China’s Immigration Authority Rolls Out Ten New Mobility Measures, Adds Indonesia to 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit
Malaysia Bets on Expanded China Air Links to Drive ‘Visit Malaysia 2026’
China’s visa-free push draws 30 million foreign visits, up 49.5 % in 2025
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Brazil, Saudi Arabia and others join China’s unilateral visa-waiver list
Effective 29 February 2026, China’s 30-day visa-free entry scheme now covers 55 countries after new additions such as Brazil, Argentina and Saudi Arabia. The expanded list aims to boost tourism and facilitate BRICS business travel ahead of a Beijing summit.
Chinese carriers offer free changes as Middle-East conflict disrupts flights
After Gulf states closed airspace on 1 March, Air China, China Eastern and China Southern cancelled multiple Middle-East flights and introduced free refund or rebooking options for tickets issued since 24 February. Companies should expect longer routings, higher freight rates and review duty-of-care plans for staff in the region.
State Council publishes February policy digest for expats and foreign firms
Beijing’s March policy digest for expatriates bundles four developments: nationwide rollout of the e-Arrival Card, strict enforcement of higher salary thresholds for A/B work permits, Shenzhen’s 2026 Greater Bay Area tax-rebate window, and new MIIT contract-registration rules tied to R&D incentives. Mobility teams should update workflows, budgets and traveller briefings accordingly.