When China Calls

With the countdown to the Olympics in Beijing firmly under way, exciting and busy times await China. As sports enthusiasts and tourists flock to one of the world's largest athletic spectacles, a business trip to China this summer will have unique planning challenges.

Flights and hotels will be scarce in the month of August, so book as early as possible. Allow for extra processing time for visas and passports, and be prepared for more congestion than usual. Of course, a business trip to China always requires a little more planning than your everyday travels. To make things a little easier, I've compiled a checklist of the top 10 things to do as you prepare your itinerary for China or Hong Kong. Safe travels!

Image credit: Hong Kong, courtesy of Greig Waddell