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Policy Updates

PolicyUpdated 2026-08-31

China Visa-Free Entry 2026: Who Qualifies & How It Works

38 countries visa-free for 30 days, 29 mutual agreements, 240-hour transit — the full picture, from official sources.

Survival Guides

Survival GuideComing soon

How to Pay in China as a Foreigner: Alipay, WeChat, and Cards

Setting up payments with a foreign card, limits, and what to do when a machine refuses your card.

Survival GuideComing soon

China Travel Checklist 2026: Payments, SIM, Apps

The 20-minute prep that saves you three hours at the airport.

Survival GuideComing soon

Getting a Chinese SIM Card: Step-by-Step

Passport rules, plans, eSIM options, and keeping your foreign number alive.

Survival GuideComing soon

Hospitals in China for Expats: What to Expect

Public vs. international clinics, insurance, and how to get seen fast.

City Guides

City GuideComing soon

Shenzhen City Guide for First-Timers

Neighborhoods, transport, must-know apps, and where to start.

City GuideComing soon

Shanghai or Shenzhen: Where to Start?

An honest comparison for visitors, students, and relocators.

Tools

ToolComing soon

Emergency Contacts & Hotlines in China

Police, ambulance, fire, and the numbers that actually work for foreigners.

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