For GB here are some book title's and other info that I have found useful :Language: Mandarin Phrasebook-Cris Talyor ISBN 0-866442-344-6 . http://www.transparentlanguage.com..Culture: Thick face,Black Heart , The Asian Mind Game- Ching-Ning Chu. http://www.chinastrategies.com .For New's http://www.straitstimes.com. Meds.:Wilderness and Travel Medicine-Eric a.Weiss,M.D. ISBN 0-9659768-0-7 ,all the books can be found at Amazon .com.Go to refdesk .com to find Travel Med.Doc. some of the shots have to be started soon,also check the CIA link for China Info.