Cluster D — On-the-Ground Survival

First-time visitors to China are often caught off guard by electric scooters. They’re quiet, fast, and everywhere. But here’s the truth most tourists never realize: these riders aren’t random chaos — they’re workers under algorithmic pressure. Understanding their behavior is…

Smoking is common in station concourses, hotel lobbies, and taxis across China. Here is what it actually looks like and what to do about it — including the mask that changed the experience entirely.