SINGAPORE – Navigating a foreign country can be daunting, including figuring out payment methods, navigation and booking local attractions. These anxieties are more pronounced for travellers to China, especially if they do not speak Mandarin or have not visited the country in a long time.

China’s online system is a result of its censorship regulations, often referred to as the “Great Firewall”, which restricts access to certain international websites and apps like Google and WhatsApp.