{"id":15679,"date":"2025-04-02T16:52:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T16:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/?p=15679"},"modified":"2025-04-23T08:36:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T08:36:58","slug":"business-travel-to-china-five-essential-considerations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/business-travel-to-china-five-essential-considerations\/","title":{"rendered":"Business travel to China: Five essential considerations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Business travel to China can be an exciting opportunity, but preparation is key \u2013 especially when it comes to visas, connectivity, payments, and transport. To help you navigate your trip smoothly, here\u2019s a quick, practical guide covering the must-know tech and logistics tips for business travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/lp-cta-gateway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4680\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway.png\" alt=\"launchpad gateway\" class=\"wp-image-7246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway.png 4680w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-1024x172.png 1024w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-768x129.png 768w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-1536x258.png 1536w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-2048x344.png 2048w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-1920x322.png 1920w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-1170x197.png 1170w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-585x98.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4680px) 100vw, 4680px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Secure the right visa in advance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Obtaining a visa for China requires careful preparation, as the process varies depending on the purpose of travel. Business visitors typically need an M visa, which requires an invitation letter from a Chinese company or partner, along with standard documents such as a valid passport, a completed application form, and a recent photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications must be submitted through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC), which has locations in London, Manchester, Belfast and Edinburgh. Fees vary based on visa type, nationality, and processing speed. Travellers should apply well in advance and double-check requirements, as policies can change. For frequent business travelers, multi-entry visas with longer validity may be an option, simplifying future trips. Ensuring all documents are accurate and complete is essential to avoid delays in the approval process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:2em; margin-bottom:2em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/how-to-get-a-visa-for-china\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"uc99edcf28eff469efe057991127e2a01\"><style> .uc99edcf28eff469efe057991127e2a01 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #E74C3C!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .uc99edcf28eff469efe057991127e2a01:active, .uc99edcf28eff469efe057991127e2a01:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .uc99edcf28eff469efe057991127e2a01 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .uc99edcf28eff469efe057991127e2a01 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#E74C3C; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .uc99edcf28eff469efe057991127e2a01 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .uc99edcf28eff469efe057991127e2a01:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">Read Also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">How to get a visa for China<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay connected: SIM cards and VPNs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>China\u2019s internet restrictions mean many Western platforms \u2013 Google, WhatsApp, Facebook, and even some email services \u2013 are blocked. Here\u2019s how to stay connected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to keep using them, then you\u2019ll need a virtual private network (VPN). VPNs are a bit of a legal grey area in China, but the major illegality tends to relate to selling VPN access rather than using one. Just be sure to get everything installed and ready to go before you get to China. In our experience, the most reliable VPN for use in China is Astrill, although NordVPN and ExpressVPN are also popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a good international roaming package, you should also be able to access Google and others on mobile data. If you\u2019d prefer to get a local Chinese phone number for the duration of your trip, China\u2019s three mobile providers \u2013 China Unicom, China Mobile, and China Telecom \u2013 offer SIM-only plans that you can buy by going into one of their stores. Again, you will need to register with your passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Must-Have Apps for Business Travel<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>China\u2019s digital ecosystem is dominated by local apps. Download these before you go:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Communication and networking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WeChat (\u5fae\u4fe1)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The all-in-one app for messaging, payments, and business networking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DingTalk (\u9489\u9489)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Popular for corporate communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Payments and transport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alipay (\u652f\u4ed8\u5b9d) \/ WeChat Pay<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Cashless payments are king; set these up with a foreign card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Didi (\u6ef4\u6ef4)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 China\u2019s Uber alternative (link to Alipay\/WeChat Pay).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Translation and navigation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pleco<\/strong>&nbsp;(offline Chinese-English dictionary).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baidu Maps<\/strong>&nbsp;(Google Maps doesn\u2019t work well in China).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;Test your apps before departure \u2013 some require a Chinese phone number for registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:2em; margin-bottom:2em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/how-china-is-making-payments-easier-for-foreign-visitors\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"uc8eef70f5d1cdbe765fd69c52008318d\"><style> .uc8eef70f5d1cdbe765fd69c52008318d { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #E74C3C!