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Fifty practical guides for foreigners in China — from the first visa question to setting up a company. Every guide has a last-verified date and official sources.
Language & daily life
Survival Chinese: 50 Phrases That Actually Help
The phrases for taxis, restaurants, hotels and emergencies — with pronunciation tips.
Language & daily lifeWeChat for Foreigners: Setup, Payments and Groups
How to register, verify, pay and use WeChat without losing your account or privacy.
Language & daily lifeChinese Names, Business Cards and Greetings
How names work, how to exchange cards, and the greetings that make a good first impression.
Language & daily lifeBargaining in China: Where It’s Okay and Where It Isn’t
Markets vs malls, how to negotiate politely, and when walking away is the best move.