From Jan 1, 2026, New Identity Rules for Cross-Border Remittance

Recently, the People's Bank of China, the National Financial Regulatory Administration, and the China Securities Regulatory Commission jointly issued the "Measures for the Management of Customer Due Diligence and Customer Identity Information and Transaction Record Retention by Financial Institution ...

Stricter pet ownership rules take effect Jan. 1

Pet-related offenses will face stricter punishment when a new national law takes effect Jan. ...

Tips for Foreigners: Terminating Work Permits in China

Tips for Foreigners Working in China ...

How can foreign family members apply for China's Five-Star Card?

Applying for permanent residence in China for foreign family members is a legal guarantee that allows family ties to transcend national borders, and it is also a systematic project that requires careful planning. ...

VAT exemption for small-scale taxpayers

China has introduced a value-added tax exemption policy for small-scale taxpayers to ease their tax burden and improve cash flow for small and micro businesses.  ...

China to launch online arrival card for intl travelers

To streamline border procedures, China's National Immigration Administration will introduce an online arrival card system for international travelers from Nov 20. ...

10 new measures to support expansion of opening-up

To actively support and facilitate high-level opening-up and high-quality development, the National Immigration Administration (Exit and Entry Administration of P.R. China) has decided to implement 10 immigration and exit-entry management service policy initiatives. It is hereby announced as follows ...

9 Big Changes in China's Public Security Law You Should Know

On June 27, 2025, China’s top legislature passed a major revision to the Public Security Administration Punishment Law, marking the biggest reform in nearly two decades. The new law — expanding from 114 to 144 articles — will take effect on January 1, 2026, introducing sweeping updates to address ne ...

New rules simplify cross-border investment, FX

China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has rolled out new regulations to streamline cross-border investment and foreign exchange management. ...

China to launch new type of visa for foreigners from Oct 1

China will introduce a new visa category for young science and technology talents, following a decision by the State Council. ...