Any ex-pats living in Shanghai or China?

[W8killa]

I have the opportunity to work about an hour outside Shanghai (Yangzhou)for 2 years but probably longer (up to 20+ years). I would be working for the Chinese government building water treatment plants. What do you think of the country? Any gyms? Legality of AAS? Thanks.

 

[HIITB$]

I have the opportunity to work about an hour outside Shanghai (Yangzhou)for 2 years but probably longer (up to 20+ years). I would be working for the Chinese government building water treatment plants. What do you think of the country? Any gyms? Legality of AAS? Thanks.

You ever been anywhere in Asia? You should take a lil trip there to see if you like it before moving there IMO...ive been to Shanghai and i liked it but not sure id want to live there. Maybe if i spoke Chinese itd be different thoguh lol
You speak Chinese?

 

[Sesshomaru]

I have the opportunity to work about an hour outside Shanghai (Yangzhou)for 2 years but probably longer (up to 20+ years). I would be working for the Chinese government building water treatment plants. What do you think of the country? Any gyms? Legality of AAS? Thanks.

China is a really cool place and Yangzhou is nice. In the cities, parts of of China are super modern (for them) but the reality is that even in cities, it feels like 1970 or 1980's in US. That means that some of the buildings use old styles of construction or accomodation.

Gyms are hard to find. You wont find any olympic lifting gyms because those are out in the countryside. Dont hold your breath for machines, get used to free weights, esp adjustable DBs and not a lot of weights.

As far as drugs (of any kind) China is very strict on their own people. They see pot as on par with cocaine and there are harsh punishments if youre dealing in that. They are much more lenient on foreigners and you can go on your business as long as youre not selling, peddling, or anything like that.

As far as AAS, I think the grand majority dont know what it is so it may be on a lower level, but again, its more lenient for foreigners. Their sports teams use it and tons of it is produced there, so its not terribly cracked down on. It might be hard finding someone there selling it, you might want to ask a sponsor for more info. Dont carry that shit through customs tho.

I loved China, but the gym situation was a real pain in the ass.

Edit: I dont know about pharmacies outside Beijing, but those might be worth a look. The word for steroid is 'leiguchun' (pronounced lay-goo-choowin'). The words themselves mean 'category','strength', and 'wine'.

 

[HIITB$]

China is a really cool place and Yangzhou is nice. In the cities, parts of of China are super modern (for them) but the reality is that even in cities, it feels like 1970 or 1980's in US. That means that some of the buildings use old styles of construction or accomodation.

Gyms are hard to find. You wont find any olympic lifting gyms because those are out in the countryside. Dont hold your breath for machines, get used to free weights, esp adjustable DBs and not a lot of weights.

As far as drugs (of any kind) China is very strict on their own people. They see pot as on par with cocaine and there are harsh punishments if youre dealing in that. They are much more lenient on foreigners and you can go on your business as long as youre not selling, peddling, or anything like that.

As far as AAS, I think the grand majority dont know what it is so it may be on a lower level, but again, its more lenient for foreigners. Their sports teams use it and tons of it is produced there, so its not terribly cracked down on. It might be hard finding someone there selling it, you might want to ask a sponsor for more info. Dont carry that shit through customs tho.

I loved China, but the gym situation was a real pain in the ass.

Edit: I dont know about pharmacies outside Beijing, but those might be worth a look. The word for steroid is 'leiguchun' (pronounced lay-goo-choowin'). The words themselves mean 'category','strength', and 'wine'.

good stuff

 

[mrgsxr]

good stuff

I agree. Always wonder what would happen to an American caught with AAS there. Was hoping it wouldnt be some wild punishment.

 

[Sesshomaru]

I agree. Always wonder what would happen to an American caught with AAS there. Was hoping it wouldnt be some wild punishment.

Usually theyll just kick you out and revoke your visa, esp if youre with some sort of organization or corporation. If you try to become a dealer or distributor, then you can face some serious consequences.

 

[W8killa]

Thanks for the info Sessh. Everyone who has been there love's it.Obviously a ton of sponsors are from China but from what I have read they all are for export which is not regulated. I would have to get a feel for it. It seems the pharmacies don't have much. I have never seen anything pharmaceutical grade from China. I should meet up with IP. He seems like a nice guy.
As far as a gym....I am not expecting much. I am going have to buy some equipment I imagine but we will see.

 

[W8killa]

You ever been anywhere in Asia? You should take a lil trip there to see if you like it before moving there IMO...ive been to Shanghai and i liked it but not sure id want to live there. Maybe if i spoke Chinese itd be different thoguh lol
You speak Chinese?

I don't speak a lick of Chinese but need to know little considering the job. There are deals in which we will run these plants for up to 30 years. Almost everyone I would work with is English speaking. All my living is arranged as well as transportation and food. I can get involved as little or as much as I want with the country of China. I plan to do a lot of exploring while I am there. BBing is really second to my career so I am prepared for the worst as far as the gym is concerned. I have loved bodybuilding for 15 years but have realized financial security and a career far outweighs a pipe dream of big arms and a muscular physique.

 

[btech]

I don't speak a lick of Chinese but need to know little considering the job.

I live in Shanghai.

Although learning Spanish or French is considerably easier for a Westerner than learning Chinese, you'd be surprised how much Chinese you can learn in only three months (provided you have a tutor).