China's public holidays for 2025

November 13, 2024

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.
Alipay sees surge in overseas visitors

October 8, 2024

The spending made by overseas visitors via Alipay, a popular mobile payment tool launched by Chinese fintech company Ant Group, surged about 120 percent year-on-year during the first four days of the weeklong National Day holiday, according to data released by Alipay.
Zhejiang extends marriage leave to 13 days

September 29, 2024

Zhejiang province has officially passed a new regulation on Friday, extending marriage leave from 3 days to 13 days.
Tips for company name registration for foreign-invested enterprises

September 20, 2024

Company name registration is one of the key steps in setting up a business in China.
How to travel by bus in China

August 22, 2024

How to travel by bus in China
Foreign travelers to enjoy more friendly accommodation environment in China

August 6, 2024

China will continue rolling out measures to further facilitate accommodations for foreigners traveling in China, according to a circular released by the Ministry of Commerce and six other government departments.
China's seamless mobile payment enhances travel experience for foreign visitors

July 23, 2024

When Jennifer Meriot, a graphic designer from France, returned to Dalian in Northeast China's Liaoning province after five years, she was pleasantly surprised by how seamless mobile payments had become for international travelers.
Foreigners embrace enhanced payment services in China

July 4, 2024

China's visa-free policy and other measures have substantially boosted international exchanges. As flights to China return to pre-pandemic levels, the country has welcomed 12.09 million foreign visitors from January to May-end 2024, with 7.01 million utilizing the visa-free policy, according to the National Immigration Administration.