What plan should I get for my iPhone while living in another country?

I would like to purchase an iPhone 5s to use while studying abroad in China. However, although I know what model iPhone I want, I don't know what plan to get or what carrier. I'll be living in China for a year and returning to USA, so I'll need a phone plan that will allow me to use the phone in China, but also when I get back. Whilst in China, I'll be communicating with people in USA via facetime, so I won't be doing international calls. Is the best way to go about this to unlock a phone and change the SIM card in China, or buy a prepaid phone? What carrier has the best prices for either option? Thanks!

the only one which would work was the factory unlocked and since the warranty is only valid in usa I would likely be better of buying a phone in China

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