China refines departure tax refund policy to encourage inbound consumption

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- In a fresh move to boost inbound spending, China unveiled a new set of measures on Sunday to further optimize its departure tax refund policy to improve the shopping expe...

How to Get Instant Tax Refunds in China?

China updated its tax refund policy for foreign tourists, shifting from a refund-upon-departure model to a refund-upon-purchase model, the State Taxation Administration (STA) said on April 8....

Study in Shanghai | How to become a volunteer

Engaging in volunteer activities offers an exceptional opportunity to connect with the local community and experience diverse cultures. It also allows you to build relationships with like-minded indiv...

Updates for expats and foreign investors

According to the Government Work Report, China will expand higher-standard opening-up and stabilize foreign trade and investment. China will steadily expand institutional opening-up and take the initi...

How is Social Insurance Handled After Leaving China?

On March 17, the Hainan Social Insurance Service Center published a set of guidelines addressing common questions about foreign nationals participating in China's social insurance system....

Only 1 Day Needed to Register a Company During Visa-Free Stay?

Lee In-ho, an investor from South Korea, recently obtained his company license for the Beijing Maide Hongtu Technology Co., Ltd. at the Fengtai District Government Service Center after finishing ident...

FAQs About Transiting Through Beijing

Planning a short stay in Beijing? Squeezing in a tour layover, rushing to a business meeting, or just passing through, this guide is here to save the day! We've gathered the most common questions rais...

Ten questions and Answers on providing special visas and customs clearance for foreign business people in Beijing

Ten questions and Answers on providing special visas and customs clearance for foreign business people in Beijing...

Shanghai portal galvanizes global business engagement

Shanghai launched the English version on Feb 5 of its 8.0 action plan — designed to optimize the city's business environment — on the International Services Shanghai Portal, which can be found on engl...

Q&A on Visa-free Transit Policy

Q&A on Visa-free Transit Policy The 240-hour visa-free transit policy of China is currently applicable to citizens of 54 countries in the world: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fi...