VISAS
Learn more about the different types of Chinese visa for foreign nationals, how to apply, and answers to frequently asked questions.
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.
STATE COUNCIL
Efforts called to maintain growth
Premier Li called for efforts to continue reform and opening-up and keep the economy in an appropriate range.
Premier stresses water conservation
Premier Li called on all regions to prepare for irrigation and water conservation in the winter and coming spring.
Govt policy moves from the past week
A guideline was released to better use foreign investment, and the country will begin its seventh census next year.
VIDEOS
$71.1b worth of prospective deals reached at 2nd CIIE in Shanghai
The second China International Import Expo (CIIE) concluded on Nov 10, with $71.1 billion worth of tentative deals reached, which is 23 percent higher than in the first expo last year.
POLICIES
China to conduct 7th national census
China will conduct the seventh national census in 2020, according to a State Council circular released on Nov 8.
China to improve maritime rescue
The State Council released a notice on Nov 8, urging efforts to improve maritime search and rescue work.
IN FOCUS
Premier Li visits Uzbekistan and Thailand, for SCO and East Asia meetings
STATE COUNCIL
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PREMIER: Li Keqiang
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VICE-PREMIERS:
Han Zheng, Sun Chunlan,
Hu Chunhua, Liu He -
STATE COUNCILORS:
Wei Fenghe, Wang Yong, Wang Yi, Xiao Jie, Zhao Kezhi -
SECRETARY GENERAL: Xiao Jie
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