Articles for Foreigners China

Why China banned international adoptions
1 month, 1 week ago

Why China banned international adoptions

Live Mint  

The announcement came at a routine press briefing on September 5th. Mao Ning, a foreign-ministry spokesperson, said China was grateful for the “desire and love" of the foreign families who wanted to adopt Chinese children. Exceptions would be made for foreigners adopting stepchildren and children of blood relatives in China. More than 160,000 Chinese children have been placed in homes …

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Nearly 2 million foreigners make visa-free visit to China from July to August
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nearly 2 million foreigners make visa-free visit to China from July to August

China Daily  

Foreign visitors pose for a photo at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on June 1. About 1.96 million foreign nationals entered China via visa-free polices from July to August, a 117 percent year-on-year increase, the National Immigration Administration announced on Tuesday. A total of 110 million visits by domestic and foreign tourists have been recorded from July to August, marking a …

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Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost
4 months ago

Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost

China Daily  

Visitors, including many from overseas, view the sights at the Palace Museum in Beijing in July. Liu Haitao, deputy director of the NIA, said that China's visa-free transit policy, which has been in place since January 2013, is continuously optimized in terms of applicable countries, ports of entry, duration of stay and available areas. Liu said that the NIA has …

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Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost
4 months ago

Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost

China Daily  

China Daily| Updated :2024-08-20 Visitors, including many from overseas, view the sights at the Palace Museum in Beijing in July. Liu Haitao, deputy director of the NIA, said that China's visa-free transit policy, which has been in place since January 2013, is continuously optimized in terms of applicable countries, ports of entry, duration of stay and available areas. Liu said …

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Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost
4 months ago

Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost

China Daily  

Visitors, including many from overseas, view the sights at the Palace Museum in Beijing in July. Liu Haitao, deputy director of the NIA, said that China's visa-free transit policy, which has been in place since January 2013, is continuously optimized in terms of applicable countries, ports of entry, duration of stay and available areas. Liu said that the NIA has …

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Travel trend reshaping global perspectives
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Travel trend reshaping global perspectives

China Daily  

From the bustling capital city of Beijing to the mountainous city of Zhangjiajie, China is abuzz with an influx of foreign tourists. As many of them share their experiences online, "China Travel" has become a buzzword on overseas social media. "Most of my knowledge of China is limited to what I've heard in the news cycles over the last few …

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New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea
6 months, 1 week ago

New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea

New Indian Express  

SHANGAI: New Chinese coast guard rules took effect Saturday, under which it can detain foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea, where neighbours and the G7 have accused Beijing of intimidation and coercion. Beijing claims almost the entirety of the South China Sea, brushing aside competing claims from several Southeast Asian nations including the Philippines and an international …

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Number of foreign visits increases over threefold
8 months ago

Number of foreign visits increases over threefold

China Daily  

Inbound passengers go through entry procedures at Haikou Meilan International Airport in Hainan province on March 1. The number of foreign nationals visiting China in the first quarter increased more than threefold year-on-year, the National Immigration Administration said on Thursday. Among them, foreign nationals made 13.07 million entries and exits, showing an increase of 305.2 percent year-on-year, said Lin Yongsheng, …

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China updates train ticket purchasing for foreigners
1 year ago

China updates train ticket purchasing for foreigners

China Daily  

China has recently optimized its train ticket purchasing and checking services for international travelers, the China State Railway Group Co said on Tuesday. According to a release posted at the company's official WeChat account on Tuesday evening, holders of the current version of foreign permanent resident ID cards can register at 12306, the State-run train ticket booking platform, and purchase …

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Visa issuance, renewals made easier
1 year, 4 months ago

Visa issuance, renewals made easier

China Daily  

China will facilitate the issuance of port visas and multiple renewals for foreign businessmen, according to the Ministry of Public Security and National Immigration Administration. Foreigners coming to China for business negotiations, trade exchanges, installation and maintenance, participation in exhibitions, investment and entrepreneurship, who have no time to apply for visas to China outside the country, can apply for port …

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Foreigners encouraged to invest in more industries
3 years, 11 months ago

Foreigners encouraged to invest in more industries

China Daily  

"China's signing of the RCEP and the targeting of CPTPP offer great opportunities for Shanghai to further open up the service sector," Hua said at a news briefing. He said the city will conduct trials using the large number of pilot zones, such as the China Pilot Free Trade Zone and Lingang Special Area, the Shanghai Hongqiao Central Business District …

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