Your Guide to China by Ikky
Omicron is like a combination of the Beta and Delta variants but existing vaccines are still efficient against it despite declining efficacy, Gao Fu, Director of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, told media on Wednesday. Omicron has the strong immune escape ability of the Beta variant and the strong transmissibility of the … Read more
The main US business group in China said on Wednesday that a US-China travel fast-track program has been approved by relevant Chinese authorities and it was working to implement the program early next year, a move that is in line with consensus reached during a leaders’ summit last month. “We are currently working with various … Read more
Flight WY851 from Muscat to Guangzhou has resumed full operation starting December 7 after purging its suspension. For the up-to-date list of suspended flights, please visit this page.
After the first part regarding an FAQ on travel requirements to China, here comes a second part regarding another popular topic: China work visa. 1) How long in advance can I start the work permit and residence permit renewal? You can start the process 3 months before the expiry date but at the very least … Read more
The “Hong Kong Health Code” system, the premise of the reopening between the mainland and Hong Kong, will be launched at 9 am on December 10. Applicants must register with personal information (name, identification number and date of issue, contact number, residential address, etc.) and download a proof of residency in Hong Kong. Applicants currently … Read more
Hong Kong has banned entry by non-residents from four African countries and plans to expand that to travelers who have been to Australia, Canada, Israel, and six European countries in the past 21 days due to fears over Omicron. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday (Nov 29) that the Omicron coronavirus variant carried … Read more
Flight TR180 from Singapore to Nanjing has resumed full operation starting November 30 after purging its suspension. For the up-to-date list of suspended flights, please visit this page.
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
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
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