China — solo travel tips

Planning my first trip to China and wanted the latest intel.

Specifically interested in:
1. Current price ranges
2. Best areas to base yourself
3. Safety concerns
4. Quality compared to the Philippines?

Any recent reports appreciated. Thanks.

Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.

Been there 15+ times now. Still one of my top destinations. The value for money is what keeps me coming back.