Answers:

DavidTheKiwi
Ngahinapouri

Before we can answer this question satisfactorily, I need to ask where exactly in China are you going?

Montythemoth
Australia

Hi, not sure yet – just completing a TESOL course to teach over there- most likely it will be either Shanghai or Beijing.. but happy to hear recommendations of good places to live for an aussie with zero chinese language skills, at moment.
Thanks