China Proposes Stricter Rules on Airline Seat Locking

The China Air Transport Association (CATA) has released a draft group standard titled Rules for Seat Reservation by Public Air Transport Enterprises for public comment, aiming to curb controversial seat locking practices that restrict access to desirable economy seats. ...

China Extends Visa Fees Reduction Until December 31, 2026

Introduced in December 2023 to help lower the cost of travel procedures for international visitors, China’s reduced visa fees, initially planned for one year and already extended once through December 31, 2025, will remain in effect even longer. ...

China's entry facilitation policies for foreign nationals

Here is an infographic concerning China's latest entry facilitation policies for foreign nationals. ...

The new measure for the online submission of the Foreigner Arrival Card by foreigners entering China was implemented starting from November 20, 2025

Effective November 20, 2025, foreign nationals may fill in the relevant entry information online before coming to China through the official website and government service platform of the National Immigration Administration (NIA), the “NIA 12367” app and WeChat/Alipay mini program, or by scanning th ...

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. ...

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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.  ...

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. ...

China to Trial a 30-Day Visa-free Policy for Russian Citizens

The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on September 2 that China will trial a 30-day visa-free travel period for citizens of Russia from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026. ...

Payment of individual income tax

An individual who is domiciled in China, or an individual who is not domiciled in China but has resided in China for an aggregate of 183 days or more within a tax year, shall be regarded as a Chinese tax resident. Income received by a Chinese tax resident from within China or overseas shall be subje ...