Western Union is often the best (fastest, easiest, cheapest, safest) option but not the only one. Note that at least last I heard, Western Union could send money to a PERSON, not an ACCOUNT...

You can also do a direct wire transfer at your nearest provincial-level Bank of China. The money goes right into an account, but this process can be made much longer, more difficult, and more expensive than Western Union. You'll need detailed info about the receiving bank, account, and person in addition to your own passport and residence permit/visa.

Given the choice, Western Union is infinitely better. But you do have this other option through Bank of China.

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