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• How to Get Online in China: Mobile Data, Wi-Fi & the Apps That Work

  International roaming, a local SIM, or an eSIM — how to get mobile data in China, why Google and WhatsApp stop working on local networks, and what to set up before you fly.

• China High-Speed Rail: A Complete Guide for Foreign Travelers

  How to book China high-speed train tickets with a foreign passport, what the seat classes are, and how to board — a step-by-step guide for first-time visitors.

• China Visa & Visa-Free Entry: The Complete 2026 Guide

  Who can enter China without a visa in 2026, how the 30-day visa-free and 240-hour transit policies work, and how to apply for a tourist visa if you need one.

• How to Pay in China as a Foreign Visitor

  Alipay, WeChat Pay, cash, and cards — a practical guide to paying for everything in China, written for foreign visitors and kept up to date.

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