Right, so ignoring the last post . . . I've decided to necro this because that's always better than starting a redundant thread.
All right, here's my list of questions about the packing list!
Drinking Gift-giving: Do they have Mezcal in China? Is that "price of gifts should correspond to recipients' job ranking" thing still true? Will giving gifts accidentally send the message that I'm wealthy?
Clothing: Work clothing, in particular. Did anyone go out and buy any work-clothes before leaving (Beyond one top, blazer, and pair of slacks, I mean)?
Regarding sizes: Based on the info I can find, I'm petite enough to easily buy clothing that "fits." Since clothing doesn't even fit me back home, I need to know: Ladies . . . how well does it actually fit? How quickly did everyone find a tailor? (I'm sort of excited that I can get things tailored easily.)
Also, I try to Google "Women's fashion in China" and, of course, don't get the results I'm looking for: what young women are wearing in China. I don't want to be dressed inappropriately.
Shoes: I'm apparently at the maximum-purchasable shoe size in China (around US women's 9 . . . narrow), but am I only going to be able to find shoes in Beijing/Shanghai/etc? Should I just bring all of my boots? Two of the pairs are broken; should I get them cobbled beforehand or in China?
Makeup: Before or in China?
Toilet paper: No one's really mentioned this, yet I've heard it from all of my family and friends. Should I bring massive quantities of toilet paper?
Phone: International smart phone before China? Buy a separate phone for communication within China?
And finally . . .
I have a million-pound PS3. Should I bring it or leave it?
Thanks so much, guys!