The China Syndrome: Aussies Lost in WeChat’s New Rules
When “The China Syndrome” Is Really a WeChat Learning Curve For plenty of Australians arriving in China, the china syndrome is not some mysterious medical condition or dramatic culture-shock label. It is that slightly dizzying moment when you realise the app on your phone is not just an app. WeChat is where the class group lives, where the footy mates organise dinner, where the landlord sends a repair video, where the local café posts specials, and where somebody inevitably asks, “Can you scan the QR code?” ...