From politics to journalism, and media to law, Black people in Britain are carving out a space for ourselves and paving the way for future generations. As ever, Black experiences in China are varied — even amongst Black Brits. We are, by no means, a monolith. By now, most people know a few things about China that make it a challenging place for Black people — largely racially homogenous society, traditional beauty ideals that promote whiteness, the list goes on. In this article, Black Livity China explores the experiences of 18 diverse Black Brits, with a cumulative total of 75 years in China — would they recommend China to other black Brits considering it? What does it mean to be black in a Chinese context?

I would like any advice for black people visiting Beijing. Are there places that I should avoid going to e. I can't really comment on your questions but a good opportunity to bump it up and ask a question myself. I'm the opposite to you so think I will also stand out like a sore thumb blonde.

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