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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.
Money & payments
How to Pay in China as a Foreigner: Alipay, WeChat Pay and Cash
The payment setup that actually works for foreign visitors, plus what to do when a card or app fails.
Money & paymentsLinking a Foreign Credit Card to Alipay and WeChat Pay
Step-by-step verification, common failure reasons, and how to fix a card that will not link.
Money & paymentsCash, ATMs and Currency Exchange in China
How much cash to carry, where to withdraw it, and how to avoid bad exchange rates and card skimming.
Money & paymentsHow to Get a Tax Refund in China
Who qualifies, what to buy, and the airport steps for a VAT refund on goods you take home.
Money & paymentsTipping in China: When, Where and How Much
China is not a tipping culture — here is where a small tip is appropriate and where it is awkward.