China lowers minimum for departure tax refunds to 200 yuan

China unveiled a set of measures on Sunday to further optimize its departure tax refund policy to meet overseas tourists' needs better and expand inbound consumption.

Cantonization made easy! Essential guide for global business travelers

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China updates tax refund policy for foreign tourists

China has updated its tax refund policy for foreign tourists, shifting from a refund-upon-departure model to a refund-upon-purchase model, the State Taxation Administration (STA) said on Tuesday.

Key reminders for overseas buyers registering at 137th Canton Fair

The 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) will grandly open on April 15, 2025. We sincerely welcome you to the Canton Fair!

Just 3 steps! Expats in Guangzhou can now book taxis using DiDi's App

For expats & foreign travellers in Guangzhou, the DiDi Chuxing, or simply DiDi, China's most popular online car-hailing service provider, has become way more foreigner-friendly.

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Guangzhou launches information service platform for foreign talents

On Dec 24, Guangzhou officially launched the "Charming Guangzhou" channel as its first comprehensive information service platform for foreign talents.

1st healthcare service center for expats launched in Guangzhou

The first national health service center for international visitors in China has been inaugurated at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport by medical facilities located in the Tianhe district.

Visa-free entry coming for more countries

China announced on Friday the extension of its visa-exemption policy to nine more countries, including Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, and Japan, starting from the end of this month to the end of 2025.

China's visa-free policy allows foreign travelers to experience Guangzhou

Twelve visitors have become the first group to take advantage of China's 144-hour visa-free transit policy to enjoy a complimentary one-day city tour of Guangzhou.

Foreign Ministry: Avoid going abroad unless necessary

Do not go abroad unless it is urgent or necessary

German professor receives entity card in Guangzhou

Anno Bernhard Dederichs said he was very happy to be among the first batch of foreigners to receive the entity card that combines the functions of work permit and social security in Guangzhou on Wednesday.

China's visa-free transit policy fully relaxed, optimized

Short-term visa applicants exempted from fingerprint collection

All short-term visa applicants who apply for single or double entry will be exempted from fingerprint collection.

China publishes visa-free policies for Australia, New Zealand, Poland

China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that it will extend its visa-free policy to New Zealand, Australia, and Poland.

China announced visa-free travel policy for Australia

China announced a 15-day visa-free travel policy for Australian citizens and the two sides agreed on reciprocal access to five-year multiple entry visas for tourism, business and visiting family members.

China, Malaysia extend mutual visa exemption policy

Leaders of China and Malaysia support the ongoing efforts on visa exemption to promote friendly relations.

Guangzhou to offer free city tour to foreign visitors in transit

Starting later this month, foreign visitors taking advantage of China's 144-hour visa-free transit policy will be offered a complimentary one-day city tour in Guangzhou, Guangdong province.

Efficient foreigner-friendly real estate registration services in Guangzhou

The Guangzhou municipal planning and natural resources bureau has implemented a multilingual service window for real estate registration information inquiries at the government service center effective April 25.

China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships

China on Wednesday enforced a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.