China Expands Cross-Region Departure Tax Refund Program

For international travelers in China, shopping across multiple provinces is about to become more convenient, as an expanded cross-region tax refund recognition program takes effect on July 1, 2026. ...

Details of Mutual Visa Exemption Agreements

As of April 2025, the People's Republic of China has signed mutual visa exemption agreements with the following countries. Chinese citizens holding relevant passports can travel to these countries without applying for visas in advance. ...

Visa-Free Transit Policies

All open exit-entry ports in China implement this policy for nationals of all other countries around the world. Foreigners transiting through China to third countries or regions may stay in China for no more than 24 hours without a visa, provided that they hold valid international travel documents a ...

List of Countries Covered by Unilateral Visa Exemption Policies

List of Countries Covered by Unilateral Visa Exemption Policies ...

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

According 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 forei ...

Online channels for the Accommodation Registration for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels

Online channels for the Accommodation Registration for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels ...

China rolls out action plan to better utilize foreign investment

China rolls out action plan to better utilize foreign investment ...

China unveils measures to facilitate foreign investment

China has released an action plan aimed at stabilizing and improving the utilization of foreign investment. ...

PBOC announces six financial policy measures at Lujiazui Forum

The People's Bank of China announced six policy measures at the opening of the 2026 Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai on June 17. ...

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Announcement on the Implementation of Electronic Border Management Area Permit

In accordance with the Regulations of the State Council on Online Government Services and the Administrative Measures of the People’s Republic of China on Border Management Area Permits, and in order to further facilitate the application for Border Management Area Permits, the National Immigration A ...