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Border crossings5 min read
Hong Kong and Macau crossings
Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau run separate mobile networks. What a mainland plan may not cover, what happens to your phone at the boundary, and what to check first.
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Practical notes for staying connected in China
Clear, source-backed guides for planning mobile data, phone setup, and arrival-day connectivity in mainland China.
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Trip planning2 min read
Paying as a visitor in China
Mobile payment is the default in mainland China, and it needs a working data connection. Here is what to set up before you land, and what to carry as backup.
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Connectivity6 min read
Data on the fast trains
Three hundred kilometres an hour is hard on a mobile connection. What to expect on the Beijing–Shanghai run, and how to use the time rather than fight it.
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Trip planning6 min read
Set these up before you fly
Several things travellers rely on daily need arranging before departure rather than on arrival. Here is the short list and why the order matters.
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China arrival6 min read
Your China arrival connectivity checklist
Prepare mobile data, local addresses, maps, account access, and the first-hour connection checks before arriving in mainland China.
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