China Survival Guide

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

Free: First Week China Setup Checklist

Phone → wallets → bank → apps. The exact order that works for foreigners — print-friendly 2-page PDF.

Day 1: SIM + real-name Day 1–2: WeChat + Alipay bind Day 2: Bank of China account Day 3+: Meituan, DiDi, apps

Stuck after binding a card? 5 questions → your 2026 fix path (TourPass, Taobao, verification loop). Free diagnostic.

Can't pay RMB yourself? We pay on your behalf — USD in, RMB out. Taobao, admin fees, subscriptions.

$39/payment or $29/mo

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

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