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On one occasion, after buying a meal at the same street food cart a few times, I ordered a meal and the guy started cooking it. When he was finished and I went to pay, I realized I didn't have any cash (they don't have debit card machines). He just handed me the meal and waved me away. From a memory a student translated for me, so I could assure him I'd pay him next time. Which I did.
China was cool like that. Everyone was very trusting and for the most part, very honest.
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That's neat. How long ago were you there?
According to one travel vlogger laowhy86, Chinese sentiment towards foreigners has taken a very sharp dive in recent years, although I don't know enough about China to know whether he's speaking genuinely from experience, of if he's just got an axe to grind.
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> How long ago were you there?
I lived there for a couple of years, just before the pandemic started.
> Chinese sentiment towards foreigners has taken a very sharp dive in recent years
That's what I heard too, from friends who were still there through 2020-22. I'm not currently in contact with anyone I knew there who's still there. A situation I'd like to rectify if possible.
