Connectivity

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• The Apps You Actually Need in China — and Why You Install Them Before You Fly

  Essential apps for China in 2026: Alipay, WeChat, AMAP Global and a translation app. Which ones need a Chinese phone number, what a foreign card costs to use, and why you have to install them before you land.

  Last updated 9/15/2026

• How to Get Online in China: Data, Wi-Fi & the Great Firewall

  Mobile data, Wi-Fi and eSIM in China — plus what the Great Firewall (GFW) blocks and how to keep Google, WhatsApp and your usual apps working. A detailed, up-to-date guide.

  Last updated 8/21/2026

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