The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has released a new regulation on managing and reporting cybersecurity incidents. The rules, which will come into effect on November 1, 2025, aim to strengthen China’s defenses against the growing threat of cyberattacks. What the Regulation Covers The new rules define the scope of incidents that must be reported, who is responsible for...

Qingming Festival 2025: 3-Day Holiday with No Makeup Work Days 📅 March 13, 2025 | 📰 Source: GuideinChnExpat Good news for everyone planning ahead! According to the official 2025 holiday schedule, Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) will be observed from April 4 to April 6, 2025. That’s a full three-day holiday — and the best part? There will be no makeup working days....

Golden Week is here! From October 1–7, the whole country celebrates with parades, fireworks, food, and travel. If you’re wondering where to go during this holiday, here are some of the best spots for celebration across major cities in China. Beijing 🇨🇳 The capital city comes alive during National Day. Head to Tiananmen Square to witness the grand parade and fireworks....

If you’re in Guangzhou for sourcing or scouting suppliers, here’s what changed this session and why buyers should care. The 138th Canton Fair opened on October 15, 2025 in Guangzhou. This edition is being called the strictest so far. Many small and medium exhibitors were surprised by the new rules, but for buyers, the updates bring clear benefits. What’s new Stricter...

Aside from essential apps like WeChat, Alipay, Didi, Maps, etc., one of the other apps that I use most often here is Dianping, especially for looking up restaurants and bars. It's a great way to find new places, check opening times and addresses, book tables and get some banging discounts.  Almost every restaurant or bar is guaranteed to have at least one kind of deal or discount....