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If you’re headed to China for business, this isn’t your typical pack-your-blazer-and-go trip. From blocked apps to business card etiquette, there are a few things every modern professional needs to know.
📍This guide covers:
- What to pack (yes, tech counts as wardrobe)
- How to unlock TikTok & WhatsApp in China
- Business etiquette that actually matters
- Why eSIMs beat the pants off hotel Wi-Fi
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🔌 Step One: Stay Connected — For Real
In China, most Western apps — Google Maps, Gmail, WhatsApp, even TikTok — are blocked on public Wi-Fi and local SIMs.
But with TravelGator’s China eSIM, you get:
✅ High-speed data (1–12 GB for 1–15 days)
✅ WhatsApp + TikTok access
✅ No throttling or speed drops
✅ Works on China Mobile’s network
✅ Delivered via email instantly
✅ No SIM swapping or local ID needed
Tether it. Zoom from it. Top it up anytime.
This is how professionals travel smart.
👉 Grab yours now at travelgatorsim.com
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🧳 What to Pack for China Business Travel
🎯 Pro packing = less stress and more confidence.
- 👔 Neutral-tone smart-casual layers (navy/black/gray)
- 🔌 Type A/C/I adapter + power bank
- 📲 Install WeChat + Alipay ahead of time
- 💼 Bilingual business cards (English & Mandarin)
- 🧴 Travel hygiene kit + face masks
- 💧 Refillable bottle + electrolytes
Pro Tip: Hotspot from your eSIM and skip the heavy laptop bag.
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👋 Business Etiquette: Impress Without Trying Too Hard
- 🤝 Soft, brief handshake
- 📇 Present name cards with both hands
- 🪑 Wait for leaders to sit first
- 🧠 Silence = processing, not awkwardness
- 🍱 Meals matter — let your host order
- 🎁 Gifts? Avoid 4s, clocks, or overly lavish items
Bonus: Karaoke isn’t just fun — it’s networking with a mic.
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🧠 Before You Go…
- ✈️ Activate your TravelGator eSIM before boarding
- 🔒 Back up important files
- 🗺️ Translate addresses into Mandarin
- 🚘 Download Didi (China’s Uber)
- 🩺 Get travel insurance that covers electronics
✅ TL;DR: China Business Travel, Done Right
📶 Stay online without restrictions
🧳 Pack with purpose
🍜 Navigate meetings & meals like a local
🎤 Yes, you will be invited to sing karaoke
💡 TravelGator’s eSIM = no blocked apps, no surprises
👉 Get yours now at
🌐 travelgatorsim.com
📲 travelgatorsim.com/products/china