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Internet in China: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go (The Great Firewall Explained)
Before you land in China, understand one thing: the Chinese internet is a parallel system, not a restricted version of the global one. The Great Firewall of China (technically the Golden Shield Project) doesn't slow down Western apps — it blocks them...
Mar 30, 2026
Hong Kong Apartments: Can You Actually Live in a Big Space There?
Hong Kong has a global reputation for tiny apartments. You've probably seen the viral photos: shoebox studios the size of a parking space, bunk beds stacked in what were originally industrial storage units, "coffin homes" where elderly residents re...
Mar 27, 2026
Do Chinese Cinemas Actually Show Hollywood Movies in English?
China is the second-largest film market in the world — in some years it briefly overtakes the US. Hollywood studios spend enormous energy trying to get their films into Chinese cinemas and to tailor content for Chinese audiences. But what does a Chin...
Mar 27, 2026
How Many Languages Does China Actually Have — And Do People Speak English?
When travelers say they want to "learn Chinese before visiting China," they're opening a door to one of the most linguistically complex countries on earth. China doesn't have one language — it has dozens, possibly hundreds, depending on how you count...
Mar 27, 2026