Suzhou - Post Report Question and Answers
Is it easy to make friends with locals here? Are there any prejudices or any ethnic groups who might feel uncomfortable here?
Harder than Taiwan but not that difficult. I’ve made good friends. As with other questions, the more Chinese you can speak the better. Stereotypical thinking about non-Chinese groups is common, but it’s usually not hateful. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard locals say things like “Jews are clever and good at business,” or “black people love basketball.” Prejudices are stronger against people with dark complexions. - Jun 2019
