Travel Advisory
Asia Travel Advisory
What You Need to Know Before You Go
Risk briefings for U.S. travelers to China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea — based on 100+ trips across Greater China and Asian countries in 15 years.
Most American travelers don't realize local regulations, cultural expectations, political sensitivities, and security conditions operate differently in Asia. A misstep in visa compliance, business etiquette, currency reporting, or local political alignment can cost you time, money, credibility — or worse. This advisory service delivers specific, actionable risk guidance so you travel smart.
Brian B. Su — 100+ trips across Greater China and Asian countries.
Who This Is For
Whether you're closing a deal, visiting family, or vetting a factory, the rules on the ground are different. This advisory helps:
- Business travelers closing deals, conducting due diligence, or visiting operations in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, or Southeast Asia
- Leisure & family visitors traveling to see relatives or planning extended stays in the region
- Tech and manufacturing professionals visiting factories and supply chains (with export-control and forced-labor compliance guidance)
- Fund managers and investors evaluating opportunities on the ground
- Entrepreneurs seeking manufacturing partners or market-entry strategies
- Board members and executives with recurring Asia exposure
What You Cover
Every risk assessment spans four categories, tailored to your destination, purpose, and sector.
Legal & Visa Checkpoint
- ›Current entry/exit requirements for your destination
- ›Visa renewal, overstay, and work-permit implications
- ›Dual-citizenship and exit-tax exposure (China especially)
- ›Currency reporting and customs declaration rules
- ›Recent regulatory changes specific to your profile
Cultural & Business Norm Alignment
- ›Business etiquette by country (gift-giving, dining, negotiation style)
- ›Religious and cultural sensitivities
- ›Corruption and bribery perception traps
- ›Communication norms (WeChat, Alipay, VPN legality, and more)
Security & Safety Reality Check
- ›Current political environment and protest or unrest risk
- ›Petty crime, scams, and security conditions
- ›Medical and pharmaceutical access
- ›Telecommunications security and data protection
- ›Transportation and seasonal disruption risk
Sector-Specific Guidance
- ›Tech / manufacturing: export controls, CFIUS, forced-labor compliance
- ›Finance / M&A: beneficial ownership, regulatory red flags, sanctions screening
- ›Import / export: supply-chain liability and tariff exposure
Three Service Tiers
Choose the level of support that matches your trip.
Pre-Trip Risk Brief
$1,500–$2,500
A 30-minute consultation or a 5–7 page written brief, customized to your destination, purpose, and sector. Delivered in 3–5 business days.
Best for
One-off trips, first-time travelers, quick checks
Most Popular
Extended Risk Assessment + Live Support
$3,500–$5,500
A comprehensive 10–15 page briefing across all four risk categories, a 60-minute pre-trip consultation with Brian, and 24/7 text and email support during your trip. Delivered in 7–10 business days.
Best for
High-stakes business trips, multi-country itineraries, family delegations
Ongoing Travel Monitoring & Advisory
$1,500 / month
Quarterly travel briefings for planned trips, a monthly regulatory and political monitoring report, and standing 24/7 availability for urgent in-country questions. Covers up to 4 trips per year across Asia-Pacific. Three-month minimum.
Best for
Executives with recurring travel, board members, founders with ongoing operations
Expedited service available at a 1.5× fee. All fees are advisory only — we do not arrange visas, sell insurance, or act as a travel agent.
On the ground with a client delegation at a high-speed rail station.
Why Brian
Real On-the-Ground Experience
100+ trips across Greater China and Asian countries in 15 years. Brian has lived the situations travelers actually face — missed connections, shifting border rules, language gaps, and unexpected detours. He can reality-check a plan against what really happens on the ground, not just what a guidebook says.
Bilingual & Bicultural
Fluent in Mandarin at a business level. He understands the regulatory landscape and cultural context from the inside — not from a policy memo or a travel blog.
No Agenda
He's not selling a destination, a visa program, or a tour package. The only goal is keeping clients safe and compliant.
Sector-Aware
A background in CFIUS, export controls, forced-labor compliance, and cross-border transactions means he understands the specific exposure tech, manufacturing, and finance professionals face.
Common Questions
Get Started
Schedule a pre-trip briefing before your next trip to Asia — or ask Linda, Brian's executive assistant, a quick question. Available in English and 中文.