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China Internet & Apps Guide 2026: What's Blocked, What Works & Essential Downloads
The complete China internet picture — what's blocked (Google, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter/X, most Western news), what works without VPN (Telegram, Spotify in some regions, LinkedIn), the essential downloads before arriving (Amap, DiDi, Baidu Translate, WeChat, Alipay), and the apps that genuinely replace blocked Western ones.
Updated May 2026
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China's Maglev Trains 2026: The Shanghai Maglev Experience & Future Routes
China's operational maglev trains — the Shanghai Transrapid (Pudong Airport to Longyang Road, 7 minutes, 431 km/h, world's fastest commercial train), how to ride it, ticket prices, the best position for speed gauge photos, and what China's planned future maglev routes (Beijing-Shanghai, Chengdu-Chongqing) mean for future travel.
Updated May 2026
Read →China SIM Cards & eSIM Guide 2026: Which to Buy & Mobile Data Options for Foreigners
Mobile data in China for foreign visitors — buying a local SIM on arrival (China Unicom 'Tourist SIM' at major airports, ¥100-200 for 30 days), using an international roaming SIM (expensive but setup-free), Hong Kong SIM cards that work in mainland China, eSIM options for 2026, and the relationship between your SIM and Alipay/WeChat (they need separate verification).
Updated May 2026
Read →VPN in China 2026: Which VPNs Work, Setup Before You Go & Alternatives
VPNs in China — the Great Firewall blocks Google, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and most Western news sites. Which VPNs are currently working (ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Astrill are most reliable), the importance of installing before you arrive, Chinese alternatives to blocked apps, and what works without a VPN (Spotify, Netflix via certain routes, most news sites via Telegram).
Updated May 2026
Read →WeChat for Tourists in China 2026: Setup, Pay & Essential Features
WeChat as a tourist tool — setting up an account with a foreign number, adding WeChat Pay with an international card (the process and its limits), using WeChat for maps and translation (less common but possible), Mini Programs for buying train and museum tickets, and why even travelers who prefer Alipay should have WeChat for communication and social proof.
Updated May 2026
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China Digital Payment Guide for Foreigners 2026: Alipay, WeChat Pay & Practical Setup
Everything foreign visitors need to know about digital payments in China in 2026. Step-by-step setup guides for Alipay and WeChat Pay using international cards, tips on where cash is still needed, how to handle payment failures, and the latest policy changes making mobile payments more accessible to tourists.
Updated May 2026
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