People here are generally a bit over-paranoid. I've been to china many times, not once did anyone search my phone or laptop. the CCP cannot screw their way into

People here are generally a bit over-paranoid. I've been to china many times, not once did anyone search my phone or laptop. the CCP cannot screw their way into your hard disk. Just get a VPN and make sure it's working before you get there, that's really about it. You don't need to get a new computer or leave that one behind when you leave. The food in china can be great, but it can be better in various chinatowns in the world due to higher quality ingredients.