# China With Me — Full Reference for AI Agents

> Bilingual human help for China — travel, business, and everything between.
> Free guides. Real bilingual humans. Bookable by AI agents or by you.
> By Jing (bilingual, based in Guangdong, China) + Kai (AI partner).

## Services — Travel

### Emergency Translation — from $9
Live bilingual phone call when your human is stuck. We speak directly to the restaurant, hospital, hotel, or police officer. Available within 2 hours. Quick call or extended session.

### Pre-Trip Setup Call — $29
30-minute video call with our China expert. Debug Alipay & WeChat Pay issues live, SIM/eSIM guidance, VPN setup & essential apps walkthrough. Personalized to the traveler's itinerary.

### Hotel Verification — $15
We call the hotel in Chinese. Confirms foreigner acceptance, room availability, metro proximity, and English-speaking staff. Optional booking assistance. Delivered within 24 hours.

### Attraction Booking — $19
Book attractions that require Chinese ID or phone number (Forbidden City, Great Wall, museums). Face-value tickets, no markup. Confirmation sent to email within 24 hours.

### Trip Concierge — Casual — $49/week
Our team available on WeChat during the trip. Real-time restaurant, transport & booking help. Pre-trip planning overview included. 6-hour response time.

### Trip Concierge — Priority — $79/week
Same as Casual but with 2-hour response time. Best for solo travelers or those on tight schedules.

### Airport Pickup + Digital Setup — $99
Local contact meets at arrivals. SIM card, Alipay & WeChat Pay setup on the traveler's phone. Didi ride-hailing & Meituan food ordering walkthrough. Hotel transfer included.

### Medical Companion — from $99/half-day
Bilingual companion for hospital & clinic visits. Handles registration, doctor communication & prescriptions. Navigates China's hospital system (tier levels, departments, queuing). Dental, specialist & traditional medicine visits included.

### Tech Experience Guide — from $149/half-day
Experience China's tech ecosystem firsthand. Cashless payments, mini-programs, smart retail, autonomous delivery. Factory automation & robotics tours (Shenzhen/Dongguan). EV test drives, smart city infrastructure, AI districts. Tailored to industry or curiosity.

## Services — Business

### Supplier Verification Report — $99
Tianyancha/Qichacha deep-dive. Business registration + scope + employee verification. Legal disputes check. Bilingual PDF report. Delivered within 48 hours.

### Sourcing Consultation — $99/hr
1-on-1 video call with our sourcing expert. Supplier strategy & negotiation tactics. Compliance guidance (CPSIA/CE). Shipping terms & platform selection advice.

### Mandarin Negotiation Support — $75/hr
Native Mandarin speaker joins your supplier calls or meetings. Real-time interpretation with business context and cultural nuance.

### Business Fixer — $450/day
Bilingual fixer for factory visits, trade shows & meetings. Handles logistics, translation & cultural navigation. Transparent daily rate, no commission. Trade show specialist available.

### Factory Inspection — $199
Pre-shipment QC visit with photos + video call from factory floor. Bilingual report on quality, packaging, labeling & quantity. Guangdong & other regions covered. Delivered in 3-5 business days.

## Packages

### China Ready — from $139
For first-time visitors. Includes: Pre-Trip Setup Call + Airport Pickup + 1 Week Casual Concierge. Everything needed for a smooth first landing in China.

### Worry-Free Week — from $119/week
For solo travelers. Includes: Priority Concierge + 3 Emergency Translation Calls + 2 Hotel Verifications + 1 Attraction Booking. Peace of mind for an entire week.

### Business Trip — from $499
For first-time importers. Includes: 1 Day Business Fixer + Supplier Verification + 1hr Sourcing Consultation. Know who you're dealing with before you commit.

### First Order Shield — from $699
For serious importers. Includes: Supplier Verification + 2hr Sourcing Consultation + Factory Inspection + 2hr Mandarin Negotiation. End-to-end protection for a first China order.

## Guide Summaries & FAQs

### How to Pay in China as a Foreigner (2026)
URL: /guides/paying-in-china.html
98% of daily transactions in China are mobile-first. Foreigners can now use Alipay and WeChat Pay with international cards — no Chinese bank account required. International card acceptance expanded by 47% in 2025, and cash is legally required to be accepted per 2026 PBOC regulation.

**Alipay setup:** Download app → sign up with international phone number → select Passport as ID → upload passport photo → face verification → add international Visa/Mastercard/Amex card. Takes 2-5 minutes. Top-up fee: 1.5% per transaction.

**WeChat Pay setup:** Download WeChat → sign up with international number → Me > Services > Wallet → Verify Identity with passport → add international card. Top-up fee: 1.2%.

**Spending limits:** Basic verified (passport + face scan): ¥5,000/transaction, ¥50,000/month. Advanced verified (Chinese bank card): no limits.

