What is the current policy for entry and exit from Shanghai?

This article will introduce the current exit-entry policy of Shanghai as well as the PCR and quarantine requirements. Requirements for PCR & Quarantine: All persons returning to Shanghai from or via high-risk areas in China should report to their neighborhood and village committees (or hotels) as soon as possible and no later than 12 hours … Read more

Media coverage of personal payment receipt codes is misleading

Chinese media reports that personal money reception codes “will be banned for business operations” is misleading, China’s central bank said, adding a new regulation will close loopholes, protect the security of individual merchants’ funds, and will not affect people’s daily consumption payments. Responding to recent reports that “personal static collection barcode of WeChat and Alipay … Read more

How will Omicron COVID variant impact China?

The new Omicron COVID variant detected in South Africa won’t affect China at present, despite its faster spread rates, Shanghai’s top coronavirus expert said on Sunday. China’s rapid response and dynamic Zero-COVID strategy can cope with all kinds of COVID variants, including the newly popped up Omicron, said Dr Zhang Wenhong, the head of Shanghai’s … Read more

Macao relaxes travel restrictions for mainland visitors

In a timely adjustment that is anticipated to enhance the SAR’s tourist sector, China’s Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) lifted travel restrictions on visitors from numerous places on the mainland, where recent COVID-19 flare-ups have been effectively reined in. According to the Chinese online travel agency platform Qunar, Macao’s hotel occupancy rate increased by nearly … Read more

Latest! 3 more hospitals in Shanghai suspend outpatient & emergency services

On November 26, 3 hospitals in Shanghai issued a suspension notice for outpatient & emergency services: Shanghai Xinhua Hospital Shanghai Nineth People Hospital Shanghai Dermatological Hospital at Wuyi Road As a result the number of suspended hospitals is now up to 9. You can click here to view the current list of affected hospitals (information … Read more

Stop of passenger-to-cargo flights services may further tighten air capacity, push up freight fees

Source: Global Times China’s civil aviation regulator said it will end previous passenger-to-cargo flights, with cabins now restricted to transporting anti-epidemic items. Market insiders predict that the new regulations will further tighten air capacity during the epidemic, pushing up international air cargo fees. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said that from January 1, … Read more

Flight CA722 resumed full operation

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Flight CA722 from Minsk to Hohhot has resumed full operation starting November 23 after purging its suspension. For the up-to-date list of suspended flights, please visit this page.

These New WeChat Functions Can Help Prevent Information Leakage!

WeChat has released three updates since October, each with a variety of new features. Some of these functions have been developed in response to the (People’s Republic of China’s Personal Information Protection Law). We know that a large portion of our readers is interested in this, so in the following paragraphs, we will introduce 5 … Read more

What are the expiring China tax incentives by the end of 2021?

This article will explain a couple of China tax incentives that will expire on December 31, 2021. VAT increases from 1% to 3% for small-scale taxpayers New Policy:VAT for small-scale taxpayers will rise from 1% to 3% beginning January 1, 2022.The levy-free concession continues to be of universal benefit. Previous Policy:Because of the epidemic, VAT … Read more

Covid19: Beijing tightens entry requirements as the Winter Games approach

Beginning November 17, Beijing will require all individuals entering the capital to provide a negative nucleic acid test result obtained within 48 hours and a green health code, in response to recent COVID19 flare-ups that have spread to 21 provincial-level regions, or two-thirds of the country, according to local authorities at a Saturday press conference. … Read more