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Internet in China

Internet cafes do a booming business in Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Hong Kong, Xian and most other tourist spots. Even smaller and more remote cities usually have some kind of internet cafe for those who need to get their regular email fix. Prices vary of course, from RMB10 per hour to RMB50 per hour in parts of Hong Kong and Shanghai. There are also a few internet bars popping up around Shanghai and Beijing, where internet access is provided free for those buying a drink or something to eat.

The big questions about internet in China is reliability, speed and most importantly, censorship. Do you get all the mail you are meant to? Can you search all the sites you want to? Does your mail get read before it goes out...

All good questions, as the world's largest user of the internet one does wonder. Wikipedia has some interesting comments on censorship in China.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_censorship_in_the_People's_Republic_of_China

They also comment on the 30,000 person strong Internet Police Task Force... Wikipedia wasn't even accessible until the International Olympic Committee requested this become available... this was in March 2008.

Those of you who like BBC or the New York Times... also not likely. CNN is often blacked out too.

Internet cafes can be found nearby most of the colleges, however, you will not want to use them to access secure email or banking information, etc. because of security issues. Using an internet café usually only costs around 3 RMB per hour.

Internet Providers in China

China Information - Internet in China

There are many different internet providers in China. Most will NOT have English speaking tech support and most will NOT have anyone who speaks English to help you set it up. Here you are at the mercy of someone Chinese. Get your head teacher or a colleague or a Chinese friend to give you a hand with this.

Computers in China - Cheap

China Information - Internet in China

Costs for computers have fallen tremendously in China. It is possible to get a desktop computer for under US$300, including monitor. Name-brand printers and ink cartridges can be purchased here as well.

There are often computer markets to go to and remember, bring a Chinese friend. Negotiation is the key to getting a good deal.

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Mez Lee “Footprints Recruiting provided me with generous support in securing teaching employment in Taiwan. As a new comer to Taichung, Taiwan, Footprints staff were very accommodating in aiding my transition between Aussie living to Taiwanese living! The organization provided advice and support, and offered a position that suited me. Footprints also helped by providing support with travel/visa logistics, which was a great help. There is enough to think about when packing off to a new country, let alone what happens when you arrive. I was picked up at the airport and taken to a school which has great resources. I am pleased to have worked with Footprints. ”