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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.
China Weighs Aid for Airlines as Jet Fuel Prices Surge Through Strait of Hormuz
China weighs bailouts for state airlines as the Middle East crisis and 2026 oil shocks drive jet fuel costs to unsustainable levels for major carriers.
China Targets Offshore Investors as Tax Revenue Grows 11.5% Under CRS Data Exchanges
China leverages CRS data and AI to boost tax revenue by 11.5%, targeting undeclared offshore assets and global…
30 Days Visa-Free Entry Fuels China’s Holiday Travel Surge for Chinese New Year
China extends 30-day visa-free entry for 45 countries through 2026, adding Canada and the UK to boost tourism…
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…
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…