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Payments & Connectivity: Complete Guide for China Travel

China is effectively cashless. Both Alipay and WeChat Pay now support international Visa and Mastercard. Here's the step-by-step setup guide, plus how to get a local SIM and stay connected throughout your trip.

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Our pre-departure guide includes step-by-step video tutorials for setting up Alipay and WeChat Pay, plus a SIM card purchase guide for every major airport.

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