How to Get an Endorsement of Off-Campus Internship in BJ?

An endorsement of off-campus internship, which is added to a student-type residence permit, is required for every foreign student to start an internship in Beijing. This video will provide you with ke...

From Jun 9: 4 countries to get 30 days visa-free entry to China

China will trial a policy granting ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain visa-free entry into China up to 30 days from June 9, 2025, to June 8, 2026, Chinese foreign mi...

Frequently Asked questions about unilateral Visa-free policies

Q: Who does the visa waiver apply to? A: Nationals of 43 countries including Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Holland, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New...

Tax Q&A for Residents and Foreigners

Can resident individuals get overseas income from regions or countries offset from their domestic individual income tax? The amount of income tax paid outside China in accordance with the...

New Batch of 3rd-Gen Social Security Cards Issued

Beijing initiated the third concerted replacement of the third-generation social security cards on May 6. This phase specifically targets insured entities in four districts: Dongcheng, Chaoyang, Mento...

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....