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You should register with your local consulate after you arrive in China and each time you change your address. They will keep an emergency locator card on file in case relatives need to reach you quickly. The card is also useful if you lose your passport, develop a serious illness, or have other problems. If you live in a city where there is a consulate, you can also expect to be invited to functions hosted by the consulate&dances, movies, Friday afternoon happy hours, Christmas parties, and the annual Fourth of July gathering. Bring your passport with you to register and whenever you visit, because entry is granted only to U.S. citizens. In fact, many people advise carrying your passport with you at all times. You will need it for routine banking, for currency exchange, and internal travel. Anyone wandering off the beaten track will find it particularly useful to have proof of U.S. citizenship.
The staffs of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and the U.S. Consulates in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenyang can help in case of medical or financial emergency, difficulties with the police, or the death of a friend or relative in China. You should contact them for advice and assistance. They can get plane tickets out of the country fast. In a medical emergency, they can arrange for a plane or helicopter to take you to Hong Kong or Japan. The telephone number of the Cultural Affairs Officer in the U.S. Embassy in Beijing is 532-1161.
For more information on consular services, consult Tips for Travelers to the People's Republic of China, available for $1.00 from:
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