2024-01-18
Holiday train ticket booking made easier
Passengers have been able to order railway tickets for the Spring Festival travel rush since Friday, and engineers are dedicated to improving the ticket booking system to provide a smooth ticket purchasing experience.
2024-01-12
Optimized visa policy offers more convenience
The National Immigration Administration announced on Thursday five optimized visa measures to facilitate the entry of foreign nationals into China for business, education and tourism purposes, including one that said foreigners who need to visit China urgently can apply for a port visa on arrival.
2024-01-04
China launches updated visa-free travel policy with Malaysia, Thailand
Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens starting March 1, announced Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday.
2024-01-04
Country eases visas for US citizens
China has eased visa applications for people visiting from the United States to boost people-to-people exchanges, according to a statement from the Chinese embassy in Washington.
2023-12-25
HK exhibition shows shared culture
The exhibition features invaluable items and a shrine considered as a national treasure
2023-12-20
Giant made-in-Nansha 'ro-ro' passenger ship sets sail to Italy
The luxury "ro-ro" (roll-on/roll-off) passenger ship, Moby Legacy, with a maximum displacement of over 70,000 tonnes, one of the largest in the world, set sail on Tuesday to Italy from the city of Guangzhou in south China.
2023-12-07
FAQs on respiratory illness prevention in winter
During a news briefing held on Saturday, some medical experts answered frequently asked questions about respiratory illnesses during winter and better explained the importance of getting vaccinated and adhering to a healthy lifestyle.
2023-11-28
China to allow visa-free entry for 6 nations
China decided to offer visa-free entry to travelers holding ordinary passports from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia from Dec 1, 2023, to Nov 30, 2024, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning announced on Friday.
2023-11-28
Malaysia offers 30-day visa-free travel to Chinese citizens from Dec
Malaysia will grant 30-day visa-free travel for Chinese citizens starting Dec. 1 this year, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Sunday.
2023-11-14
China removes online visa appointment requirement starting Nov 20
In order to further improve the efficiency of visa processing and enhance people-to-people exchanges, starting from Nov 20, online appointment for visa application is no longer required.
2023-11-10
China's immigration bureau introduces new foreign permanent resident ID card
On November 7, 2023, the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, also known as the “1961 Apostille Convention”, came into effect in China.
2023-11-10
Guangdong issues 1st certificates under newly effective apostille convention
The first batch of Apostilles in Guangdong was issued by the Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Guangdong Province.
2023-11-01
China to further improve its visa policies
The Foreign Ministry said on Monday that China will continue to improve its visa policies and actively create more favorable conditions to boost cross-border travel.
2023-11-01
Visa-free policy offered for these foreigners to 10 GD cities
Foreign citizens of countries that have diplomatic relations with China and hold ordinary passports can enter 10 cities in Guangdong Province from Hong Kong and Macao without a visa and stay for 144 hours
2023-10-13
Measures enhance convenience for exhibitors at upcoming Canton Fair
The 134th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, is going to be held in Guangzhou, Guangdong province from Oct 15 to Nov 4, 2023, according to a CCTV report.
2023-10-07
An Expat's Guide to Mobile Pay in Guangzhou
As China becomes more connected with the world, an increasing number of foreigners are coming to Guangzhou for various reasons such as family reunions, travel, education, employment, and long-term stays.
2023-08-31
COVID-19 tests no longer required for travelers to China from Aug 30
Foreign Ministry has announced that beginning on Wednesday, it would no longer require travelers entering China to take a PCR test or an antigen test for COVID-19.
2023-07-13
Guangzhou brings job fairs to Macao
The Guangzhou municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau has organized 19 enterprises and institutions to host job fairs in the Macao Special Administrative Region to attract local talents in the first half of the year.
2023-04-28
Guangzhou metro boosts Labor Day holiday travel with restrictions, more trains
As the Labor Day holiday approaches, Guangzhou Metro Group announced the expected peak periods for passenger flow at key stations during the holiday period.
2023-04-24
Guidelines on Masks by the General Public to Prevent COVID-19 Infection (April edition, 2023)
These guidelines have been formulated to guide the public in the scientific wearing of masks and to protect public health.