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2024-06-21

China, Malaysia extend mutual visa exemption policy

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

2024-06-20

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.

2024-05-29

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.

2024-05-16

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.

2024-04-23

Weixin Pay launches service for visitors to Canton Fair

Mobile payments app Weixin Pay has launched a monthlong inbound payment service targeting overseas visitors to the China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in a bid to provide convenient payment options for global traders.

2024-04-17

Regulations of Guangzhou city on Foreign Language Signs in Public Places

The regulations of Guangzhou city on Foreign Language Signs in Public Places is crucial efforts to propel the development of Guangzhou as a hub for global communication.

2024-04-01

Streamlined e-payments for Canton Fair merchants at the airport

With the 135th Canton Fair scheduled for April 15th, Guangzhou has recently been welcoming merchants and guests from around the world.

2024-03-22

Multilingual Alipay to enhance foreigners' e-payment experiences

Alipay, the digital payment arm of Chinese financial technology company Ant Group, is allocating more resources to roll out translation services in 16 languages, to ensure foreigners in China can use mobile payments without any hurdles.

2024-03-21

Currency Exchange Guide for Overseas Visitors to Guangdong

During your visit to Guangdong, if you need to exchange cash for RMB, you can utilize the following facilities: bank branches, foreign currency exchange machines, foreign currency exchange agencies, and franchised institutions for foreign currency exchange.

2024-03-19

Guide to Payment Services in China

2024-03-13

Payment service handbook for overseas visitors to Guangzhou

This Payment Service Guide, covering instructions on payment with overseas and domestic bank cards, cash, mobile payment, and e-CNY, is intended to provide you with a safe, convenient, inclusive and diverse payment experience.

2024-03-13

Guide to Working & Living in China

To facilitate foreign business expatriates working and living in China, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, in collaboration with relevant departments, has compiled A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates (2024 Edition).

2024-03-12

China ups efforts to meet payment needs of foreigners, elderly

China on March 7 released a guideline aimed at continuing to optimize payment services of bank cards, promoting cash use and facilitating mobile payment as part of the efforts to better fulfill the diverse payment preferences of foreigners and senior citizens in the country.

2024-03-08

China announces visa-free policy for 6 European countries: FM

China will adopt a visa-free policy for Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg on a trial basis, starting March 14, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.

2024-03-07

Payment Service Guide for Overseas Visitors to Guangdong

This Payment Service Guide, covering instructions on payment with overseas and domestic bankcards, cash, mobile payment, and e-CNY, is intended to provide you with a safe, convenient inclusive, and diverse payment experience.

2024-03-04

Digital payment upgrade improves foreigners' shopping experience

China has reiterated its commitment to facilitating mobile payment for foreigners, a move that indicates its resolve to enhance high-level openness.

2024-03-01

China-US flights to increase as Guangzhou-Phuket route set to launch

With the demand for international travel rising, a number of international air routes have been opened or resumed.

2024-02-18

Matrimonial property: What you need to know

Matrimonial property is a very important issue within marital relationships, involving a diverse array of legal concepts. Here are some questions and answers regarding matrimonial property.

2024-02-06

China's education exchange initiative creates opportunities for American youth, scholars say

China's initiative to invite 50,000 US students on exchange and study programs in the next five years will create "new and exciting" opportunities for American youth to explore the Asian country, US scholars have said.

2024-02-06

Guangzhou enacts foreign language sign regulations

Guangzhou recently released the Regulations of Guangzhou City on Foreign Language Signs in Public Places, the first of its kind at the local level in China, which has taken effect as of February 1st. Below is the full text of the Regulations.