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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.

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.