China Survival Guide

For foreigners in or heading to China. Not affiliated with Alipay or WeChat.

China Payment Butler

You can't pay in RMB yourself — mainland phone, Chinese apps, and local wallets required. We pay on your behalf and send proof.

Taobao, admin fees, subscriptions, visa payments — USD in, RMB out.

$39 per payment + item cost at cost · or $29/mo (up to 5 payments, waitlist)

Submit payment request →

Payment Setup Copilot

Stuck after binding a card? 5 questions → your 2026 fix path (TourPass, Taobao, intl card).

$12 one-time · self-serve first

Run diagnostic → Paid playbook (soon) →

Arrival Pack (quote)

Airport pickup + SIM setup + first-day translation + payment setup — one coordinated package for new arrivals.

from $149 · custom quote

Request quote →

Free checklist

First 7 days in China — SIM, wallets, bank overview.

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