Originally Posted by
Wuxia
How did this go? I have HSBC Premier and interested to open an account in China.
I went to HSBC in Lujiazui last July and they told me that it would be better to open the account in the U.S., since it takes them over a month to open accounts for Americans due to paperwork and other bureaucratic requirements. I haven't bothered trying since as my aunt technically hasn't met the balance requirement yet for Premier, but I might as well try stateside since they can (supposedly) do it.
If you're not American though, I imagine it might be easier. YMMV.