BUSINESS · LOCAL RESEARCH
See a supplier before placing an order.
A visit, a practical checklist and a clearer picture of the company behind the quotation.
Explore this scenarioA LITTLE LOCAL KNOW-HOW. A LOT OF HUMAN CONNECTION.
Your person
in China.
Local help for your business, home and family. A Chinese friend to talk with. A real connection, wherever you are.
Family-led in Hunan. Connected across China.
A NOTE FROM YOUR MATE IN CHINA
Everyday China. A little closer.你好，朋友!Hello, friend.
Real people.
Thoughtful help.
Thoughtful help.
Local understandingReal human conversationsClear arrangements, before you pay
01YOUR HELPING HANDS IN CHINA
You’re abroad.
We’re right here.
From finding a supplier to visiting family or looking after a home, tell us what needs doing in China. We agree the details and how to keep you updated.
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FIND THE RIGHT THINGProduct sourcing
Purchasing
Business research
Business consultation
On-site visits
Family visits
Home cleaning
Grave tending
Local errands
Product sourcing
& price checks
Find products, contact suppliers and compare prices, specifications and practical options.
Supplier options · Quote comparisons MAKE IT HAPPENPurchasing
& sample collection
Help place an agreed order, collect samples and coordinate packing and onward shipping.
Purchase records · Collection updates CHECK BEFORE YOU COMMITBusiness research
& company checks
Review public company information, check supplier details and gather local market and pricing information.
Source notes · Findings · Open questions LOCAL CONTEXT FOR YOUR NEXT STEPBusiness consultation
& local coordination
Talk through sourcing or market questions, contact local businesses and coordinate meetings or exhibition visits.
Practical options · Contact follow-up SEE IT FOR YOURSELFOn-site visits
& photo reports
Visit a supplier, factory, shop or property with your checklist and report what we observe.
Photos · Video · Visit notes BE THERE, EVEN FROM FAR AWAYFamily visits
& everyday care
Visit older relatives or children, spend time together, help with agreed daily needs and arrange a video call. Care is planned with the family or guardian.
Agreed care · Family updates A HOME LOOKED AFTERHome cleaning
& property care
Arrange cleaning, air out an empty home, check its condition and coordinate agreed repairs or preparation before your return.
Before & after photos · Home updates REMEMBER, WITH CAREGrave tending
& memorial visits
Visit a grave on your behalf, clean the headstone and surroundings, place flowers and pass on a message as agreed with the family and cemetery.
Respectful visit · Photos or video THE EVERYDAY DETAILSLocal errands
& practical assistance
Collect items, deliver gifts, make enquiries or coordinate document collection and appointments that need someone in China.
Local coordination · Progress updates IN PERSON · DISCOVER CHINATravel companion & cultural visits
Explore China alongside a local companion: neighbourhood walks, markets, food and cultural places, with practical help and conversation.
Agreed itinerary · Local context · Language helpSomething a little different?
Start with your idea. We’ll tell you what’s possible, where and at what cost.
Each task is quoted separately. We agree the location, scope, timing and updates before work begins; service fees, purchases, shipping and travel are itemised. Family visits and home access are arranged with the people involved.
A CLOSER LOOK AT LOCAL HELP
What could we do for you?
FAMILY · A THOUGHTFUL VISIT
Be there for someone, from far away.
An agreed visit, everyday practical help and a personal update for family overseas.
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HOME · PROPERTY CARE
Keep an eye on the home you left behind.
A room-by-room check, cleaning coordination and useful notes while you are overseas.
Explore this scenarioIllustrative service scenarios, with AI-generated scene images. These are examples of possible arrangements, not completed customer projects or testimonials. Availability and deliverables are agreed for each enquiry.
SOME CONNECTIONS START WITH A SIMPLE…
你好nǐ hǎo
A cup of tea.
A world to talk about.
A world to talk about.
02YOUR CHINESE FRIEND MEMBERSHIP
Less distance.
