Zhejiang province has become the first province in China to fully implement spring and autumn holidays for primary and secondary schools, following Shaoxing's implementation on Oct 9.
Policies concerning expats, foreign enterprises in September 2025
China's inbound tourism witnessed significant growth during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, fueled by visa facilitation policies and a rich array of cultural and tourism activities.
China began a test period on Monday for a policy allowing Russian holders of ordinary passports to enter the country without a visa.
China's newly introduced K visa, designed for young professionals specializing in science and technology, has been praised by industry experts.
Lawmakers in China are reviewing a draft revision to the country's Foreign Trade Law.
East China's Zhejiang province will introduce new measures to accelerate the development of its convention and exhibition sector, with a focus on attracting more overseas exhibitors.
The Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that China decided to trial visa-free policy for Russian ordinary passport holders starting from Sept 15, 2025 to Sept 14, 2026.
Zhejiang province is accelerating efforts to introduce departure tax refunds on an "in-store" basis, according to a notice jointly issued by seven provincial departments, including the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism.
China will introduce a new visa category for young science and technology talents. In August, the country promulgated the decision to amend the regulation on the administration of foreigners' entries and exits. The decision will come into effect on Oct 1.
China announced on Thursday that it will introduce a new type of visa — a K visa — for young foreign talent in science and technology.
Since Dec 1, 2020, overseas visitors have been eligible for a departure tax refund when shopping in Zhejiang province.
China has introduced unilateral visa-free entry and mutual visa exemption agreements with 75 countries as part of its efforts to streamline visa rules and promote international exchang.
China and Malaysia will implement a mutual visa-free policy agreement beginning July 17, 2025.
