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What should I prepare before a first business trip to China?
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Conditions and policies can change
Direct answer
Before a first business trip to China, prepare entry documents, payment apps, mobile data, Chinese addresses, meeting buffers and backup contact methods.
What to know
- ●Save hotel and meeting addresses in both English and Chinese.
- ●Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay and keep a backup card or cash option.
- ●Build extra time around airports, rail stations, border crossings and important meetings.
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