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

3 more Shanghai hospitals suspend outpatient & emergency services

On November 26, 3 hospitals in Shanghai issued a suspension notice for outpatient & emergency services: 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 is in Chinese)

End of passenger-to-cargo flights may increase 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

IKEA China fined 210,000 yuan for selling shoddy bedding

The market regulator in Shanghai penalized IKEA China more than 210,000 yuan ($32,845) for selling defective bedding products, according to China Central Television (CCTV), citing a statement posted on the agency’s website. According to the notification, the Swedish furniture giant was penalized for insufficient colorfastness of bedding products, with all 1,456 products sold out. The defective quilt coverings and pillowslips were imported by IKEA China in January 2020, and they went on sale in March 2020. The corporation removed the products from its shelves in March 2021 and halted the importation of the commodities. IKEA made illegal gains of 6,158.82 yuan through selling substandard products, which were … Read more

Attention! Updates on Shanghai’s New COVID Prevention Policy!

On November 7, the Shanghai Municipal Leading Group office for epidemic prevention and control released information, stating that COVID prevention policy measures have been updated to further improve management of personnel arriving from high-risk areas to Shanghai personnel health management. Report travel outside Shanghai Within 12 hours of arriving in Shanghai, all individuals returning from … Read more

Flight CA934 resumed full operation

Airplane landing

Flight CA934 from Paris to Tianjin has resumed full operation starting November 9 after purging its suspension. For the up-to-date list of suspended flights, please visit this page.