Originally Posted by
Chromie25
I thought if you are an expat, you cannot open a bank account unless you work in China (e.g. have a working visa).
If the OP goes to China often but doesn't work/live in China, it may be difficult to open an account in China.
We spend enough time over there that we have an account there. No problems beyond the stupidity the IRS makes us deal with. (Note, however, that my wife is a native speaker.) Tourist visas only.