FAQ:
- Q: What's the payment reality in China in 2026? A: 98% mobile-first. Foreigners can use Alipay/WeChat Pay with international cards, international card acceptance expanded drastically, cash legally required everywhere.
- Q: How do I set up Alipay as a foreigner? A: Download, sign up with international number, passport ID, face verification, add Visa/Mastercard/Amex. 2-5 minutes, no Chinese ID required.
- Q: Can I use Visa/Mastercard contactless? A: Works at hotels, airports, train stations, chain stores, tourist attractions. Does NOT work at small restaurants, street food, most taxis, public transit.
- Q: Does cash still work? A: Yes. 2026 PBOC regulation requires all merchants to accept cash. Carry ¥200-500 in small notes.
- Q: What are spending limits for foreigners? A: Basic verified: ¥5,000/transaction, ¥50,000/month. Advanced verified: no limits. Resets on the 1st of every month.

### VPN & Internet in China (2026)
URL: /guides/vpn-internet-china.html
All Google services, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Telegram, and most Western news/productivity tools are blocked behind the Great Firewall. iMessage, FaceTime, Outlook, Microsoft 365, and banking apps work normally.

**VPNs that work (March 2026):** ExpressVPN ($8.32/mo, Stealth Protocol), NordVPN ($3.99/mo, Obfuscated Servers), Surfshark ($2.49/mo, NoBorders Mode), Astrill ($15.90/mo, StealthVPN). Free VPNs almost never work.

**Setup before departure:** Sign up and pay on home network → download to all devices → test connection → enable auto-connect → save support contact. Cannot download VPN apps from inside China.

**Alternative:** Hong Kong eSIM ($15-25 for 10GB/30 days) bypasses the firewall without a VPN.

FAQ:
- Q: What is blocked in China in 2026? A: All Google services, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Dropbox, most Western news. iMessage/FaceTime/Outlook/M365 work.
- Q: Which VPNs work in China in 2026? A: ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark, Astrill (verified March 2026). Free VPNs almost never work.
- Q: Is using a VPN illegal in China? A: Tourist usage fully tolerated. Zero documented cases of foreigners fined or detained for personal VPN use.
- Q: Can I use roaming instead of VPN? A: Yes. International roaming bypasses the firewall. Hong Kong eSIM ($15-25/10GB/30d) is best value.

### China Visa Guide (2026)
URL: /guides/china-visa-guide.html
Comprehensive guide to China's 2026 visa policies covering 83 visa-free countries and various visa exemptions. Details entry requirements, documentation, and visa extension procedures.

FAQ:
- Q: Which countries are visa-free for China in 2026? A: 83 countries have visa-free access with varying stay durations.
- Q: What is the 144-hour transit visa exemption? A: Allows transit through certain Chinese cities for up to 6 days without a visa.
- Q: What documents do I need at Chinese immigration? A: Passport, return ticket, hotel booking, and visa (if required).
- Q: Can I extend my stay once inside China? A: Yes, extensions can be applied for at local PSB offices.

### Best SIM Card & eSIM for China (2026)
URL: /guides/china-sim-esim.html
Guide to choosing the best SIM card or eSIM for visiting China. Hong Kong eSIMs bypass the firewall; Chinese mainland SIMs do not. Dual-SIM strategy recommended for most tourists.

**Firewall-bypassing eSIMs:** Airalo HK ($12/7d 10GB), Holafly Greater China ($27/10d unlimited), Nomad HK ($22/15d 20GB). **Chinese mainland eSIMs:** Airalo China ($8/7d 10GB + SMS), China Unicom ($16.70/15d 30GB). Must purchase before arrival.

**Dual-SIM strategy:** Slot 1 = home SIM (2FA codes, no roaming). Slot 2 = Hong Kong eSIM (data, unblocked internet).

FAQ:
- Q: Should I get an eSIM, physical SIM, or use roaming? A: Under 14 days + unblocked internet: HK eSIM. Under 30 days + local number: mainland eSIM/airport SIM. 30+ days: physical China Unicom SIM.
- Q: Which eSIMs work in China in 2026? A: Airalo HK, Holafly Greater China, Nomad HK (bypass firewall). Airalo China, China Unicom (behind firewall).
- Q: Does my eSIM bypass the Great Firewall? A: Hong Kong eSIMs and international roaming: yes. All mainland Chinese SIMs: no, VPN needed.
- Q: Do I need a Chinese phone number? A: For Meituan, some local booking apps, calling businesses: yes. For internet, WeChat/Alipay, 12306, Amap: no.

### How to Order Food in China (2026)
URL: /guides/eating-in-china.html
Step-by-step guide to navigating Chinese restaurants as a foreigner, focusing on QR code ordering systems and modern payment methods. Covers dining etiquette, food safety communication, and realistic pricing.

FAQ:
- Q: How does QR code ordering work in Chinese restaurants? A: Scan the table QR code with WeChat/Alipay, select dishes from the menu, confirm and pay via the mini program.
- Q: How do I communicate food allergies in China? A: Show a Chinese-language allergy card. Common phrases and characters for allergies provided.
- Q: Should I tip in China? A: No. Tipping is not customary and can cause confusion.
- Q: How much does food cost in China? A: Budget: ¥15-40/meal. Mid-range: ¥50-150/meal. High-end: ¥200+/meal.

