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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

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

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

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

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.

2023-02-21

1st batch of talent travel endorsements issued

1st batch of talent travel endorsements issued

Feb 20, was the first day that the Chinese mainland cities within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area implemented the talent endorsement policy for traveling to and from Hong Kong or Macao.

2023-02-20

Guangzhou airport optimizes T1 for convenient travel

Guangzhou airport optimizes T1 for convenient travel

Starting from 2 am on February 15, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has optimised the arrangement of different airlines in T1 to make travel more convenient and efficient for passengers.

2023-02-20

China deepens customs cooperation to facilitate growth of Greater Bay Area

China deepens customs cooperation to facilitate growth of Greater Bay Area

It will be safer and easier for personnel, goods, and articles to travel and circulate in China's Greater Bay Area, as a new arrangement was signed on Tuesday to deepen customs cooperation on risk management.

2023-02-16

Guangzhou sci-tech bureau focuses on attracting foreign talents

Guangzhou sci-tech bureau focuses on attracting foreign talents

Recently, Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau published a notice about identifying high-end and professional foreign talent.

2023-02-13

Guangdong continues to aid in Turkiye relief efforts

Guangdong continues to aid in Turkiye relief efforts

On February 8, the Turkish Embassy in Beijing issued an announcement on earthquake relief and setting up sites in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong SAR that can receive supplies.

2023-02-13

New policy optimizes talent travel to HK, Macao

Starting from Feb. 20, mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will pilot a new policy of issuing endorsements for talents working in the mainland to travel to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Macao SAR.

2023-02-06

Mainland to drop the quota limits on personnel exchanges with Hong Kong and Macao

​The mainland will no longer cap the number of passengers arriving from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions via land ports in Guangdong province, starting from February 6, a circular said.

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