China Adds Two Countries to 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy

The National Immigration Administration announced on August 20 that, starting August 20, 2026, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam will be eligible for China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy and 30-day visa-free entry policy for Hainan Province. ...

China Eases Tax Refunds for Overseas Shoppers

Shopping in China is getting easier for overseas visitors, with faster refunds, fewer checks and less paperwork on the way. ...

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Pets Can Now “Ride” High-Speed Trains Alone

Building on the previous successful trial of the pet transport service for high-speed railway, railway authorities have recently introduced the “Beloved Pet Travel” service, effective April 8, 2026. ...

Policy Interpretation

Policy Interpretation of the Online Accommodation Registration Service for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels ...

Announcement of the National Immigration Administration on the Pilot Implementation of Online Accommodation Registration for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels

Pursuant to Article 39 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China, where foreigners stay in hotels in China, the hotels shall register their accommodation in accordance with the regulations on the public security administration of the hotel industry, and submit foreig ...

New Rules: Key Regulations Taking Effect in China on Jan 1, 2026

A series of new national regulations have taken effect across China on January 1, 2026, addressing public concerns and shaping daily life in areas from public security and childcare to electric vehicles and cyberspace. ...

Revised Foreign Trade Law to spur high-level opening-up

Chinese lawmakers adopted a revision to the Foreign Trade Law on Dec 27, and the updated provisions will take effect on March 1. ...

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 ...