Hi all
I have just moved to Shanghai in China, although I am in a suberb so there is a distinct lack of westerners here, probably around 10 of us in the immediate town area. I am used to having lots of friends but I am finding it difficult to only have a select few here. I read about tips such as going to a bar or joining a club but i dont think there are any bars in my town and also i havnt seen any clubs i doubt there would be one in English. I even tried looking for friends on QQ, i found the male population to simply decline my friend requests and whilst most of the females accept they make little conversation, often speak little to no English and also dont seem very eager to hang out. I wondered if anybody had any tips relating to this, I am considering taking my search to central Shanghai at this rate because I have had very little luck in my pursuit for friendship and find it rather disheartening. Albeit it has only been a few weeks I am eager for tips and advice from people?

Many thanks

John