Get yourself hooked up with a VERY good VPN before you go.

vpn, lot of things blocked internet wize over there.

This is somewhat like the beginning of The Karate Kid (2010)

Except I’m not Jaden Smith :P

you ost likely won't be able to use furaffinity considering how about 99% of the internet is blocked

I wouldn't go to China I would miss the porn x3 Like everyone else has alerady stated a VPN is a MUST have if your dead set on going.

Also don't hold someone's hand in public cuz well...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hr5kf5mmqk

You wanna have sex.

Sorry but the video is hilarious must watch x3

VPN is pretty much a must -- especially if you are a YT user.

Though, VPN isn't fully full proof. You can picture some of the things there are a tad 1984-esque. Just careful with some of the words you say, especially in public.

That is all. Goodluck! Enjoy the good food there, it's to die for (sometimes literally, but not as scary as some of the things Japanese eat... some scarier).

Don't get hit by any cars, seems like common knowledge, but if they hit you the person at fault has to take care of all your medical expenses for the rest of your life, so if they hit somebody they usually try to finish things off to avoid that...at least thats what I heard several years ago anyway, just be careful

Where abouts in China are you going to be? Hong Kong is much different than the test of the country.

That’s what I’ve heard. I’m going to Shijiazhuang, specifically. Like 200km southwest of Beijing.

First off, try not to listen to the extremes. Very likely, there will be a change of scenery, but the basics will still be the same. People need to eat, to sleep, to work, and relax. I will also recommend some VPN, as even I know the internet there is extremely regulated, but I'm sure you'll be fine. ^^ how long is your tenure? 2 years?

Pack a gas mask if you're going to Beijing. The air there is like the water in Flint, Michigan.

i got an offer like that a while back, didnt took it i dont make a good teacher much less in china.

Do your homework for china stuff and yeah the internet there is waked so VPN is a must.

and keep some money saved in case you have to bounce back from there for whatever reason.

I fondly remember exploring Hong Kong during my military days, when my ship docked there.

It's a wonderful experience, and I hope you enjoy your time in the region.

Don't sign a contract at all, double check all the terms you're working with. I've heard a lot of places hiring people for the color of their skin, sure, but also, I've heard a lot of issues involving a lot of negativity involving that exact situation about someone's bad experience trying to function and almost being held captive in a sense?

Be careful of the white monkey jobs ^.~

Get access to a VPN of some sort, even if this VPN is set up and run by a friend of yours. Everything is heavily censored in China. Also do read up on the laws there so you don't wind up getting thrown in prison for doing something stupid you weren't aware of.

Not much I can tell you that you learn outside of the USA, only what I have gathered within it.

-Don't ask about or look up the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989

-Steer clear of Winnie the pooh... I'm not joking. China as far as I know currently bans Winnie the Pooh because constant jokes saying Xi Jinping (China's prime minister) looks like him. Just look up 'winnie the pooh china' and you will see multiple articles and discussions regarding this. Quite frankly it is hilarious but pissing off one of the world's largest and most powerful nation's leaders isn't quite a good idea. Shitposters like me on American soil generally are fine, not so much across the pacific.

Enjoy your job out there! I just hope you will love what you set up for yourself in the future.

If you greet people in Chinese, they will expect you to speak Chinese. If you address someone in English, they will do their best to avoid talking to you in English, even if they can speak English; many are not confident in their English skills and are embarrassed to speak it outside of classes.
As an English-speaking foreigner, you will be assumed to be rich. Be prepared to accept higher-than-normal costs for stuff from small shops if you can't haggle them down. Don't expect to haggle everywhere--gas stations and chain stores and stuff will go with listed prices just like in the west.
When you eat at those big, circular tables, do not sit opposite the door/entrance to the dining area unless you expect to pay for everyone's meal.
Do not expect there to be toilets everywhere. Most areas equipped for tourists will have toilets, but the majority of China will have squat potties. Take toilet paper wherever you go; not all restrooms will stock toilet paper.
Avoid politics and history altogether if you can. Even as a communist, I did this. Do not have political materials on your phone, do not listen to politically-charged music, or try to bring in any political books.
You will be stared at, people will take pictures of you without your permission. If you are black, people will touch your hair without permission. People will stare at you if you write left-handed.
Boil water you intend to drink if it comes from a tap. Any tap. This is one reason why tea is extremely popular. You will see people drinking hot tea everywhere. Bring a thermos.