If you are looking to meet up with traveling American hobbyists while you are traveling as well I think that might be just fine. If you arrange things via US channels. I think you might need to do much more research if you want to go over to China to live for some period of time. I think if you are looking to set up shop your best bet would be to find other expat service providers.
If you are planning on being in Qingdao in mid to late October of this year, I would be very willing to help in any way I can