How a Dating App Helped a Generation of Chinese Come Out of the Closet

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8 Apps and Websites that are Changing the Way China Does Dating

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Baihe does away with the pleasantries and gets straight to business. Are you a homeowner? Do you have a degree? How much money do you make? These are some of the details members are asked to disclose to potential mates. Posting a video of yourself is also encouraged because videos are more difficult to manipulate than photos.

You can only see information about others that you shared yourself. Set up your profile, swipe left, swipe right - you get the idea. Tinder is blocked in China, but Tantan is available in both Chinese and English, so you can still get your shallow judgment fix from behind the Great Firewall.

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Only a small percentage of Chinese web users do so. Not only does its gay app Blued currently have around 15 million users, the company maintains good relations with the Chinese government and is worth an estimated million dollars. It is easily among the most popular gay dating apps in the world. Clearly many share his inclination. Although some Weibo netizens mocked the couple, others found it romantic or did not care about it too much. Each user gets to print upto cards, and requesting more is a paid service.

Tens of millions of Chinese citizens live outside of China. Built specifically for the Chinese diaspora, 2RedBeans allows Chinese people living abroad to find their like-minded countrymen and countrywomen. Dating profiles are tailored for this segment, allowing you to share your immigration status and when they came to their current country. The site last reported over , users and growing fast, mostly in the US but looking to expand to the UK and Australia. It has both English and Chinese versions.

Besides just flirting and dating, Blued has evolved into a full-on gay social network.

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Pengpeng combines dating with mobile gaming. Social single and multiplayer games allow users to more easily break the ice before meeting in person. Most of the games on Pengpeng include quizzes, personality tests, horoscopes, and simple competitive games.

After two people play a game together, they can begin chatting and friend each other. Group chats and a Facebook-style news feed are also available.

You can sign up using your WeChat account to get started playing games with other users in your area. Probably the strangest of this list, Bilin is a flirting app that lets you make voice calls to other singles in your area. Browse the profiles of people nearby, then send a written request to someone you fancy.

Bilin last reported 20 million registered users. Hesha is a dating and social app based around wine. It looks very similar to Momo, and uses the same location-based system to find people nearby. Drinking wine is a symbol of modern sophistication in China, so the app has attracted a larger ratio of female users compared to its rivals. In addition to the person-finding function, the app also features a Facebook-style newsfeed and lists events like wine-tastings and other related events.

Another Momo lookalike, Qingchifan uses a similar model to Hesha but centers the conversation around food rather than drink. Users choose a restaurant and time, then decide how to split the bill beforehand. Credits are earned by being more active, or by purchasing them outright.

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Launched in February , the dating app reports it has 10 million registered users. The app is available in Chinese. Keywords: Chinese dating websites Chinese dating apps. To receive career advice, articles and job alerts in China. Tell us a little about yourself so we can customize your site experience.

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8 Apps and Websites that are Changing the Way China Does Dating

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That was until Fei turned 24 and his parents decided it was time for him to ditch Paul and settle down with a wife. Fei had no choice. They either live with their parents or with their wives, so there is a lot of secrecy surrounding gay relationships. Blind eyes are definitely turned in a lot of cases. I also spoke to some other female friends of mine who have never dated or fancied Chinese guys. There is no general consensus. One girl blames physical incompatibility. Another friend cites the place of Chinese women in society as her reason for steering clear of Chinese guys.

Australian Jess says she would happily date a Chinese guy, if one would show interest. So in conclusion, it clearly pays to keep an open mind about dating, in every respect. Who knows — your perfect guy might be just around the corner, and he may be Chinese. To receive career advice, articles and job alerts in China.

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Please login to add a comment. Click here to login immediately. Apr 14, Report Abuse. There seems to be a different standard of masculinity here, I have issues even being 'bros' with han guys. No issues with Mongol or Uyghur just Han. Apr 11, Report Abuse. Anyone, Foreigner male or female, who are dreaming of dating or worse, marrying a Chinese man or woman is just crazy, dumb, stupid or high as a kite!!

Chinese women age like coffee, cold and bitter, as for the men, wow I mean, now you talking someone who is, generally speaking of course, just plain ignorant, delusional, usually spoiled, always on mission impossible Mar 17, Report Abuse. This article is exactly why Western women have a bad reputation amongst straight men. It shows the idiocy of a society that trains women to think like men. You're reduced to nothing more than a prostitute.

And what type of men do prostitutes have as friends? Sep 06, Report Abuse. Read article with smartphone. Sep 25, By Susie Gordon , eChinacities.

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Comments 4. Share this Article:. Photo: JasonDGreat To get some alternative perspectives on the issue, I sought the opinions of two friends of mine who do like Chinese guys. Sign up a free account and receive the free career advice from other expats.