If you live in Texas and need to buy, sell, or manage real estate in mainland China, you will usually need a power of attorney so a relative or agent there can act on your behalf. The good news is that the process changed dramatically in late 2023. Older guidance that says "an apostille is not recognized in China" is now outdated. China joined the Hague Apostille Convention, and consular legalization for documents like yours has been abolished.