Essential travel guide to Chinese New Year for foreigners

February 2, 2024

China is embracing a tourism boom during the upcoming eight-day Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) holiday, according to data from several domestic online travel platforms.
China, Singapore sign visa waiver agreement

January 26, 2024

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.
Shaoxing police optimizes services for foreign affairs

December 29, 2023

In response to the presence of 198 foreign-related enterprises and over 60 foreign high-level talents in Shaoxing's Yuecheng district, the local public security bureau has undertaken measures to enhance services for the international community.
FAQs about the new Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card

December 8, 2023

FAQs about the new Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card
Shaoxing prohibits keeping of 21 dog breeds

October 30, 2023

Following a tragic incident in Chongzhou, Chengdu, where a two-year-old child was attacked by a Rottweiler, cities in China are fortifying their dog management policies to ensure public safety.
China's extension of tax breaks for expats welcomed

August 29, 2023

China's four-year extension of the individual income tax policies for foreign nationals is "very positive news," said the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China in a statement issued on Monday.
Global card linkage will help users, merchants

August 10, 2023

A recent decision by WeChat Pay and Alipay to fully open up their online payment services to international card organizations such as Mastercard, Visa, JCB and Discover Global Network will offer greater convenience to global users in mobile payments and enable millions of small merchants to tap overseas purchases, industry experts have said.
Zhejiang to ease requirements for non-locals seeking residency

July 25, 2023

Authorities in the wealthy coastal province of Zhejiang released a circular earlier this month to make it easier for non-locals to acquire permanent residency in most parts of the province.