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2024-02-04

Tips for foreign travelers during Chinese New Year

Which attractions are worth exploring in China during the festival? What should foreign visitors pay attention to while traveling across the country? Below are some tour recommendations and tips.

2024-02-04

Global tourism boost with Chinese payment platform partnerships

With the Spring Festival in the Year of the Dragon approaching, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and other countries have successively introduced visa-free policies for China, which sets off an upsurge in the global tourism industry to welcome Chinese tourists for the Chinese New Year.

2024-01-26

China, Singapore sign visa waiver agreement

China and Singapore on Thursday signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption in Beijing, which allows the holders of ordinary passports stays of up to 30 days.

2024-01-18

China to grant Switzerland unilateral visa-free treatment

China will apply unilateral visa-free policy to Switzerland, and the Swiss side will provide more visa facilitation for Chinese citizens as well as Chinese enterprises investing in Switzerland, the two countries announced here on Monday.

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.