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .uc8eef70f5d1cdbe765fd69c52008318d:active, .uc8eef70f5d1cdbe765fd69c52008318d:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .uc8eef70f5d1cdbe765fd69c52008318d { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .uc8eef70f5d1cdbe765fd69c52008318d .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#E74C3C; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .uc8eef70f5d1cdbe765fd69c52008318d .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .uc8eef70f5d1cdbe765fd69c52008318d:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">Read Also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">How China is making payments easier for foreign visitors<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Managing money and payment<\/strong>s<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past few years, China has fully embraced mobile payments, becoming an almost cashless society. While this makes life very convenient for people living in China, it can create problems for people who are just visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, China has introduced several measures to make payments easier for international visitors. Foreign tourists can now connect their overseas bank cards (including Visa, Mastercard and Diners Club) to popular Chinese payment platforms such as&nbsp;Alipay&nbsp;and&nbsp;WeChat Pay&nbsp;without needing a local bank account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the release of the latest guidelines, the transaction limits for foreign nationals using mobile payment services have also been increased from US$1,000 (approx. RMB 7,233 or \u00a3790) to US$5,000 (approx. RMB 36,166 or \u00a33,945) for single transactions, with the annual transaction limit increasing from $10,000 to $50,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign users can complete the initial activation of WeChat Pay without a Chinese SIM card and make payments up to a cumulative limit of RMB 15,000 for a certain amount of time without verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our guide on the set-up process for WeChat&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/how-to-set-up-an-international-card-on-wechat-pay\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major banks like&nbsp;Bank of China&nbsp;and&nbsp;Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)&nbsp;have also improved access, allowing foreign cards to be used at more ATMs nationwide. Some hotels, shops and tourist attractions, especially in bigger cities, do accept international credit cards, including Visa and Mastercard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:2em; margin-bottom:2em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/chinas-evolving-role-in-the-global-economy-insights-from-the-uk-china-business-forum-2025\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u7fb5244c655e6fd6895c609e9edf3103\"><style> .u7fb5244c655e6fd6895c609e9edf3103 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #E74C3C!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .u7fb5244c655e6fd6895c609e9edf3103:active, .u7fb5244c655e6fd6895c609e9edf3103:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u7fb5244c655e6fd6895c609e9edf3103 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u7fb5244c655e6fd6895c609e9edf3103 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#E74C3C; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u7fb5244c655e6fd6895c609e9edf3103 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u7fb5244c655e6fd6895c609e9edf3103:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">Read Also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">China\u2019s evolving role in the global economy: Insights from the UK-China Business Forum 2025<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Navigating transport<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Booking internal flights and train journeys should be one of the easier aspects of your travel to China. You can search and book both through travel giant Trip.com\u2019s app or website, which have English interfaces and accept international payment methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to enter your passport details when booking either trains or flights (which may come as a surprise for those used to flying domestic in the UK\/US), and in the case of the train, your passport is actually your ticket \u2013 either scan it when passing through the security gates (in newer stations like Beijing South) or present it at the staffed security gate when boarding the train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding trains, it is worth familiarising yourself with the codes used for the different types of trains in China so you can find the best routes; G are the quickest and newest, for example. China Highlights has a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/china-trains\/choose-china-train-types-and-seat.htm\">detailed guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxis in China are abundant, especially in major cities. Most people use a ride-hailing app like Didi, which can be used to book everything from taxis to luxury limos. Unfortunately, the Didi app is not currently available to download from UK app stores, but it can be used as a mini-program on WeChat and Alipay if you have either of these set up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most major cities in China \u2013 including Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Wuhan, and Nanjing \u2013 have subway lines linking key business districts and tourist attractions. All the subway networks are easy to navigate thanks to signage and announcements in English.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/lp-cta-membership1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4680\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1.png 4680w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-1024x172.png 1024w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-768x129.png 768w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-1536x258.png 1536w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-2048x344.png 2048w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-1920x322.png 1920w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-1170x197.png 1170w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-585x98.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4680px) 100vw, 4680px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Business travel to China can be an exciting opportunity, but preparation is key \u2013 especially when it comes to visas, connectivity, payments, and transport. 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