Posts
All the articles I've posted.
Traveling in New Zealand
A photo-filled Auckland travel guide covering immigration rules, car rental tips, and dining experiences during a stopover trip from Shanghai to Los Angeles via New Zealand.
New Zealand Visitor Visa DIY Application
A DIY guide to applying for a New Zealand visitor e-visa online, approved in 8 days for a 5-year multiple entry visa, useful for transiting between China and the US via Auckland.
I closed my CCB account
A frustrated account of five terrible experiences at China Construction Bank branches, documenting queue-cutting, rigid policies requiring physical cards, unhelpful staff, and ultimately the decision to close the account.
Bank of China US Account Opening Guide
A step-by-step guide for F1/J1 visa holders to open a Bank of China US account through the "美好前程" program, enabling fee-free transfers between BOC global accounts for tuition and living expenses.
Switch from Magisk to Magisk Delta
A guide to upgrading from Magisk to Magisk Delta for better ROOT hiding, solving issues with banking apps like UnionPay and biometric payment features in WeChat and Alipay.
HSBC Hong Kong One Account Opening Guide
A guide to opening an HSBC Hong Kong One account as a mainland Chinese visitor, covering required documents, branch selection, account tiers, and a fee-free funding method through BOCHK and FPS.