More connection.
Have someone in China to talk to, ask questions and share the little things with. Real people, familiar conversations and a window into everyday Chinese life.
Messages & voice notes
Exchange stories, ask everyday questions and keep the conversation going.
Time to actually talk
Arrange voice or video conversations around a schedule that works for both of us.
Culture, beyond the guidebook
Food, family, local life — and a chance to practise Chinese in a natural conversation.
CHINESE FRIEND · MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
A familiar face, month after month.
YEAR-END OFFER · SAVE 50%
Regular priceUS$50US$25/ month
Launch offer through 31 December 2026. We agree conversation frequency, call length and available languages before you join.
Friend membership covers conversation and cultural exchange, with a schedule agreed together. Tailored Chinese lessons and local tasks are quoted separately. Renewal price and arrangements are confirmed before payment.
MAKE CHINESE PART OF YOUR LIFE
Your own one-to-one Chinese plan.
Want structured lessons as well as a friend? Build a personal plan around your level, goals and schedule: everyday conversation, pronunciation, travel or business Chinese. Lesson hours and fees are agreed separately.
YOUR CHINESE FRIEND · SHARED EXPERIENCES
One connection. So much to discover.
LEARN · ONE TO ONE
Chinese you can use in your next conversation.
A personal lesson built around a practical goal, from ordering noodles to introducing yourself at work.
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EXPLORE · A LIVE VIDEO WALK
Come for a walk in China, from your sofa.
Follow your host through a local street, see the small details and ask questions along the way.
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CELEBRATE · MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL
Share the same moon, from different places.
Meet mooncakes, tea and the stories behind a Chinese festival of reunion.
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NO COMPLICATED START
A message is all it takes.
Tell us a little.
Share your task, or tell us what you’re hoping for from a Chinese friend.
Work out the details.
We confirm availability, timing, costs and what’s included. You decide if it feels right.
Make a real connection.
Get practical updates on your task, or settle into your agreed conversation rhythm.
A SMALL TEAM. A PERSONAL APPROACH.
A little local. A lot of heart.
ChinaMate starts with our family in Hunan and friends across China. We believe the most useful connection is often a real person who understands the place — and takes the time to understand you.
From Hunan, with a warm hello.
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT WONDER
Good questions.
Something else on your mind? We’re always happy to talk it through.
Ask us on TelegramCan I use ChinaMate if I’m outside China?
Yes. Tell us what you need remotely. For tasks, we confirm the location and share agreed updates, photos or notes. Friend conversations take place online, with time zones taken into account.
Which cities can you help in?
We’re based in Hunan and can explore tasks elsewhere through our personal network or arranged travel. Availability, access and travel costs are confirmed for each request.
Can I also book Chinese lessons?
Yes. You can request a one-to-one Chinese learning plan based on your level, goals and preferred schedule. The friend membership focuses on natural conversation; structured lessons, lesson hours and fees are arranged separately.
How much does it cost, and how do I pay?
Local tasks receive an individual quote. Chinese friend membership is US$25/month during the offer through 31 December 2026; the regular price is US$50/month. We confirm conversation arrangements, the applicable renewal price and a payment method directly. Chinese lessons are quoted separately.
Can a member also request errands or sourcing?
Of course. Send your task to us for a separate quote. Purchases, shipping, travel and on-site work are outside the friend membership unless expressly agreed.
What if plans change?
We agree the service scope, schedule and cancellation or refund arrangements before payment. If a task changes, extra work and costs need your confirmation before proceeding.
A REAL PERSON AT THE OTHER END
Let’s start
with hello.
A small question or a bigger idea — tell us what brings you to ChinaMate.
Based in Hunan · China Standard Time (UTC+8)HELP A SMALL IDEA GROW
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Prepare before you enquire
Living abroad, buying from China or curious about everyday life? Start with a practical guide, prepare the details and explore a service that fits your request.