Can foreigners or Taiwanese people get a Chinese SIM card?
Yes, Chinese SIM cards require full real-name registration. Foreign travelers can apply using a passport or Taiwan Compatriot Permit. Process: go to a directly-operated service hall (China Mobile / Unicom / Telecom, not street-side agents), bring the original ID → photo taken on site → sign the agreement → choose a plan → activate on site, the whole process takes about 20–30 minutes. Short-term visitors can choose a monthly plan costing 30–59 RMB, usually including 20–60GB of data. Note: some agents in small towns and around scenic spots may refuse to accept foreign documents citing 'system not supported'; in such cases, go to the county town instead.
Yes, Chinese SIM cards require full real-name registration, and foreign travelers can apply with a passport or Taiwan Compatriot Permit. Process: go to a direct-operated store (China Mobile / China Unicom / China Telecom, not street agents), bring the original ID → take a photo on-site → sign the agreement → choose a plan → activate on-site, the whole process takes about 20–30 minutes. Short-term tourists can choose a monthly plan costing 30–59 RMB, usually including 20–60GB of data. Note: some small towns and areas around tourist attractions may refuse to accept foreign documents citing 'system not supported.' In such cases, go to a direct-operated store in a county or city. If you don't want to get a SIM card, eSIM and roaming with your original number are two other options (see the 'Internet Plans' section).