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Marriott's Didi V8 pilot in China gives 180 days of Platinum for about $15 via resale, no name match required. Stack it with a Meituan new-account offer and the 25-night retention drops to eight. The combined play: immediate Platinum status plus a shorter path to keep it for a year. A single breakfast for two could cover the buy-in.

Radisson Rewards is offering 2,000 bonus points and up to 20% off on stays of two or more nights at participating hotels in China. The deal requires booking by October 8, 2026, for stays through October 11, 2026. For a two-night stay, the bonus alone covers roughly one free night at lower-tier properties, and the 20% discount improves yield per dollar spent. This is a narrow window, so only book if you have a China trip planned before mid-October.