Forums > Living in Kunming > How are Black-Aqmericans treated?

It depends..on a lot of things.... on how dark you are..your attitude...if you speak Chinese. I've been in China a long time and racism in China is not like it is in the States. I have friends who are lighter and have no problem. One was a model and starred in a Chinese movie.

Those that are darker, they have issues. But once people get to know them, it goes away.

I'm mixed (Black and White) and I haven't had any problems. I've had no problems with anyone in Kunming; most people are really nice and I'm the only foreigner in my apartment complex. I speak Chinese and I got to know my neighbors. I'm also a similar color to Southeast Asians so they don't trip.