Quote Originally Posted by Kernalpanx View Post
Chinese drive the same in Canada and the US.... in Toronto a male of Chinese decent made a left in front of me at a intersection in which i had the green. He was Canadian born.... but still tried to claim it was fault because i hit him.
The police insurance and court found him at fault for impeding my way. he kept saying "but i hit him" ..... anywhere in the world making a left and you get hit .... the driver making the left. except here.
Another way to look at it is that there are only two rules you must obey, both equally important. Don't hit anything, and don't get hit by anything.

Despite all the above, many foreigners do drive in China and, after adapting, some feel reasonably comfortable and confident about it.
Right of way

The concept of right-of-way is quite different in China than in many other countries. "First is Right," or less succinctly, any vehicle with a slight position lead or access to a gap before another vehicle has de-facto right of way to enter that gap. This essentially allows for any driver the habit of cutting right out into the traffic flow forcing the opposing vehicle to either stop or crash. This rule applies to lane changes too that can come at anytime from any angle. Be alert to brake at any moment! If you do not force your way in, you will not ever be allowed to enter the flow of traffic at busy sections