Originally Posted by
anacapamalibu
Could purchase a fully refundable ticket.
<48 HR departure PVG-(HKG)-(TPE)-(ICN)
allowing boarding BKK-PVG.
Then take the 48.5 hour PVG departure to US.
Just picking up a Chinese visa in BKK might be less hassle. Last I'd heard, BKK was still willing to issue semi-reasonable visas to US citizens (e.g. you'd at least get a double-entry, and possibly a multiple if you have past visas).