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Practical setup guides for eSIM, roaming, VPN, blocked apps, verification codes, and staying connected in China.
Use a travel eSIM for data in China while keeping your home SIM active for verification texts, with device checks, dual-SIM settings, cost controls, and OTP troubleshooting.
You can visit China without Alipay, but roaming data only keeps your phone online. Prepare both mobile-payment apps, cash, cards and a first-night backup.
Learn why internet preparation matters for China travel, how eSIMs, SIM cards, roaming, WiFi and VPNs differ, and what to prepare before arrival.
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