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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...