Other Briefings
China Further Expands the 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy- A Complete Guide
China has expanded the 144-hour visa-free transit to a 10-day stay, adding 21 new ports and increasing the total number of visa-free entry/exit points to 60 across 24 provinces.
China Upgrades 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit to 10-Day Stay, Adds 21 Ports
China expands visa-free transit policy from December 17, 2024, allowing eligible foreign travelers to stay up to 240 hours (10 days). The update also adds 21 ports, bringing the total to 60 across 24 provinces.
Hong Kong Public Holidays 2025
Hong Kong will observe 17 public holidays in 2025, including five long weekends for Lunar New Year, Ching Ming Festival, Easter, the Birthday of the Buddha, and Christmas.
China’s Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC): Key Takeaways and Priorities for 2025
The 2024 China’s Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) outlined China’s economic priorities and strategies for 2025.
China Expands Private Pension Scheme Nationwide Following Two-Year Pilot Program
After a two-year pilot program, China has officially expanded its private pension scheme nationwide. Starting December 15, 2024, workers nationwide can participate in this supplementary pension scheme.
Financial Analysis and Cost Audits: Identifying Cost Inefficiencies
Identifying cost inefficiencies is crucial for cost reduction, with financial analysis and cost audits serving as key tools. Cost audits also play a vital role in ensuring the sustainability of these optimization measures.
Encouraged Catalogue for Western China 2025: Trends and Opportunities
China has unveiled the latest Encouraged Catalogue for Western China 2025, in a bid to lure investment into prioritized areas of its vast western region.
China-Sweden Economic Relations: Trade, Investment, and Opportunities
China and Sweden are each other’s largest trading partners in Asia and Northern Europe, with notable Swedish exports including pharmaceuticals, machinery, and transport equipment.
