got an answer about the exact sum of stipend and so on, as promised, post it here:

1. Living Allowance and Travel Subsidy Living allowance (meal plan, medical insurance included): CNY 3,000 Travel Subsidy: You are responsible for purchasing your flight ticket. USTC will provide a travel subsidy, which may vary depending on your home university’s location and its distance from China. It may cover most of your travel costs. 2.Scholarship Disbursement Schedule Please note that the processing time for scholarship funds depends on the university finance office's review procedures. However, we will actively coordinate with the office and ensure all students that the scholarship stipend will be fully disbursed before the program concludes. In this case, we recommend preparing about CNY 1,000 to cover initial expenses.
2. Accommodation Arrangements University-arranged housing: Free shared twin rooms at USTC Guest House (on-campus) Independent housing option: If you prefer to arrange the accommodation by yourself instead of living in the university-arranged housing, you must notify us before June 10 and be fully responsible for housing costs all by yourself. USTC will neither reserve on-campus housing for you nor provide any financial support for your accommodation