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Staying Connected: SIM, eSIM & Internet
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A local SIM (from China Mobile/Unicom/Telecom) or a travel eSIM keeps you online for maps and payments. Google, WhatsApp, and Instagram are blocked in mainland China, so install WeChat, Baidu Maps, and a VPN before you fly if you need them. Airport kiosks sell tourist SIMs with simple passport registration.