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payments · international-cards
How to set up WeChat Pay with an international card
Passports, overseas phone numbers, merchant payments, fees, limits, and backup options.
Read guide →payments · international-cardsCan international visitors use Alipay in China?
What international cardholders need to know about registration, verification, fees, and limits.
Read guide →trains · high-speed-railHow to book China high-speed train tickets with a foreign passport
Registration, passport verification, payment, seats, boarding, child tickets, and a Trip.com backup plan.
Read guide →taxis · didiRide-hailing in China: The ultimate guide for foreigners
A step-by-step guide to DiDi, Alipay, WeChat, payments, communication, safety, and common problems.
Read guide →apps · ecosystemChinese apps and their closest global counterparts
A careful comparison of major Chinese platforms with roughly similar services elsewhere.
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