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Best eSIM for China 2026: The Foreigner's Phone Setup Guide

Which eSIMs work in China (Holafly vs Airalo tested), how to keep WhatsApp/Google alive, and the SIM-vs-eSIM decision. Foreigner setup guide, 2026.

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Best VPN for China (2026): What Actually Works for Foreigners

Which VPNs actually work in China right now—tested from inside the firewall, not from guidebooks. Plus the free-tier traps and 2024 favorites that died. 2026.

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How to Set Up Alipay as a Foreigner in China (2026)

Set up Alipay as a foreigner: what breaks at registration, which cards actually bind, and how to top up with foreign currency. From an industry insider, 2026.

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