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VISAS

Learn more about the different types of Chinese visa for foreign nationals, how to apply, and answers to frequently asked questions.

WORK IN CHINA

New measures concern eligibility requirements for permanent residency for foreigners working in some organizations.

JOBS

Foreigners who accept a job in China should apply for a Foreign Employment Permit. Senior-level employees should also apply for a Foreign Expert Certificate.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

This section features information which will help visitors plan their trip to China.

NEWS

Premier meets with Thai deputy PM

Premier Li Keqiang met with Prawit Wongsuwan, first deputy prime minister and defense minister of Thailand.

Transport forum sees route to success

Premier sent a congratulatory letter to presidents of Chinese and Russian universities majoring in the sciences of transportation.

Premier to attend summer Davos

Premier will address opening ceremony of key economic forum in northeast China’s Dalian city from Sept 9 to 10.

VIDEOS

Beijing parade sends message of stronger China to safeguard peace

In a country where many of the wounds of war have not healed, China’s parade to celebrate V-Day comes as a boost to national pride. And a rising nation is for its own peace and that of others.

POLICIES

Broadband move will speed up access

State Council plans to deliver quicker telecoms, radio and television, and Internet services over single connection.

China seeks to boost chronicling process

The State Council issued a statement on Sept 3 to improve the compiling of chronicles for areas across the country.

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