China has just announced a New Year holiday bonanza. Starting from January 2025, public holidays will be extended by two days as per revised measures on holiday arrangements unveiled by the State Council, or China's Cabinet, on Tuesday.
Policies concerning expats, foreign enterprises in October 2024
Visa policies eased for foreign HK, Macao residents
Zhejiang province has officially passed a new regulation on Friday, extending marriage leave from 3 days to 13 days.
By offering 144-hour visa-free transit, regional visa exemptions and streamlined port visa services, China is embracing the world with unprecedented openness. For more details on China's visa-free policies and other services, please visit the 12367 service platform or the State Council app.
Chinese payment services platform Alipay recently announced that it now provides services in 16 languages, which it expects will help international tourists travel in China more smoothly.
The Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the "Convention") entered into force in China on November 7, 2023.
This shift greatly streamlined Meriot's shopping experience. She didn't have to exchange currency or withdraw cash from banks, saving a lot of time and hassle.
China has implemented a 24-hour visa-free transit policy for citizens of all other countries around the world at all its accessible exit-entry ports.
Traveling to China becomes easier
Zhoushan Customs and Zhoushan Yangzhou Container Terminal Co recently signed a memorandum of cooperation, introducing 11 new measures to expedite customs clearance for authorized economic operators.
China will include Australia in the list of unilateral visa-free countries, Premier Li Qiang said on Monday.
China announced and implemented on Wednesday a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.
A guide to working and living in China as business expatriates
Chinese authorities have specified a slew of measures to further enhance payment convenience in major tourist attractions across the country.
Currently, the company offers two mobile payment alternatives for overseas visitors.
English version of Guide to Payment Services in China
