How to add foreign friends on WeChat: hot topics and practical guides on the Internet in the past 10 days
As global communication becomes more and more frequent, WeChat, as a mainstream social networking tool in China, how to add foreign friends has become a hot topic recently. The following is a compilation of relevant hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days, combined with practical methods to help you easily expand your international connections.
1. Data inventory of hot topics in the past 10 days

| Ranking | hot topics | Search volume (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WeChat International Version WeChat Registration | 28.5 | Weibo, Zhihu |
| 2 | Bind overseas mobile phone number to WeChat | 19.3 | Baidu, Xiaohongshu |
| 3 | Actual test of WeChat translation function | 15.7 | Douyin, Bilibili |
| 4 | Comparison of cross-border payment fees | 12.1 | Financial media |
2. Four core methods for adding foreign friends
Method 1: Precise search through WeChat ID
• Confirm that the other party has opened the international version of WeChat
• Enter the complete WeChat ID in the WeChat search bar (case sensitive)
• The other party needs to enable the "Search by ID" permission
Method 2: Scan overseas QR code
• Let foreign friends generate personal QR codes (Settings-Personal Information-QR Code Business Card)
• Use WeChat scan function to identify
• Note: Some countries need to turn off VPN to scan properly.
| Country/Region | QR code success rate | FAQ |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 92% | Need to update to the latest version |
| European Union | 85% | Need to agree to GDPR terms |
| Southeast Asia | 97% | No special restrictions |
Method 3: Bind overseas mobile phone address book
• Purchase and activate a local SIM card overseas
• Save foreign contacts to your mobile phone address book
• WeChat-Address Book-New Friends-Add Mobile Contacts
Method 4: Join the international WeChat group chat
• Find industry communication groups through LinkedIn and other platforms
• Participate in WeChat group swap activities of Facebook groups
• Note: Avoid joining groups suspected of violating regulations
3. Three major things to pay attention to recently reported by users
1.Authentication issues: New friends need to answer verification questions (recent high-frequency security policy)
2.Functional differences: The international version lacks some functions (such as mini programs, WeChat payment)
3.time zone display: The message time may be displayed as the local time of the other party
| Question type | solution | effectiveness |
|---|---|---|
| Can't receive verification code | Register using email instead | 89% |
| language barrier | Use the built-in translation feature | 76% |
| Transfer restrictions | Bind VISA credit card | 65% |
4. Expert advice and trend predictions
According to recent data observations, the annual growth rate of WeChat international users has reached 17%, and it is expected to be launched in 2024:
• Multi-language real-time voice translation function
• Multinational enterprise certification channel
• International version exclusive customer service system
Users are advised to:
1. Complete real-name authentication in advance
2. Pay attention to WeChat official international station announcements
3. Avoid using third-party cracking tools
Through the above structured data and practical guide, we hope to help you successfully establish an international social network. If you have more questions, please share the latest solutions in the comment area.
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