

Macau has no metro yet (under construction) but cheap buses (some timetable restrictions) and taxis (basically nowhere costs more than like 10US due to the small size of the place). As for the flat it depends on a variety of factors. For a short term rent in a non ****hole expect at least 2k US/mo though, maybe more. Have a look at Airbnbs to get an idea

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10-27-2018 , 11:48 AM

#5898

MihailsG

grinder

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 412

guys, do u know is there a real possibility to have a China IP from Europe? Ofc i mean VPN or some kind of it. But all good VPN providers offers only hongkong servers

Seems nobody has a vpn server in Mainland China.

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10-27-2018 , 01:48 PM

#5899

iLiveInAsia

grinder

Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 468

Get a VPS in China and set up OpenVPN there. If it's too complicated pay someone to do so. The VPN traffic might get blocked though by the great firewall.