Date: October 9th, 2026 12:01 PM Author: ruinous phenotype
White monkey (Chinese: 白猴子; pinyin: Bái hóuzi) is a term for the phenomenon of white foreigners or immigrants in China[1] being hired for modeling, advertising, English teaching, or promotional jobs on the basis of their race.[2][3] The phenomenon is based on the perception that association with foreigners, specifically white foreigners, can signify prestige, legitimacy, and international status.[3][4][5] The jobs themselves, called "white monkey jobs" or "white-face jobs",[5] often require little actual work on the part of the model, who in some cases is not expected to be fluent in Chinese.[6][7] The concept is considered a subset of a larger "rent a foreigner" industry in China and other parts of Asia.[3][8]
White monkey jobs are often related to marketing and advertising. The "white monkey" may be hired to act as an associate of an individual[3] or pose as an authoritative figure to promote a brand or company, and businesses will occasionally hire these individuals to pose as a founder or executive.[2][7][8]
While the concept is less viable in larger urban areas with more international exposure,[2] the practice is common in smaller urban centers and rural areas,[4][2] especially those trying to expand or attract real-estate attention by feigning an international presence.[8]
not flame I was asked to do this - the job was to get inside a box with a blonde white woman and I would just sit there - it was in a shopping mall. didn't do it as I'm gay.