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Practical payment guides for foreign visitors to China. Learn how to use Alipay, WeChat Pay, cash, Visa, Mastercard, taxis, metro, restaurants, trains, and backup payment methods before your trip.

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How to Pay in China: A Practical Guide for Foreign Visitors
China can be very convenient once your payment setup works. The difficult part is arriving with only a foreign credit…
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