๐ Full Documentation Library
Welcome to the ChinaOps technical runbook. Here you will find step-by-step SOPs (standard operating procedures โ clear checklists) for life and travel in China.
๐ Symptom Index โ Something broke? Start here
Match a problem (payment, passport, train name, hospitalโฆ) to the right guide. Use filter chips (Payment / Transport / Kidsโฆ) or Ctrl/Cmd+F.
๐จ๏ธ Print Hub โ Offline emergency + phrases
Recommended A4 duplex ยท also bilingual ไธญ่ฑๅ้กต & standard 2-page. Notes.
โ Pre-flight checklist โ Before boarding
Interactive checkboxes (saved in browser) ยท markdown version.
๐ซ Landing checklist โ First 30 minutes
Airport gates: data โ payment โ transport โ offline proof.
๐ Search guides โ Find by name
Catalog search over all 38 SOPs (plus Symptom Index for failure words).
Reading tip: Every SOP opens with a Plain English box and a phrase card. Badges show national vs Shanghai-first scope.
โ๏ธ System Setup โ Before you arrive
Everything you need to get your phone, payments, and entry ready for local life.
- The Landing Protocol (First 30m)
- VPN & Payments Setup
- Mobile Number & Activation
- Pharmacy & Medications
- Power Bank Rules
- SIM Card Options
- Visa & Entry Requirements
๐ Daily Runtime โ Day-to-day life
Navigating Chinese cities like a pro.
- The Transit Protocol (Intโl to Domestic)
- Train Ticket Trap (12306)
- Taxis & Payments
- Maps & Toilets
- Public Transport Tips
- Visual Signs Guide
- Shanghai Local Hacks
- Weather & AQI Guide
- Attractions & Nodes
- Food & Dining Guide
- Vegetarian & Vegan Survival
๐จ Emergency / DR โ When things go wrong
Hospitals, lost documents, scams, and network failures.
- Hospital Access
- Lost Passport Restoration
- Network Outage Failover
- Safety & Common Scams
- Shanghai Safety Profile
- Emergency Contacts Card
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Parenting Patch โ Traveling with kids
Resources for families and parents.
- Milk Safety Check
- Diapers & Supplies
- Food Allergies Card
- Nursing Rooms
- Baby & Toddler Master Runbook