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. ...

China Eases Transit, Expands Smart Borders for Foreigners

The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced a series of new measures, set to take effect from November 5, 2025, designed to facilitate travel for skilled professionals to Hong Kong and Macao and to modernize border clearance procedures at numerous ports across the country. ...

China to extend unilateral visa-free policy for 40 countries

China will extend its unilateral visa-exemption arrangements for more than 40 countries to Dec. 31, 2026, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday. ...

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 ...

From Nov 20, Foreigners Can Submit Entry Card Online to China

Starting from November 20, 2025, foreigners planning to enter China will be able to report their entry information online via various channels.  ...

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 ...

Policies concerning expats, foreign enterprises in September 2025

china's international operatior center for the digital RMB has officially begun operations in shanahai. in an eftort to promote currencv internationalization and the development of financial market services. ...

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. ...

Dos and Don’ts

I. Residence Registration Immediately after Entry into China (I) For foreigners staying in a hotel, residence registration can be handled by the hotel. Foreigners can register residence by presenting a valid passport or other international travel documents to the hotel reception. ...

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