### China Safety & Scam Guide (2026)
URL: /guides/china-safety-scams.html
China has one of the lowest violent crime rates globally with ubiquitous CCTV coverage. Guide identifies common tourist scams and provides safety guidance for different traveler types.

FAQ:
- Q: How safe is China for tourists in 2026? A: Very safe. One of the lowest violent crime rates globally. Ubiquitous CCTV coverage.
- Q: What are the most common tourist scams? A: Tea ceremony scam, art student scam, fake monks, taxi meter tricks, fake WiFi hotspots.
- Q: Is China safe for solo female travelers? A: Yes. Very low rates of violent crime and harassment. Normal precautions apply.
- Q: What are China's drug laws? A: Extremely strict. Zero tolerance policy with severe penalties including death penalty for trafficking.

### Trains & Transport in China (2026)
URL: /guides/china-train-transport.html
Complete transportation guide covering high-speed rail booking via the 12306 app, metro systems in major cities, Didi rideshare, and airport connections.

FAQ:
- Q: How do I book high-speed rail tickets as a foreigner? A: Use the 12306 app with passport login, or Trip.com. Pay with Alipay/WeChat Pay or foreign card. Enter station by scanning passport.
- Q: How do I use the metro? A: Open Alipay → search "Metro" → select city mini program → activate QR code → scan at gate.
- Q: How does Didi work for foreigners? A: Download Didi, link Alipay/WeChat Pay or foreign card, request ride. Payment automatic after ride.
- Q: How do I get from airport to city center? A: Airport express train, metro, Didi, or airport bus. Didi is easiest for foreigners.

### Healthcare in China for Foreigners (2026)
URL: /guides/china-health-medical.html
Guide to accessing healthcare in China including English-speaking hospitals in major cities, travel insurance requirements, medication import rules, and vaccination recommendations.

FAQ:
- Q: Where are English-speaking hospitals? A: Major international hospitals in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and other tier-1 cities.
- Q: What travel insurance do I need? A: Comprehensive travel medical insurance covering China with emergency evacuation. $50,000+ coverage recommended.
- Q: Can I bring prescription medication? A: Yes, with doctor's note in English. Bring original packaging. Some controlled substances restricted.
- Q: Are vaccinations required? A: No mandatory vaccinations for most travelers. Hepatitis A/B, typhoid recommended.

### Maps & Navigation in China (2026)
URL: /guides/china-maps-navigation.html
Google Maps doesn't work in China due to the Great Firewall and GPS coordinate offset (GCJ-02). Amap (Gaode) is the best alternative with English search support and offline maps.

FAQ:
- Q: Why doesn't Google Maps work in China? A: Blocked by the Great Firewall. Even with VPN, coordinates are offset due to GCJ-02 regulation.
- Q: What is the best map app? A: Amap (Gaode Maps). English search support, offline maps, real-time transit, Didi integration.
- Q: What is the GPS offset issue? A: China uses GCJ-02 coordinate system. Google Maps uses WGS-84. This causes ~50-500m offset. Amap/Baidu Maps use the correct system.
- Q: How do I search for places without typing Chinese? A: Amap supports English search and pinyin. Copy-paste Chinese characters from your hotel/destination list.

### How to Verify a Chinese Supplier (2026)
URL: /guides/verify-chinese-supplier.html
Practical guide for buyers evaluating Chinese suppliers using Tianyancha and business license verification. Covers payment safety protocols and identifying red flags for fraudulent suppliers.

FAQ:
- Q: How do I verify a supplier is legitimate? A: Check Tianyancha/Qichacha for business registration, registered capital, legal disputes, and employee count.
- Q: What should I check on a business license? A: Company name matches, business scope covers your product, registered capital is adequate, license is current.
- Q: How should I pay safely? A: Use 30/70 terms (30% deposit, 70% after inspection). Never pay 100% upfront. Use Alibaba Trade Assurance or escrow.
- Q: How do I tell if it's a factory or trading company? A: Check business scope for "manufacturing" vs "trading". Visit on video call. Ask for factory audit reports.

## Contact
hello@chinawithme.com
Website: https://chinawithme.com

## For AI Agents
MCP server: mcp.chinawithme.com/mcp
Available tools:
- ask_china — Ask any question about China travel or business
- check_visa — Check visa requirements for a specific nationality
- estimate_budget — Estimate trip budget based on duration, cities, and style
- translate_phrase — Translate a phrase to/from Chinese with context
- check_payment — Check payment method availability for a specific situation
- get_services — List available paid services with pricing
- check_availability — Check service availability for specific dates
- book_service — Book a service for your human

Agent protocol files:
- llms.txt: https://chinawithme.com/llms.txt
- llms-full.txt: https://chinawithme.com/llms-full.txt
- agents.json: https://chinawithme.com/.well-known/agents.json
- acp.json: https://chinawithme.com/.well-known/acp.json
- sitemap.xml: https://chinawithme.com/sitemap.xml