The site and its scope
These terms concern China Guidelines at https://chinaguidelines.com, operated by Richie Shi as an individual, mainly from mainland China. Contact: [email protected].
The site provides practical articles and browser tools for people traveling to or living in China. It does not provide visitor accounts, checkout, subscriptions, or a platform for reader submissions.
Practical information can change
Guides describe practical steps and context. Fees, rules, eligibility, app screens, and service availability can change and can differ by location or provider. Check the current requirements with the relevant provider or official source before booking, paying, applying, or relying on a procedure.
We welcome corrections through [email protected]. A guide is not a promise that a third party will provide a service, accept a payment method, or approve an application.
Limits of informational guidance
Articles are general information. They are not individualized legal, medical, financial, immigration, or other professional advice. Seek an appropriately qualified professional or relevant authority when your circumstances require it.
The website is not the official provider of the banks, transport services, apps, or public services it discusses. References to a provider do not establish an affiliation or official endorsement.
Calendar and age tools
The calendar converter and lunar-age calculator run in your browser. Their supported Gregorian date range is 1901-01-01 through 2100-12-31. Today uses your device’s local date. Results depend on the date you enter and the tool’s stated calendar conventions.
The age calculator uses the Chinese New Year convention: one at birth, increasing by one at each Chinese New Year. This nominal age differs from completed age. Consult the calendar guide and age guide for the conventions and known limits.
Calendar sources and traditions can differ at some boundaries. These tools are not a medical assessment, a prediction service, or an official record of age. Verify consequential dates or eligibility with the responsible institution.
Content ownership and reuse
For noncommercial use, you may quote brief excerpts from articles if you credit the author and link to the original article.
For noncommercial use, you may also republish an article in full without prior permission if you credit the author and link to the original article.
Commercial use requires prior permission, including commercial quotation or republication. Contact [email protected] with the source page, material, and intended use to request permission. These permissions do not transfer ownership of the content.
Third-party names, trademarks, images, and other materials may have separate rights holders and terms. Any permission the operator gives can cover only the rights the operator is entitled to grant; statutory rights and exceptions remain subject to applicable law.
External links and advertising
Links to external sites and services are provided for reference. Their availability, privacy practices, prices, and transactions are governed by the relevant providers. Read their current terms before using them; this site does not operate their services.
If advertising is introduced, an advertisement will not automatically mean that the operator recommends or guarantees the advertised service. See the Privacy Policy for current information-handling and advertising practices.
Responsible use, limitations, and updates
Use the site lawfully. Do not interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, or misrepresent the source of its content. Report errors and technical issues to [email protected].
We aim to make the information useful, but cannot promise uninterrupted availability or that every practical detail will remain current. Responsibility and any applicable limits depend on the law and circumstances; these terms do not exclude liability or reader rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.
The dates at the top identify when these terms take effect and when they were last substantively revised. If the service or these terms change, review the current version. Contact [email protected] with questions about these terms.