What should I do with my residence permit if I renew my passport?

For foreign nationals living in Shanghai, a residence permit is closely tied to their passport, as well as their study, employment, and family status....

How can I complete customs clearance?

I have a shipment of personal effects (used household goods) arriving at Shanghai Port, but I am unable to find a customs broker who handles personal items. Could you please advise on how an individu...

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 vehicl...

Feb 1, 2026: Visas, Jobs... 12 New Incentives for Foreigners

Hainan Province has officially released the Measures of Haikou Jiangdong New Area on Supporting the Concentration of Foreign Talent, introducing 12 targeted policies designed to attract and support fo...

How to set up R&D centers in Shanghai

Shanghai has updated policies that support foreign-funded R&D centers. The goal is to further open up, strengthen the city's position as a global innovation hub, and attract more international R&D res...

How can foreign family members apply for China's Five-Star Card?

Applying for permanent residence in China for foreign family members is a legal guarantee that allows family ties to transcend national borders, and it is also a systematic project that requires caref...

VAT exemption for small-scale taxpayers

China has introduced a value-added tax exemption policy for small-scale taxpayers to ease their tax burden and improve cash flow for small and micro businesses. ...

China to launch online arrival card for intl travelers

To streamline border procedures, China's National Immigration Administration will introduce an online arrival card system for international travelers from Nov 20....

Key words from recommendations for formulating China's 15th Five-Year Plan

The 20th CPC Central Committee convened its fourth plenary session about two weeks ago, adopting recommendations for formulating China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30). Here are some key words from the...

Q&A on Visa-Free Entry into China Under Mutual Visa Exemption Agreements

Question 1: According to China's mutual visa exemption agreements with relevant countries, an eligible foreign citizen may "stay for no more than 30 days, with the cumulative stay period not exceeding...