China Debuts Online Arrival Card, Streamlining Border Formalities for Foreign Travelers
Hainan Airlines Launches Brussels–Chongqing Service, Opening Western China to European Business Hubs
China–Vietnam Leisure Corridor Re-opens as Hainan Airlines Resumes Haikou–Cam Ranh Flights
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China launches nationwide online arrival-card system for foreign travelers
From 20 November 2025, foreign travelers can complete China’s arrival card entirely online via the National Immigration Administration’s website, mobile app or WeChat/Alipay mini-programs. The move eliminates paper forms, speeds up border clearance and gives authorities advance passenger information—good news for corporate mobility managers moving staff into China.
Shenzhen police name eight foreigners for failing to update residence-permit changes
Shenzhen’s Exit-Entry Administration has publicly listed eight foreigners whose residence permits no longer match their employment status, giving them ten days to rectify the situation or face cancellation. The notice highlights China’s stricter enforcement of post-employment visa compliance and serves as a warning to multinationals to tighten off-boarding procedures.
Hong Kong aligns with Beijing on Japan dispute, keeps flexible rebooking for Japan-bound travelers
Hong Kong’s leader has publicly backed Beijing’s line in the China-Japan diplomatic row and reminded residents to stay alert when visiting Japan. Airlines based in the SAR continue to offer free itinerary changes, underscoring the dispute’s immediate impact on one of Hong Kong’s busiest business-travel corridors.
Visa-free regime expected to push Russia-China tourist traffic to 3.5 million trips
At a forum in Xi’an, Russian officials predicted that China’s new visa-free policy for Russians will help push two-way tourist trips to 3.5 million in 2025—a 30 % jump. Reciprocal visa-free entry for Chinese visitors is in the works, creating more capacity and lower costs on China–Russia business routes.