A long-running Tencent messaging app still used for chats, groups, and sharing files—sometimes as a backup to WeChat.
Traveler Tips
- ✓Treat QQ as a fallback option if a contact prefers it or if you need a second messaging channel.
- ✓For groups and communities (schools, clubs, hobby groups), QQ is still common in some circles.
- ✓If you use it for file sharing, test sending a photo or document before you need it.
Things to Watch Out For
- ⚠Many menus and community content are primarily in Chinese.
- ⚠Your contacts may still expect WeChat for day-to-day coordination.