Government Work Report pledges wider visa-free access and deeper opening-up
China unveils K-Visa for foreign STEM talent as Entry-Exit rules are amended
CPPCC delegate urges simpler 240-hour transit visa and stronger global marketing
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Spring Airlines Chairman Tells ‘Two Sessions’ China Must Widen & Lengthen Visa-Free Stays
At the CPPCC opening on 4 March 2026, Spring Airlines chairman Wang Yu asked Chinese authorities to add more North-American and European countries to the visa-free list, expand stays beyond 30 days, and publicise policies overseas. His proposals signal growing industry pressure for deeper visa liberalisation to boost tourism and short-term business travel.
Guangzhou and Foshan Launch Unified Fast-Track for Foreign Talent Work Permits
Effective 4 March 2026, Guangzhou and Foshan harmonised their foreign-talent rules: age caps now track statutory retirement ages, fresh foreign master’s graduates can skip the two-year experience requirement, salary benchmarks are unified, and A-Class permits enjoy cross-city recognition. The pilot greatly eases regional staff rotation for employers in the Greater Bay Area.
Visa-Free Arrivals Up 75 % as CPPCC Pledges ‘Door Will Only Open Wider’
CPPCC spokesman Liu Jieyi revealed that visa-free foreign arrivals during the Spring Festival surged 75.6 % and promised further liberalisation. The data give businesses confidence that China’s unilateral waivers and free-trade-port reforms are translating into real passenger flows and consumer spending.
Robot Dog Joins Ningbo-Zhoushan Customs, Cutting Container Checks to 20 Minutes
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port introduced a Unitree quadruped robot on 4 March to automate container-number and seal verification. The AI-driven ‘robot dog’ cuts inspection time to 20 minutes and achieves 99 % accuracy, pointing to a tech-enabled future for Chinese border control and faster cargo clearance.