THE WEEKLY DISPATCH

Notes from inside the country.

Field reports, policy explainers, and the occasional essay. Updated weekly. No paywall.

JUN 04
TRAVEL
Chengdu Panda Base 2026: Tickets, Gates & Meal Planning
Pavilion Editorial
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JUN 04
TRAVEL
Avoid These China High-Speed Rail Mistakes: Booking, ID & Timing Tips
Pavilion Editorial
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MAY 17
TRAVEL
China Hotel Checklist for Foreign Guests: What to Know Before You Book
Pavilion Editorial
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MAY 17
TRAVEL
Hangzhou West Lake: Transport, Food & Avoiding Tourist Traps
Pavilion Editorial
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MAY 15
TRAVEL
Chengdu Panda Base: Transport, Tickets, and Avoiding Crowds
Pavilion Editorial
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MAY 15
TRAVEL
Macau Travel Guide: Border Crossings, Free Shuttles & Food
Pavilion Editorial
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MAY 15
TRAVEL
Shenzhen Weekend Guide: Logistics, Timing & Tips for Foreign Visitors
Pavilion Editorial
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MAY 13
TRAVEL
Macau in 1–2 Days: Food, Sights, and Getting There
Pavilion Editorial
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MAY 12
MEDICAL
Medical Aesthetics in China: A Safety Checklist for Injectables
Pavilion Editorial
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MAY 09
TRAVEL
Shanghai Food Guide: Logistics, Timing & Local Eats
Pavilion Editorial
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MAY 02
TRAVEL · PAYMENTS
What Actually Happens When Your Foreign Card Fails on Alipay
Pavilion Editorial
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APR 28
MEDICAL · HAINAN
What Foreign Patients Should Know About Hainan's Boao Lecheng Medical Tourism Zone
Pavilion Editorial
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APR 24
CULTURE · ESSAY
"Becoming Chinese" Is Now a TikTok Movement
Dr. Zhang Zhiyu
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APR 20
TRAVEL · VISA
China Visa Guide for Americans in 2026
Pavilion Editorial
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APR 12
EDUCATION · LANGUAGE
Studying Chinese in China: Four-Week Programs Worth Considering in 2026
Pavilion Editorial
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