China has extended key visa facilitation measures through December 31, 2026, making visa applications easier for many short-term travelers. The update centers on an expanded fingerprint exemption for eligible applicants. What’s changing? Based on notices issued by multiple Chinese embassies on December 18, applicants applying for short-term visas with a stay of no more than 180...

The Nigerian business community is demonstrating a strong presence at the ongoing 138th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China, with the National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Engr. Jani Ibrahim, officially arriving in the city. Engr. Ibrahim landed at the Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou and was accorded a warm...

China’s Railways Go Fully Digital: No More Paper Invoices 📅 October 1, 2025 | 📰 Source: Xinhua News Agency From October 1, 2025, paper reimbursement vouchers in China’s railway passenger sector are officially history. All train passengers will now receive electronic invoices (e-invoices), marking a new chapter in China’s digital transformation journey. 🚆 Why This...

Looking for a quick escape this Golden Week? If you want to avoid the big crowds but still enjoy the holiday, here are some of the best day trips you can take from major cities in China. Beijing ➝ Great Wall Hike the Mutianyu or Jinshanling sections of the Great Wall for stunning views and fewer tourists compared to Badaling. Shanghai ➝ Suzhou Known as the “Venice of the...

China can open doors, but it doesn’t promise an easy path. A lot of people arrive with expectations of instant jobs and fast money. The truth is different, and the reality hits quickly if you don’t prepare. Expectation 1: “I’ll get a monthly job quickly.” Most foreigners discover that monthly jobs aren’t as common as they imagined. Only a small number...