✈️ System Setup

Get your essentials working: phone, VPN, payments, and medications. These are the first things you need to handle upon arrival in China.

Guides in this section (6 Guides):

• VPN & Payments Setup — Essential configuration for internet and digital pay.
• Mobile Number & Activation — Getting a local SIM or using eSIM.
• Pharmacy & Medications — Buying medicine and understanding OTC rules.
• Power Bank Rules — Safety regulations for portable chargers.
• SIM Card Options — Comparison of different carriers.
• Visa & Entry Requirements — 免签 policies and digital entry cards.