Yes, I was saying it on my way to China and I got the confirmation when I first landed in Beijing International Airport.

Few things that you can not escape in China:

Using your head and hands to express your needs if you do not speak Chinese - Mandarin.
Everyone smile back to you when you say hello or thank them.
Taxis in China have no GPS and you can get lost in an elapse of time for 2 hours using 3 different taxi drivers.
Food is good but not in any restaurant, you should choose wisely.