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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.
Health, safety & family
Healthcare in China for Foreigners: Hospitals, Insurance and Pharmacies
How to find an English-speaking hospital, what care costs, and what to do in an emergency.
Health, safety & familyEmergency Numbers and What to Do If You Lose Your Passport
The numbers to call, the police report, and the embassy steps to get home after a lost or stolen passport.
Health, safety & familyTraveling in China with Children
Visas, trains, hotels, food and healthcare for a family trip — what to plan before you go.
Health, safety & familyScams in China: Common Tricks and How to Avoid Them
The tea-house, taxi, fake-ticket and “friendly stranger” scams — and the habits that keep you safe.