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Apart from just looking for a good city with a decent population, you might also want to consider factors such as how connected is the city to the rest of the world. Are there direct flights out to nearby countries cause you're definitely going to get bored after some time no matter how much you love the city initially. As for why you could consider making friends with other foreigners and connections in China, well there are tons of opportunities in China and you may find yourself staying longer as you find new goals and opportunities unlocked for you as you build your circle of friends there. Many RVFers have found financial success in China and there's no reason why you can't be the next one if you put effort into it.