Shanghai unveils measures to streamline immigration procedures

Shanghai's immigration authorities have unveiled a series of new measures to simplify entry and exit procedures for both locals and international residents. Below are some of the key measures....

Important Updates on E-Bike Regulations — Please Be Aware

The newly amended Regulations of Beijing Municipality on the Administration of Non-Motor Vehicles will take effect on May 1, 2026....

Social Insurance Guide for Foreigners Employed in China

Foreigners who work in China shall access social security in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China and the Interim Measures for Social I...

From Jan 1, 2026, New Identity Rules for Cross-Border Remittance

Recently, the People's Bank of China, the National Financial Regulatory Administration, and the China Securities Regulatory Commission jointly issued the "Measures for the Management of Customer Due D...

Foreigners Now Enjoy the Same Housing Fund Rights as Locals

Foreign employees working in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, are now entitled to the same housing provident fund benefits as local contributors....

Stricter pet ownership rules take effect Jan. 1

Pet-related offenses will face stricter punishment when a new national law takes effect Jan....

How Can Foreigners Apply for Professional Titles in Xi'an?

On November 20, the Xi’an Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau released an official response to clarify how foreign professionals can apply for professional title evaluation in the cit...

China unveils regulation on ecological environment monitoring

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree promulgating a regulation on the monitoring of the ecological environment. The new regulation, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, compri...

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 Mac...

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....