CHINA
Chinese visa categories, work permit regulations, residence permit procedures, and entry requirements for foreign nationals. Covers student visas, business visas, and the latest policy changes from the MPS.
Russia Issues 36,413 Visas to North Korean Citizens in 2025, Nearly All for Education
Russia granted 36,413 visas to North Koreans in 2025, with 98% for education, sparking concerns over potential labor migration and U.N. sanctions evasion.
Chinese Students and Scholars in U.S. Gain Tax Exemptions Under Article 20 in 2026
A guide for Chinese students and scholars in the U.S. on claiming tax treaty benefits under Articles 19…
South Korea Eases 5-Year C-3 and 10-Year Visas for Chinese Travelers
South Korea eases visa rules for Chinese visitors in 2026, offering 5 and 10-year multiple-entry visas to boost…
China Eyes Visa-Free Regime Extension for Russians as One-Year Trial Nears End
China's visa-free trial for Russian citizens remains active through September 14, 2026, allowing 30-day stays for tourism, business,…
South Africa Extends Visa-Overstay Amnesty to June 2027 Under Immigration Directive No. 7
South Africa extends visa-overstay amnesty to June 30, 2027, protecting applicants with pending cases from 'undesirable' status while…
IRS Rules Still Put Repairs in Current Deduction, Improvements Under Depreciation
Learn how to distinguish repairs from improvements for 2026 tax filings. Understand IRS safe harbors and capitalization rules…
Ministry of Justice Revokes Visas for 100+ Chinese Students at Honam University
South Korea revokes visas for 100+ Chinese students at Honam University after finding they used falsified U.S. degrees…
Taiwan Forces South Korea Change in Immigration System After Seoul Labels It China
Taiwan changes residency labels for South Koreans and warns of further immigration system updates unless Seoul corrects "China…
National Tax Service Deploys AI to Hunt Crypto Tax Evasion Using Virtual Asset Analysis
South Korea's National Tax Service is launching an AI-powered system in 2025 to track crypto transactions and detect…
South Korea Probes National Tax Service Seed Phrase Leak in $4.8M Ledger Wallet Heist
South Korea's tax agency accidentally leaked a crypto seed phrase in photos, leading to a $4.8 million theft.…