China

WeChat Pay now supports adding both Chinese and many foreign credit cards, letting foreigners and domestic users pay at merchants, transfer funds, and top up services without a Chinese bank account. This guide explains requirements, step-by-step setup, verification, troubleshooting, fees, and best practices so you can add a Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover, or local UnionPay…

China National Railway Corporation optimized its “Rail Easy” frequent traveler membership effective October 20, introducing expanded rewards and broader points redemption options. The upgrade notably targets members aged 14 to 28 by increasing points accrual and adding an on-board seat-upgrade function that allows members to redeem points for better seats on any unused segment of…

This article explains four recent local changes to China visa and residency processing that affect foreign workers, employers, and families: Each section contains precise requirements, practical preparation steps, document checklists, templates, risk-mitigation strategies, and authoritative links. Shanghai Songjiang degree reverification for intercity work-permit transfers Songjiang District immigration and foreign-expert authorities require incoming work-permit transfer applicants…

Credits to Prince Jatin for sharing the info first hand! China Eastern Airlines will resume scheduled Shanghai–Delhi commercial flights from November 9, 2025, reopening a key direct link between two of Asia’s largest economic and cultural hubs. The restart follows a multi-year suspension of many China–India passenger services and represents a major step in restoring…

Chengdu is an ideal base for short adventures that range from ancient engineering marvels and UNESCO sites to scenic mountains, historic towns, and cultural highlights. This guide lists the best day trips from Chengdu, how to get there, sample itineraries, travel tips, and a comparison table to help you choose the right trip for your…

Chengdu is a relaxed, sensory-rich city where ancient temples sit beside modern shopping districts, teahouses hum with conversation, and pandas steal the spotlight. This guide covers must-see attractions, neighborhood-by-neighborhood suggestions, food and drink, practical tips, and three sample itineraries (1-day, 3-day, 5-day). Use it to plan a visit that balances nature, history, food, and downtime….

IndiGo will operate a daily direct flight between New Delhi and Guangzhou starting November 10, and Kolkata–Guangzhou services will resume on October 26. This restart is broadly framed as a symbolic sign of warming ties between India and China and is expected to lower travel costs, shorten journey times, and reopen channels for tourism, education,…

This guide covers every reliable method to find and add friends on WeChat, explains privacy and verification nuances, and provides troubleshooting tips when searches fail. Practical examples, a comparison table of methods, and links to official support are included. Official methods listed by WeChat include searching by WeChat ID or phone number, Friend Radar, mobile…

Hair transplant procedures in China have grown rapidly as demand for aesthetic treatments increases across the country and among international medical travelers. This guide explains common techniques, realistic costs, clinic selection criteria, before-and-after expectations, recovery and follow-up, regulatory and safety considerations, and travel planning for patients considering a hair transplant in China. Why choose China…

Moving to China as an expat brings many decisions, and choosing the right medical insurance ranks near the top. This guide explains how healthcare works in China for foreigners, the main types of insurance available, cost expectations, what to check in a policy, claim and billing practices, visa and residency requirements, recommended providers, and actionable…